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President faces test as Iran's economy stalls

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani was elected on hopes that he could revive the country's sanctions-neutered economy, but the public's goodwill towards him is showing its first signs of fading. Duration: 00:44

Apr 27, 2014

Germany calls for urgent measures to solve Ukraine crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday that EU foreign ministers will meet soon to consider imposing new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Duration: 00:46

Apr 26, 2014

Obama, Kerry warn Russia over Ukraine as sanctions bit

President Barack Obama warns Russia that the US is keeping "arrows" in its "quiver" as tension increases in Ukraine, while Secretary of State John Kerry warns that Russia is making an "expensive mistake". Duration: 01:05

Apr 25, 2014

Will North Korea Test Nuclear Bomb during Obama's Stay in Seoul?

President Barack Obama arrived in South Korea on Friday amid growing fear that North Korea might conduct its fourth nuclear test.

Apr 25, 2014

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SHOCKER: Russian Politician Orders Aides to 'Violently Rape' Pregnant Journalist in Front of Camera [VIDEO]

Vladimir Zhironovsky, a senior Russian politician, has been filmed ordering two of his male aides to "violently rape" a pregnant journalist, during a press conference in the state Duma.

Apr 22, 2014

EU to expand Ukraine sanctions list, says Ashton

European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday to expand the list of those subject to sanctions for their role in the Ukraine crisis, EU foreign affairs head Catherine Ashton said. Duration: 00:31

Apr 15, 2014

Harper, Merkel condemn Russia, ready for more sanctions

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that she hoped the threat of further sanctions would be enough to keep Russia in check in the Ukraine crisis but that Europe was prepared to act if necessary. Duration: 00:55

Mar 27, 2014

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'Don't Give it to a Russian': Ukrainian Women Start Hilarious Campaign to Deny Sex to Russian Men after Sanctions Threat Fails [PHOTOS]

Ukrainian women have started a campaign, to deny sex to Russian men, which involves the slogan: "Don't give it to a Russian".

Mar 25, 2014

EU seals closer ties with Ukraine, sanctions Russia

The EU welcomed Ukraine into the Western fold Friday, signing the political provisions of a landmark accord as a defiant Russia formally completed its takeover of Crimea. Duration: 00:52

Mar 22, 2014

Putin signs Crimea annexation law amid new EU sanctions

Moscow, Mar 22 (ANI): Despite the EU and the US issuing latest sanctions on Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws formalizing Russia's annexation of Crimea. The move comes amid the west warning Russia that Crimea's annexation violated international law and would not be recognized by the world. The European Union's latest measures target 12 people involved in Russia's annexation of the peninsula. As Russia chose to overlook objections, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe reportedly consented to sending an international monitoring team to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian stock market tumbled low after US president Barack Obama threatened to target major economic sectors of the country, if it tried to move beyond the Black Sea peninsula.

Mar 22, 2014

EU leaders to discuss further Russian sanctions at summit

Europe's dependency on Russian gas will be at the heart of summit talks starting Thursday as EU leaders weigh up action to match their outrage over Moscow's annexation of Crimea. Duration: 01:16

Mar 21, 2014

Obama: Sanctions on more Russian govt. officials, bank

President Barack Obama announces new sanctions on more Russian officials, other individuals and a bank, and threatens to directly target the Russian economy over Moscow's absorption of Crimea. Duraion: 00:39

Mar 20, 2014

Vladimir Putin calls PM Manmohan Singh to discuss situation in Ukraine

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine and recent referendum in Crimea, said foreign ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin. Defying Ukrainian protests and Western sanctions, Putin signed a treaty on Tuesday making Crimea part of Russia again but said he did not plan to seize any other regions of Ukraine. Singh, meanwhile, expressed his hopes that all sides would exercise restraint and work together constructively to find political and diplomatic solutions that protect the legitimate interest of all the countries and ensured long term peace and stability in Europe and beyond.

Mar 19, 2014

EU readies Russia sanctions after Crimea vote

EU foreign ministers adopted sanctions to Russia on Monday by making it pay a price for backing a Crimea vote for independence from Ukraine. Duration: 00:52

Mar 17, 2014

Myanmar band rocks Austin SXSW festival

Their first album was almost scuppered by US sanctions, but Myanmar indie rockers Side Effect have played the gig of their dreams in America, becoming the first band from their nation to play South by South West music festival. Duration: 02:18

Mar 16, 2014

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