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US-Russia Trade Improves Despite Sanctions

Trade between the United States and Russia spiked by 7 percent despite the economic sanctions levied by the U.S. on the country, President Vladimir Putin said.

Dec 27, 2014

Ukrainian prisoners of war get ready to be transported for an exchange for members of pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk December 26, 2014.

Kiev-Rebels Mass Prisoner Swap: Ukrainian Authorities Exchange 222 Pro-Russians for 150 Prisoner Troops

Ukrainian authorities have exchanged 222 pro-Russian Rebels with 150 Kiev troop members in a mass prisoner swap.

Dec 27, 2014

Russia: Putin Cancels Official Holidays as Moscow Faces Worst Economic Crisis Since 1998

In a bid to save his reputation and the Russia Economy, President Putin is struggling to control rising vodka prices as he cancelled official holidays.

Dec 26, 2014

Russia Could Get 'Junk' Status in 2015, Says Former Minister; China Willing To Aid Falling Ruble

The Russian government's slow stance on the growing economic instability could earn it the "junk" status in 2015, former finance minister Alexei Kudrin said on Monday.

Dec 23, 2014

Yemen: Five Bombs Blow Up in Capital Stronghold of Houthis, One Killed

The blasts occurred in an area where supporters of the HOuthis faction live.

Dec 23, 2014

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a session of the State Council Presidium in Voronezh, August 5, 2014. Putin has ordered his government to prepare retaliatory measures against the latest round of Western sanctions, Russian news agencies reported o

Russia Plans War on Israel: Moscow to Push Hezbollah, Assad Regime into Direct Confrontation

Russia is trying to convince Hezbollah and the Syrian Assad regime into a direct war with Israel.

Dec 22, 2014

A tough Christmas in Russia as currency slumps

The ruble has over 50 percent of its value since the beginning of the year because of EU and US sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, combined with falling oil prices.

Dec 20, 2014

EU leader wants 'tough, responsible' Russia strategy

As they arrived for an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday, European leaders took a tough line on the troubles faced by the Russian economy, saying EU sanctions on Moscow were justified given its role in the Ukraine conflict.

Dec 19, 2014

Merkel says Russia sanctions remain 'unavoidable'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed Thursday that Europe's goal remains a free and whole Ukraine and that Western sanctions against Russia remain unavoidable until that goal is reached.

Dec 18, 2014

Russia will Emerge from Rouble Collapse in Two Years: Putin

The rouble is down 46% against the dollar this year.

Dec 18, 2014

Russian Ruble Falls to 16-year Low despite Interest Rate Hike; Putin's Power at Stake?

The Russian ruble fell to a new 16-year low on Wednesday despite the government's frantic efforts to prevent a slide reflecting a possible weakness in Putin's power grip over the region.

Dec 17, 2014

Standard Chartered Sheds Consumer Business Units in Hong Kong and Shenzhen

Standard Chartered, the British multinational banking giant, sold its consumer finance units in Hong Kong and Shenzhen to a consortium of investors for a deal worth $600 to $700 million as a part of their new restructuring deal.

Dec 16, 2014

Rupee Falls to 13-months Low, CAD Widens on Gold Import

The Indian Rupee lost about 1% against the dollar, reflecting the global trend.

Dec 16, 2014

Sydney Hostage Crisis : 17-hr Lindt Cafe Siege Ends; 3 Dead, Including Gunman; Indian Hostages Safe

The gunman has been identified by the police as Man Monis who had once written hate letters to the families of Australian soldiers who had died in Afghanistan.

Dec 15, 2014

US Plans Nuclear Missile Station in Europe in Response to Russia's Aggressive Stance

United States is mulling the option of creating a European station for nuclear missiles as Moscow decided to move tactical nuclear weapons to Crimea.

Dec 13, 2014

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