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U.S. State Secretary John Kerry, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

John Kerry Urges India To Sign WTO Deal

Jul 31, 2014 03:07 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday in hopes of convincing New Delhi to reconsider its position in blocking a WTO deal, hours before the Trade Facilitation Deal was to be signed.

U.S. Lobbies For Asian Support On Sanctions Against Russia

Christl Leong |

Jul 31, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

The United States is seeking Asian support for the new Western sanctions it levied on Russia last Tuesday in an effort to increase international pressure against the latter's stance in the Ukraine crisis, according to a State Department official on Wednesday.

Ex-Formula 1 Boss Sues Google for Not Removing News of the World Images

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 30, 2014 07:52 AM EDT

Max Mosley, former Formula 1 executive, files a lawsuit on London against Google for continuing to publish photos of him at a sex party.

U.S., EU Announce Heavier Sanctions On Russia

Andy Vitalicio |

Jul 29, 2014 07:44 PM EDT

President Obama and the European Union have imposed new sanctions against Russia, hoping to force President Vladimir Putin to end his support of armed rebels in Ukraine and to seek peace.

Germany Voices Support For Tougher Sanctions On Russia

Christl Leong |

Jul 28, 2014 12:23 PM EDT

Germany has voiced its support for tougher sanctions on Russia's economy during a European Union (EU) meeting in Brussels on Monday.

EU and Australia-Led Group Urge India To Reconsider WTO Trade Deal

Christl Leong |

Jul 27, 2014 03:58 AM EDT

Following India's refusal on Thursday to sign a World Trade Organization (WTO) trade deal unless its concerns on food security were addressed, the European Union (EU) and a 25-country Australian-led group urged New Delhi to rethink its decision.

European Union Readies Economic Sanctions vs. Russia

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 26, 2014 12:51 AM EDT

The European Union is set to finish the list of economic sanctions it will impose to Russia, including the restrictions on EU capital markets, embargo on trade and exports of military goods due to Moscow's role in Ukraine civil war.

EU Adds To Ukraine Sanctions List

Christl Leong |

Jul 25, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

The European Union is expected to levy sanctions to an additional 15 Russian and Ukrainian individuals and 18 firms on Friday for their role in the Ukraine crisis.

India Blocks WTO Deal, Potentially Damaging To Further Global Trade

Christl Leong |

Jul 25, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

India has blocked a World Trade Organization global customs deal on Thursday, a potentially damaging move that could result in losses both politically and economically, according to WTO members.

Help Save Ukraine: Protesters plea against Russian Control

The U.S. and European Union Order Tougher Sanctions Against Russia

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 17, 2014 01:47 AM EDT

In response to its continuous intrusion in Ukraine, the United States and its European allies decided to escalate sanctions on Russia with main focus on Russian energy, defense and two of the country's biggest banks.