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Aristocholia clematitis

Acid in Chinese Herbal Medicines Causes Kidney Cancer

The illness is thought by a number of researchers to be caused by the consumption of flour made from the wheat contaminated with the seed of Aristolochia Clematitis.

FireEye

Russian Government Behind Hackers Spying on the West

It's not the first time Russia has been accused of using malware to spy on businesses or foreign governments.

Ukraine elections

Ukraine Elections: Violence Worsens East-West Divide

Hours before the parliamentary elections on Sunday, Ukraine's civil unrest continues to divide "new Russia" separatists and united Ukraine believers. Marina Demko, who is seeking a parliament position, admits that campaigning has been harder since rebels occupied a larger part of Donetsk, forcing residents to leave their homes.

Scientists 'Decode' 9,500-Year-Old Monument

The mysterious Shigir Idol is the world oldest wooden statue.

Russia

Estonia Says Russia Committed Airspace Violation, Moscow Denies Reports

Estonia said a Russian military aircraft has illegally entered into its airspace but Moscow denies such allegations saying their plane flew within neutral territory of the Baltic Sea.

Christophe de Margerie's

Total CEO Dies in Moscow Plane Crash

Total's CEO Cristophe de Margeria, died Tuesday when his private plane collided with a snowplow driven at Moscow International Airport's runway.

Vladimir Putin

Putin Made Scandalous Remarks On Splitting Ukraine Between Poland and Russia -Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly made scandalous remarks about dividing Ukraine between Russia and Poland, an interview with a former Polish foreign minister revealed Sunday.

Russia and Ukraine

Milan Summit: Time For Putin And Poreshenko To Talk Cease-fire And Gas Supplies

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko will talk Friday at the Milan Summit and according to critics, they might discuss cease-fire agreements and the Ukraine's natural gas supplies.

Russian economy

China Takes Advantage Of Russia's Limited Economic Options

As Russia continues to struggle with limiting favors from United States and Europe, China immediately comes to rescue with billions worth of investments to boost energy and transportation among other sectors. But critics said that the Chinese empire is taking advantage of weakening Russian economy to advance its political power in the international arena.

Internet security

Russian Hackers Exploit Windows Flaw to Hit NATO, Ukraine

Security company iSight announced in a blog post Tuesday that Russian hackers have exploited the CVE-2014-4114 vulnerability in the Windows operating system, allowing cyber criminals to target computers used by the European Union, NATO, Ukraine and the energy and telecommunication sectors.

Chinese PM talks with Russia's Leader

Chinese Prime Minister Heads To Russia, Talks With Putin Center On Economy

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang arrived in Moscow on Sunday to discuss Kremlin's present economic woes with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Siberian Tiger

Siberian Tiger Released In Russia Escapes To China

A Siberian tiger recently released in Russia's forest has found its way across the border to China.

Vladimir Putin

Putin Cancels Annual Budget Address As Russia's Economic Troubles Draw Near

Documents published on Monday show that Russia has removed the annual budget address of President Vladimir Putin and that the speech will be combined with the state-of-the-union address usually given every December.

Yuri Lyubimov

Russian Theater Director Yuri Lyubimov Dies At 97

Russian top theater director Yuri Lyubimov died at age 97 at the Botkinskaya Hospital in Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis

10 People Killed in Donetsk Shelling, Cease-fire Remains Fragile

At least 10 people were killed when shells hit a mini-van and a school playground in Donetsk on Wednesday, which shows how fragile the existing cease-fire between the Ukraine government forces and the separatists.

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