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Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian Billionaires Say Undeclared War Against Ukraine is Badly Damaging Russia's Economy

Say Russia is becoming insolated internationally.

Wreckage of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

UN to Pass Resolution Condemning Downing of Malaysian Passenger Plane in Ukraine

The United Nations put their opinion on the Malaysian passenger plane crash in Ukraine in a resolution they are scheduled to vote for on Monday, the Associated Press reports.

Nuke talks

Iran Complies with Interim Deal to Eliminate Uranium Stockpiles

Iran has lived up to its promise of eliminating its stockpile of enriched uranium gas as agreed by an interim deal with world powers negotiating with its nuclear program, United Nations nuclear watchdog said.

Nuke talks

World Powers, Iran Extend Deadline As Nuclear Talks Failed

World powers negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program have conceded it will not come up with an agreement until Sunday, extending its July 20 deadline for another four months to settle the decade-long nuclear dispute.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

UN, World Leaders Call for Swift Probe on Downed MH17 Plane

World powerful leaders and the United Nations (UN) have called for immediate investigation into the downing of a Malaysian airlines on Thursday that killed all of its 298 passengers and crews onboard over eastern Ukraine.

Crash Site

Who Shot Malaysian Airliner MH17 Down? Rebels, Army Deny Involvement

Ukrainian army and Pro-Russian separatists fighting in Ukraine have both denied responsibility over the shooting of a Malaysian airlines with 295 people onboard all believed to have been killed on Thursday incident.

Help Save Ukraine: Protesters plea against Russian Control

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

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.

Moscow Subway Accident

Moscow Subway Accident Kills 12, Injures 150

A subway car derailment on the Moscow Metro killed 12 people and injured 150 others amid Tuesday's morning rush hour.

China Vows To Push For Developing Countries’ Rights

China Vows To Push For Developing Countries’ Rights In BRICS Summit

China's President Xi Jinping announced on Monday his country's commitment to push for better representation for developing nations, in light of its status as one of the world's leading economies.

Soyuz

"Meteor" Seen in Australia was Space Junk

It was debris from a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Edward Snowden Looks to Extend Asylum in Russia

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has submitted official documents looking to extend his asylum in Russia for another year.

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko (C) greets servicemen

Ukraine Regains Control of Border with Russia

Ukraine's defence minister has said its forces have restored control of the border with Russia and can now prevent military equipment being brought across the frontier, as a second successive day of fighting continued in the east

Two Russian Journalists Killed in Ukraine Crossfire

Two Russian journalists were killed on Tuesday from mortar fire in Ukraine.

Pro-Russian Rebels Shoot Down Ukraine Army Transport Plane, 49 Killed

A Ukrainian military transport plane was shot down by pro-Russian separatists early Saturday morning, killing all 49 people on board.

Soviet Trading Bloc

Russia Leads New Trade Bloc With Former Soviet States

Belarus and Kazakhstan joined Russia and signed a treaty on Thursday creating the Eurasian Economic Union to reintegrate the economies of the former Soviet Union and counterbalance the European Union.

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