Ukraine bans dozens of 'fascist' Russian books
Kiev's public relations war with Moscow scaled new heights as Ukraine released a list of prominent Russian reporters and authors whose books will be banned from sale.
Ukraine bans Putin buddy Depardieu for five years
Ukraine said it had blacklisted French film star and newly minted Russian national Gerard Depardieu in apparent retribution for reportedly refusing to recognise the independence of the former Soviet state.
Disney bans selfie sticks over safety fears
Disney became the latest major tourism operator to ban selfie sticks as part of a growing backlash against the extendable devices.
European parliament hits back at Russia blacklist
European parliament head Martin Schulz said the Russian ambassador to the EU was barred access to the institution in retribution for a travel ban imposed by Moscow.
Russian FM dimisses 'absurdity' of EU anger over entry bans
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed the "absurdity" of EU complaints over a travel ban imposed by Moscow on 89 Europeans over the Ukraine crisis.
Ukraine president enacts controversial laws banning Soviet symbols
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Friday enacted laws banning Soviet symbols and communist-era propaganda, his office said.
Ban of Russian fuel will not cause deficit in Kazakhstan: KazMunaiGas
Kazakhstan has introduced a 45-day ban on import of fuel from Russia. Some are worried that this will be the beginning of a new fuel deficit in the Central Asian economy. KazMunaiGas has a different view.
EU announces aid to pork industry hit by Russian ban
European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan announced measures to raise pork prices to help the industry hit by a Russian embargo.
Kazakhstan may restrict Russian imports: media
Media reports suggest that Kazakhstan may resort to restricting Russian imports due to the pressure its domestic market from the significantly cheaper products offered by its Northern neighbour.
Russia's cheap gas may shut down Kazakhstani oil refineries: Minister of Energy
Cheap gas from Russia can put a stop to the work of Kazakhstan’s oil refineries.
China city bans Christmas in schools, warns over 'Western' culture
A Chinese city has banned schools from holding Christmas events, highlighting official suspicions about the increasingly popular festival because of its foreign origins.
Kazakhstan mulls ban on energy drinks
Kazakhstan may introduce a ban on energy drinks.
UK's Cameron vows benefits ban to curb EU migration
British Prime Minister will promise to ban migrants from the European Union claiming welfare for their first four years in a drive to slash immigration.
Netherlands bans poultry transport after discovering bird flu
Dutch officials banned the transport of poultry in the Netherlands after the discovery of a highly infectious strain of bird flu which could jump to humans.
Iran's Internet police warn govt of Instagram ban
A body tasked with policing the Internet laid down a two-month deadline for Iran's government to regularise the use of Instagram or access to the site would be blocked.
Russia cannot limit food transit from EU to Kazakhstan: Vice Minister of National Economy
Russia may try to impose limitations on food transit from the European Union to Kazakhstan to prevent re-export of goods to Russia.
US tobacco giant Reynolds bans smoking in its offices
The second largest tobacco producer in the United States, Reynolds American said it will ban smoking in all indoor office spaces, bowing to smoke-free social norms.
Hungary FM to meet a top US diplomat amid visa ban row
Hungarian Foreign Ministe will meet a top American top diplomat , only days after visa bans were slapped on several Hungarian officials accused of corruption.
Hungary bans US far-right group's 'racist' conference
Hungary banned a conference of the US-based white supremacist National Policy Institute (NPI) set for this weekend, calling the organisation "racist".
Turkey bans tattoos, piercings in schools
Turkey's Islamic-rooted government has banned pupils from wearing tattoos or body piercings in schools.
