Obama says no new sanctions for Russia over UkraineUS President said he was not about to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but nevertheless signed a law giving him the authority to do so.
Apple halts Russia online sales as ruble tumblesApple said it had halted online sales of iPhones, iPads and computers in Russia as the ruble's plunge made it difficult for sellers of imported goods to fix local prices.
Ikea ruffles a few feathers with first Korean storeGlobal furniture giant Ikea opens its first store in South Korea, a much-anticipated market entry that has stumbled at a number of commercial and cultural hurdles along the way.
Russian arms sales soar on domestic spendingSales by Russian arms manufacturers continue to expand thanks to Moscow's investments despite a downturn in global defence spending.
Russia charms Uzbekistan with massive debt writeoffRussia's President agreed to write off most of the debt owed by Uzbekistan in an apparent bid to steer the Central Asian country towards joining the Eurasian Economic Union.
Raul Castro blasts 'unfair' globalized worldCuban President urged a Caribbean summit to embrace deeper economic and political integration, and pressed for action against an "unfair" globalized world.
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EU and EEU should work together: NazarbayevPresident of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has spoken about cooperation between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union at the Kazakh-French business forum in Astana.
Turkey wants share of Mediterranean energy wealth: PMTurkish Prime Minister said his country wanted a share of the energy deposits off the shores of Cyprus, an issue that has strained ties with both Nicosia and Athens.