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Challenging Russia, Ukraine moves to drop neutral status Ukraine's president openly challenged the Kremlin by submitting a bill allowing the former Soviet republic to join NATO and make the Western alliance its defender.
19 December 2014
Elton John to wed long-time partner in England The pop icon Elton John will wed his partner of more than 20 years this weekend in England, reports said.
19 December 2014
Danger in the skies as Russia, NATO play cat-and-mouse Recent close shaves between Russian fighters and civilian aircraft highlight the dangers of the cat-and-mouse game being played out between Moscow and the West.
18 December 2014
Ruble rallies in early trading on day of Putin press conference The ruble rallied in early trading ahead of President Vladimir Putin's eagerly-awaited annual press-conference.
18 December 2014
Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels agree to resume peace talks Ukraine's pro-European leaders and Kremlin-backed rebels agreed Wednesday to hold long-delayed peace talks.
18 December 2014
Miguel Angel Lopez. Photo courtesy of astanafans.com Astana Pro Team newcomer's eccentric 'rite of passage' Superman Lopez enters Astana Pro Team of Kazakhstan in an eccentric way.
17 December 2014
Hungarian Roma sues Beyonce over smash hit A Hungarian singer from the Roma community is suing Beyonce over the smash hit "Drunk in Love," saying the superstar sampled a folk tune without permission.
17 December 2014
Apple halts Russia online sales as ruble tumbles Apple 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.
17 December 2014
EU 'united' on Ukraine despite split over Russia sanctions The European Union's foreign policy chief said the 28-nation bloc would stay united on Ukraine despite pressure from some members to drop or ease its sanctions on Russia.
17 December 2014
Russia grapples with shock ruble fall The Russian currency crashed to unprecedented lows trading at 80 rubles to the dollar and 100 to the euro.
17 December 2014
Up to 10,000 Russian soldiers still in Ukraine: Kiev Up to 10,000 Russian soldiers and their heavy weapons are still deployed in rebel-held eastern Ukraine despite a new ceasefire.
17 December 2014
Norman Foster. Photo courtesy of peoples.ru Nazarbayev awards architect Norman Foster with Kazakhstan state award President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has awarded 32 individuals with state awards in Astana.
16 December 2014
Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta. ©REUTERS Romanian parliament approves new Ponta cabinet Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta's revamped government sailed through a vote of confidence in parliament.
16 December 2014
Rakhat Aliyev. ©Tengrinews Viennese prosecutors talk Aliyev's motives in alleged murder of two bankers The Viennese prosecutors have been given a permission by a special commission of the Ministry of Justice to present charges against the former ambassador of Kazakhstan to Austria Rakhat Aliyev.
15 December 2014
Belgium cut off from world by national strike Belgium ground to a halt in its biggest strike in years Monday as trade unions grounded flights, cut international rail links and shut sea ports to protest the new government's austerity plans.
15 December 2014
Russian arms sales soar on domestic spending Sales by Russian arms manufacturers continue to expand thanks to Moscow's investments despite a downturn in global defence spending.
15 December 2014
Conchita Wurst won't be a 'bitter old drag queen' "Bearded lady" Conchita Wurst is headed for the recording studio but doesn't rule out hanging up her stiletto heels in the coming years.
15 December 2014
Kerry, Lavrov meet as tensions soar over Ukraine Top US diplomat met his Russian counterpart, amid anger in Moscow over the prospect of new US sanctions and possible lethal military aid for Ukraine.
15 December 2014
Miss South Africa crowned Miss World Miss South Africa, 22-year-old Rolene Strauss, was crowned Miss World 2014 at the pageant's final in London.
15 December 2014
EU, US confirm new Iran nuclear talks on Dec 17 The EU and the US confirmed that extended nuclear talks between with Iran will resume on December 17 in Geneva.
13 December 2014

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