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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 13:37

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 12:39

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 11:37

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 11:18

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 13:01

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 11:35

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 19:42

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 16:08

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 16:02

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 15:25

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 15:15

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 11:01

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 16:09

Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged Ukraine welcomed a US bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country.

13 December 2014 10:50

Poroshenko says ceasefire in Ukraine is now 'real' President Petro Poroshenko said a "real" ceasefire was in place in Ukraine after the first 24 hours in seven months without a military casualty.

12 December 2014 15:04

The year Putin tore up the rule book Putin upended the global rules with considerable chutzpah, sowing just enough uncertainty to keep the world unsure of his intentions or his next move .

12 December 2014 15:02

Spanish king praises unity on visit to Catalonia after vote Spain's King Felipe VI praised the merits of unity in his first speech in Catalonia since the wealthy northwest region held a symbolic vote on independence.

12 December 2014 14:30

Nobel protester sought to draw attention to 'murdered Mexican students' A young man who disrupted the Nobel prize ceremony in Oslo by waving a Mexican flag streaked with red said he did it to denounce the alleged killing of students by Mexican authorities.

12 December 2014 13:58

IMF calls on donors to 'step up' for Ukraine The International Monetary Fund called for the international community to come forward with fresh funds for Ukraine.

12 December 2014 11:37

Ukraine truce under pressure as Europe raises Russia fears A three-day-old ceasefire in eastern Ukraine was under pressure after three government soldiers were killed.

12 December 2014 11:15

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