Russia's Putin, Saudi Prince Bandar discuss Syria, Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Saudi intelligence chief Prince Bandar bin Sultan near Moscow and discussed the war in Syria and Iran's nuclear program, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
China noncommittal on aid for Ukraine during president's visit
China's Foreign Ministry made a noncommittal response on Wednesday to a query whether Beijing would provide any more aid to Ukraine, as President Viktor Yanukovich arrived in the country from his crisis-torn homeland.
Ukraine looks to China for money as debt crunch looms
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich will head to China on Tuesday looking for loans and investment, despite the massive protests unleashed by his decision not to sign a trade pact with the European Union.
Ukraine unrest: Protesters blockade government sites
Demonstrators are blockading government buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, as they step up their campaign for the resignation of the government.
Ukraine's Yanukovich vetoes EU push to save trade deal
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich vetoed last-minute attempts by the European Union to rescue a trade deal that could have been signed at a summit on Friday and would have signaled a historic shift away from Russia, EU diplomats said.
Ukraine opposition urges fresh polls amid pro-EU rallies
Opposition parties in Ukraine have called for early elections amid ongoing protests at the government's refusal to sign an EU association agreement.
Ukraine's Yanukovich vetoes last-minute EU push to save trade deal
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has vetoed last-minute attempts by the European Union to rescue a trade deal that could have been signed at a summit on Friday and would have signaled a historic shift away from Russia.
Five years after war, Georgia defies Russia over Europe
Five years after it fought a war with Russia, Georgia is preparing to defy its former Soviet masters again by initialing an accord on strengthening ties with Europe.
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