Russia
Moscow forces U.S. to close down its aid mission in Russia
WASHINGTON - Russia has forced the United States to close its aid mission in Moscow, the U.S. government said on Tuesday, in a blow to U.S. efforts to improve ties and a step that may aid the Kremlin's crackdown on pro-democracy groups.
Investors flock to Russia's $5 billion Sberbank stake sale
MOSCOW - Russia's sale of a $5 billion stake in Sberbank drew strong demand from investors around the world, attracted by the lender's dominant position on the growing domestic market and potential to expand across emerging European economies.
Russia's Putin meets with top Rosneft, BP executives
SOCHI, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Tuesday with Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin and BP CEO Bob Dudley and Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg to discuss a potential expansion of the British oil major's presence in Russia.
YouTube under threat in Russia over Prophet film
MOSCOW - Access to YouTube across Russia could be blocked under a new law that takes effect on November 1 if the portal does not remove a video mocking the Prophet Mohammad, the country's communications minister said on Tuesday.
Peugeot plans Gefco sale to Russian Railways: source
PARIS - French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen is close to a deal to sell its logistics division Gefco to Russian Railways after the state-owned company beat out rival bidders, a source with knowledge of the talks said on Tuesday.
USAID mission in Russia to close following Moscow decision
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government said on Tuesday that it would shut its aid mission in Russia at Moscow's insistence, a step analysts attributed to Russian misgivings about foreign-funded pro-democracy groups.
Russia's Putin raps budget plan, ministers
SOCHI, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare rebuke to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's government on Tuesday, criticizing its fiscal plans and accusing cabinet ministers of failing to act on orders he issued after returning to the Kremlin in May.
Investors flock to Russia's $5 billion Sberbank stake sale
MOSCOW - Russia's sale of a $5 billion stake in Sberbank drew strong demand from investors around the world, attracted by the lender's dominant position in a growing domestic market and potential to expand across emerging European economies.
North America lifts Daimler truck sales as rivals flag
HANOVER, Germany - North American and Russian markets drove Daimler's commercial truck sales a fifth higher in the eight months ended August, while German peers MAN SE and Volkswagen's van division struggled with weak European demand.
Russia's Putin raps budget plan, ministers
SOCHI, Russia - President Vladimir Putin issued a rare rebuke to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's government on Tuesday, criticizing its fiscal plans and accusing cabinet ministers of failing to act on orders he issued after his return in May for a third Kremlin term.
Anti-Japan protests reignite across China on occupation anniversary
BEIJING/TOKYO - Anti-Japan protests reignited across China on Tuesday, the sensitive anniversary marking Tokyo's occupation of its giant neighbor, escalating a maritime dispute which has forced major Japanese firms to suspend business there. | Video
A Mafia in FATA: Haqqanis and Drones
A new report about the Haqqani network's business interests raises questions about the anti-drones narrative in Pakistan
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