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Ukraine PM tells army to be on full battle alert despite ceasefire

Ukraine's prime minister told the defense ministry on Wednesday to ensure that government forces were on full battle alert despite a 12-day ceasefire with Russian-backed separatists.

Sep 17, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

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Xi sees factory China and back office India as global engine

The "world's factory" and the "world's back office" could together drive global economic growth, Chinese President Xi Jinping said as he began a rare visit to India on Wednesday, playing down mistrust that has long kept the Asian giants apart.

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Shares in Russia's Sistema plunge with billionaire chairman under house arrest

Shares in sprawling Russian holding company Sistema plummeted over 30 percent on Wednesday after its billionaire chairman was placed under house arrest, wiping more than $2 billion in value off the company.

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Scots' support for independence lags on eve of referendum

On the eve of Scotland's historic referendum, polls showed support for staying in the United Kingdom just ahead of backing for independence but tens of thousands of citizens were still agonizing over which way to vote on Thursday.

Brazil's Neves: An insider in an election about change

The handsome, accomplished grandson of one of Brazil's most beloved politicians, Aecio Neves has been preparing his whole life to be president, friends say.

Sep 16, 2014 11:14 AM EDT

Ahead of independence vote, Britain pledges state funding to Scotland

Britain promised to guarantee Scotland high levels of state funding, granting Scots greater control over healthcare spending in a last-ditch attempt to shore up support for the United Kingdom before Thursday's vote on independence.

Sep 16, 2014 11:05 AM EDT

Disease threatens as Kashmir flood waters turn fetid

Indian emergency workers on Monday battled to prevent waterborne diseases like cholera from spreading as fetid water swilled around the Kashmir valley more than a week after the worst flooding in more than a century.

Sep 15, 2014 11:20 AM EDT

PM Cameron to appeal to keep Britain intact on last Scotland visit before vote

British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to appeal to Scots' emotions on his last visit to Scotland before this week's historic referendum by warning them on Monday that a vote to leave the United Kingdom would be irreversible.

Sep 15, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

Washington wins diplomatic support for campaign in Iraq; Syria trickier

World powers backed military measures on Monday to help defeat Islamic State fighters in Iraq, boosting Washington's efforts to set up a coalition, but made no mention of the tougher diplomatic challenge next door in Syria.

Sep 15, 2014 10:51 AM EDT

Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide

Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide on Friday, escaping the more serious charge of murder for the killing of his girlfriend, and will now battle to avoid going to prison.

Sep 12, 2014 12:17 PM EDT

Turkish reluctance shows difficulty building U.S. alliance against Islamic State

Secretary of State John Kerry met Turkish leaders on Friday to try to win support for U.S.-led military action against Islamic State, but Ankara's reluctance to play a frontline role showed the difficulty of building a coalition for a regional war.

Sep 12, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

Special Report: Moscow stifles dissent as soldiers return in coffins

Late last month Yelena Tumanova was handed the body of her son in a coffin at her home in Russia's Western Volga region. Anton Tumanov was 20 and a soldier serving in the Russian army in the North Caucasus region of Chechnya.

Sep 12, 2014 11:59 AM EDT

British banks warn they'll head south if Scotland quits UK

Three British banks said they would relocate to London if Scotland were to break away from the United Kingdom, a setback for supporters of independence with the vote just a week away.

Sep 11, 2014 9:38 AM EDT

British PM tells Scots: I would be heartbroken if you rip apart our UK 'family of nations'

Prime Minister David Cameron begged Scots on Wednesday not to rip apart Britain's "family of nations", visiting Scotland in an attempt to stem a steep last minute rise in secessionist support ahead of a Sept. 18 referendum on independence.

Sep 10, 2014 11:07 AM EDT

Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east, sees boost for peace

Ukraine's president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for a peace drive now underway after five months of conflict in which more than 3,000 people have been killed.

Sep 10, 2014 10:58 AM EDT

China's economy can avoid hard landing: Premier Li

China's economy can avoid an sharp drop in growth, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday as he promised to accelerate China's switch to an economic model driven by science and innovation.

Sep 10, 2014 10:53 AM EDT