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Somali officials say U.S. struck where al Shabaab were meeting

An air strike by U.S. military forces struck an area where leaders of Somalia's al Qaeda-linked militants were meeting, intelligence sources said on Tuesday, but it was unclear whether any insurgent commanders were killed.

Sep 02, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

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Syrian refugees top 3 million, half of all Syrians displaced: U.N.

Three million Syrian refugees will have registered in neighboring countries as of Friday, but many remain trapped by the advance of Islamist militants or are having difficulty in reaching open border crossings, the United Nations said.

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Crisis deepens as Ukraine says Russian troops back rebel advance

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday that Russian forces had entered his country and the military conflict was worsening after Russian-backed separatists swept into a key town in the east.

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Uber eyes aggressive expansion in Germany despite bans

U.S. car service Uber is planning an aggressive expansion in Germany despite a backlash from cities like Berlin and Hamburg, which have questioned its right to operate in highly regulated markets dominated by traditional taxis.

Islamic State executes soldiers, takes hostages at Syria base: social media

Islamic State militants have executed Syrian army soldiers and are holding a group hostage after capturing an air base in northeast Syria at the weekend, pictures posted on social media by supporters showed on Wednesday.

Aug 27, 2014 9:04 AM EDT

Russian soldiers' capture clouds Putin-Poroshenko talks

Ukraine released a video of captured Russian soldiers on Tuesday, sharply escalating a dispute over Moscow's alleged backing for separatist rebels in the east of the former Soviet republic.

Aug 26, 2014 9:54 AM EDT

Germany clears $6.9 billion RWE unit sale to Russian investor

Germany's economy ministry approved the sale of utility RWE's (RWEG.DE) oil and gas unit DEA to a Russian investor despite tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis.

Aug 22, 2014 10:46 AM EDT

Ukraine accuses Russia of invasion after aid convoy crosses border

Ukraine declared on Friday that Russia had launched a "direct invasion" of its territory after Moscow sent a convoy of aid trucks across the border into eastern Ukraine where pro-Russian rebels are fighting government forces.

Aug 22, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

Business growth slows in China and Europe, Russia sanctions still to bite

Business growth in China and across Europe slowed this month, surveys showed on Thursday, providing more evidence that the world economy is stuttering and may need more monetary stimulus to keep it going.

Aug 21, 2014 2:41 PM EDT

Dutch spend 461,000 euros to fence off king's Greek holiday home

The Dutch government paid 461,000 euros ($615,000) to erect a fence around King Willem-Alexander's seaside villa in southern Greece, RTL News reported on Wednesday, drawing media criticism and demands for an explanation.

Aug 21, 2014 2:30 PM EDT

Business growth slows in China and Europe, Russia sanctions still to bite

Aug 21, 2014 2:24 PM EDT

Dollar breaks out to 11-month highs, eyes on Fed

The dollar jumped on Wednesday to its highest levels against the euro and a basket of major currencies since last September, returning to gains after a shaky start to August that called into question its broader strength.

Aug 20, 2014 3:36 PM EDT

Russian watchdog shuts four McDonald's restaurants in Moscow

Russia ordered the temporary closure of four McDonald's restaurants in Moscow on Wednesday, a decision it said was over sanitary violations but which comes against a backdrop of worsening U.S.-Russian ties over Ukraine.

Aug 20, 2014 3:14 PM EDT

China antitrust regulator fines two Japan auto parts makers

Two Japanese automotive bearings makers said on Tuesday a Chinese regulator has ordered them to pay fines for violating antitrust laws as Beijing intensifies its scrutiny of business practices in the auto sector.

Aug 19, 2014 3:03 PM EDT

UK inflation falls more than expected; 2014 rate rise less likely

British inflation fell more than expected in July and surging house price growth slowed in June, making it less likely the Bank of England will raise interest rates this year.

Aug 19, 2014 3:00 PM EDT

Lehman's London staff win $300 million pensions fight

More than 2,400 former Lehman Brothers bankers based in Britain will have their pensions paid in full after winning a six-year battle to receive their money from parts of the collapsed U.S. investment bank.

Aug 19, 2014 2:59 PM EDT