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    Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices
    Dec01

    Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 10:40 (EEST) Section: Associated Press (USA)

    MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s ruble hit a new all-time low on Moscow, dropping more than 3 percent as declining oil prices and the conflict in eastern Ukraine are weighing in on the Russian economy…. …read more Source: Associated...

    Pope Francis Urges Muslim Leaders to Condemn Violence
    Dec01

    Pope Francis Urges Muslim Leaders to Condemn Violence

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 10:25 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

    Pope Francis has called on Muslim leaders to condemn violence in order to eliminate the unfortunate stereotype linking Islam with terrorism. The Pontiff made his statement on a flight from Turkey, where he’s spent three days discussing divisions between faiths, reports the BBC. He rejected those who say that “all Muslims are terrorists …...

    Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices
    Dec01

    Russian ruble takes a nosedive on low oil prices

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 10:10 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

    MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s ruble has dropped more than 3 percent, pressured by declining oil prices and the flagging economy. The ruble has been suffering from low oil prices as well as its flagging economy and the pressure of Western sanctions over its role in Ukraine. …read more Source: San Francisco...

    Partial results: Moldova parties favoring EU ahead
    Dec01

    Partial results: Moldova parties favoring EU ahead

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 9:25 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

    CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Partial results from elections in Moldova show parties that want to move closer to Europe leading those that favor returning into Moscow’s sphere of influence. Sunday’s parliamentary election has taken on wider significance with the unrest in neighboring Ukraine. …read more Source: San Francisco...

    Pro-Europe Parties Lead in Moldova Election
    Dec01

    Pro-Europe Parties Lead in Moldova Election

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 7:41 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    Results from parliamentary elections in Moldova show parties that want to pursue closer ties to Europe leading those that want closer relations with Russia. With 85 percent of the vote counted early Monday, a group of pro-Europe parties had about 44 percent of the vote for the 101-member parliament. The Socialist Party, which wants Moldova to...

    World Briefing: Ukraine: Russian Convoy Moves Across Border With Mystery Cargo
    Dec01

    World Briefing: Ukraine: Russian Convoy Moves Across Border With Mystery Cargo

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 6:55 (EEST) Section: The New York Times (USA)

    Ukraine accused Russia of sending weapons and ammunition into war-torn areas of eastern Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid after a column of 106 white trucks crossed the border from Russia on Sunday. …read more Source: The New York...

    Erdogan hosts Putin to tighten Turkey-Russia alliance
    Dec01

    Erdogan hosts Putin to tighten Turkey-Russia alliance

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 6:40 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    Ankara (AFP) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday holds talks in Ankara with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to tighten links which have survived potentially grave disputes over the Syria and Ukraine crises.The talks are expected to focus on energy cooperation — with Ankara seeking not only a reduction in gas...

    Pope urges Muslim leaders to condemn Islamist terror
    Dec01

    Pope urges Muslim leaders to condemn Islamist terror

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 5:25 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    Istanbul (AFP) – Pope Francis urged Muslim leaders worldwide to “clearly” condemn terrorism carried out in the name of Islam, and called for an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.Francis said he had told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that “it would be wonderful if all the Muslim leaders of the...

    Partial results: Moldova parties favoring EU ahead
    Dec01

    Partial results: Moldova parties favoring EU ahead

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 5:11 (EEST) Section: Boston Herald (USA)

    CHISINAU, Moldova — Partial results from Sunday’s elections in Moldova show parties that want to move closer to Europe leading those that want to move back into Moscow’s sphere of influence.The parliamentary election has taken on wider significance with the unrest in neighboring Ukraine. Moldova, like Ukraine, has a pro-Russia...

    Ukraine rebels lay down law in illegal state
    Dec01

    Ukraine rebels lay down law in illegal state

    Monday, December 1 , 2014 - 2:26 (EEST) Section: USA TODAY (USA)

    Russian Eduard Yakubovsky is trying to become the new face of justice in east Ukraine. As “Supreme Court” president in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, he’s now attempting to set up a legal system in this illegal state. …read more Source: USA...