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A new species of spider has inspired an advanced breed of miniature robots.

Expected new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is thought to have already identified his primary targets in the summer transfer window.

The survey showed a slight acceleration in input cost rises which, coupled with the accelerating recovery, may ease concerns about disinflation.

The East Antarctica Ice Sheet looks to be more unstable than previously thought.

The pro-Russian protesters stormed into a police headquarters in Odessa, demanding the release of pro-Russian protesters.

"Russians won't abandon their own," militants chant.

Initial reports about the discovery of an element with atomic number 117 were released in 2010.

Experts debate what could happen to the global economy if the Ukraine conflict worsens.

Participants in the unrest show the state of Ukraine on its bloodiest day since February.

The Obama-Merkel meeting occurred as clashes in Odessa, Ukraine, worsened Friday and the U.N. Security Council met in an emergency session.

A fire related to violence in Odessa causes the highest death toll of the Ukrainian crisis so far.

Russia President Putin said the withdrawal of Ukrainian military units, ending violence and launching a national dialogue are key issues.

Iran has considerable commercial aviation pent-up demand, due to the West's comprehensive sanctions.

Rosy numbers on Spain's GDP have analysts cheering. That may be premature.

Three people were killed and 79 wounded in a bomb and knife attack at a train station in the far western region of China on Wednesday.

Alstom is evaluating GE's $16.9 billion offer for its energy arm, but left the door open for a rival bid from Germany's Siemens.

The FOMC announcement scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, GDP data and employment numbers should influence markets.

The economies of China and India have grown twice as fast as the U.S. since 2005, the World Bank said.

The former German chancellor's actions illustrate why Russia's role as Europe's energy provider is making it difficult for the EU to impose sanctions.

If Britain keeps this up, it's going to replace Germany as the "strong man" of Europe.

The Europeans, unlike the Americans, are not hitting the head of Russia's state-owned oil company, Rosneft, with sanctions.