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"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.

To check smartphone/tablet suits against rivals, the EU ruled that Motorola Mobility had broken EU law by taking such action against Apple.

Earnings from major corporations across various sectors, and their bellwether stocks, should influence the trading session.

Chelsea could come to regret their defensive tactics in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid.

Ukraine has been trying to secure alternative supplies to those from Russia's Gazprom since Moscow annexed Crimea last month.

The European Union is also expected to add targets to its Russia sanctions list on Monday.