Most Russian gold is sold to domestic banks, which can then sell the metal on to either the central bank or to foreign banks.
Independent ethics investigator Michael Garcia has provided a lengthy report on his findings for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
The landmark deal will give global investors easier access to China's $3.9 trillion stock market.
Japan urged Russia to respect the ceasefire just as Donetsk saw some of the heaviest shelling in over a month.
Poor performance in midterm elections and an onslaught of global issues could dim Obama's presence at APEC.
The area around Donetsk has seen artillery fire from both government and pro-Russian rebels, according to reports.
Gorbachev said trust between eastern and western countries has “collapsed” in the past few months.
The 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall comes at a pivotal time for East-West relations.
"Several bodies of victims were found," says a representative of the pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.
Germany's painful economic road after unification eventually helped bolster its role as Europe's de facto leader following the financial crisis.
There is no evidence of Russia’s alleged invasion of Ukraine, but confirmation of such an incursion could lead to more sanctions on Russia.
U.S. lawmakers argued that a deal between NATO and France would prevent Russia from accessing fresh military resources.
The latest test was the first live-fire test of the Aegis system in engaging a ballistic missile target and multiple cruise missile targets.
Shelling, illegal elections and Russian troop movement could lead to more sanctions, according to the EU's new foreign policy minister.
Gennady Timchenko, already subject to U.S. sanctions over Russia's role in Ukraine, is now the focus of allegations of money laundering.
The GOP sweep may sound like a win for defense contractors, but that's far from sure -- thanks to McCain's likely new role.
After the French president went to Canada, there's widespread speculation that naval ships destined for Russia could end up in Canadian hands.
Forbes Magazine says aggressive foreign policy, a loving public and nearly 15 years in power solidify Putin as the most-powerful person on Earth.
The payment by Naftogaz is the first to Gazprom since May, when a row over gas pricing and unpaid debts escalated between Moscow and Kiev.
After the elections in East Ukraine, Russia looks to pull Ukraine away from the West, as it did to Georgia in 2008.
Despite strained relations between East and West right now, Russia has delivered the last batch of U.S.-built helicopters to the Afghan military.
The eastern Ukraine vote was criticized by the U.S. and the European Union but backed by Russia.