What Does A Friendly Relationship Between Trump And Putin Mean For Rich Russians?
Russians with cash to spare have been sinking it into hard assets in the United States hoping to benefit from the stability in the country.
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Russia's deployment of the S-400 in Syria is purely for protection, it says, but the move has inadvertently grounded U.S. jets, and Pentagon officials claim Russia was targeting its aircraft.
Russia-Turkey Crisis: 27 Russian Ships Blocked After Moscow Detains Turkish Vessels Amid Escalating Tensions
The move followed a similar naval maneuver by Russia, which is currently holding eight Turkish ships in its ports after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane.
Syria Tourism? Russian Company Plans Trips From Moscow To War Front Line For $1,500
A Russian tourism company wants to launch four- or five-day tours of war-torn Syria — but such rare trips may actually be illegal.
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Russians Back President Putin In Face Of Continuing Economic Recession: Inflation High, Retail Down, Oil Prices Low
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Terrorist Finance: France Expected To Press US To Share Information
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Dozens were killed or wounded in Homs just days after rebels pulled out of the city in central Syria under a truce. ISIS claimed responsibility.
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The aircraft was not immediately identified, but the incident follows Russian encroachments on several neighbors' territories.
Iran Retreating In Syria? Iranian Military Scaling Back Presence, Western Officials Say
Iran has been fighting to help bolster Syrian President Bashar Assad, but less than 1,000 of its soldiers still remain in the fight, Western officials said.
Russia Violates Georgia Airspace? Amid Regional Tension, Military Helicopter Accused Of Breach, Defense Minister Says
The incident comes just weeks after Russia allegedly violated Turkish airspace near the Syrian border. This is also not the first time the Russian military has breached Georgian skies.
Turkey, Russia, Iraq And Syria: The Black Market Oil Trade That's Fueling ISIS And Dividing The Terrorist Group's Opponents
A recent dispute between Russia and Turkey has shone new light on ISIS' murky, profitable oil trade.
ISIS Foreign Fighters Double? Islamic State In Syria And Iraq Could Grow More Dangerous As It Weakens, Report Says
"The Islamic State has seen success beyond the dreams of other terrorist groups that now appear conventional and even old-fashioned, such as Al-Qaeda,” a recent report says.
Ukraine's Corruption Battle: The Fight Against Graft Goes Online
Two years after Ukraine's revolution, the next political generation is working to fight graft by going online because "you can't bribe a computer."
US Pledges $190M Financial Support To Ukraine, Must Fight Corruption, Says VP Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said that Ukraine must combat corruption amid the Eastern European country's ongoing territorial battle with Russia.
How ISIS Governs Its Caliphate: Leaked Islamic State Document Reveals Blueprint For State-Building With Religious Fundamentalism
The 24-page document, obtained by the Guardian, demonstrates that the Islamic State group has set out to build a viable state in the territory it holds in Iraq and Syria.
Syria’s Bashar Assad Criticizes Airstrikes By France And UK, Mocks British PM David Cameron
British lawmakers voted Wednesday to join the U.S.-led aerial campaign against the ISIS and other militant groups in Syria.
Russia-Turkey Crisis: Moscow Says U.S. Drone Footage Shows ISIS Tankers Crossing Into Turkey
However, the U.S. has rejected Russia's claim that Turkey's government is benefiting from oil smuggled out of Syria by the Islamic State group.
Amid Russia War Talk, NATO Sends Warships To Black Sea Near Turkey, Ukraine
Tensions in the region -- especially between Turkey and Russia -- have reached a new high in recent weeks.
Islamic State War: Iran Says Russia Free To Use Airspace To Attack ISIS, Syrian Targets
An Iranian official reaffirmed the alliance with Russia for Assad and against ISIS.
Chaos In Syria: Why UK Joining Airstrikes Campaign Could Be Bad News For Global Security, Syrians
With numerous countries conducting airstrikes over Syria, coordination is needed more than ever.
Putin State Of The Nation Address: Russian President Focuses On Turkey, Terrorism In Hour-Long Speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin continued his country's war of words with Turkey in the wake of last month's downing of a Russian bomber by Ankara.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Crimea's Electricity Still Off As Blockade Continues And Activists Threaten To Block Ferries
Russian authorities said a power bridge would restore some electricity to Crimea by Dec. 20 as Ukrainian activists vow to completely isolate the annexed territory.
Istanbul Subway Explosion: Traffic Chaos In Turkey's Largest City
An explosion in Istanbul, which may have been a bomb, caused chaos and wounded five people on Tuesday.
Turkey Buying Oil From ISIS? Putin Claims Russian Su-24 Jet Shot Down To Protect Islamic State Group Deal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denied Putin's accusations, saying he'll leave office if they are proved true.
Russia Seeks Economic Revenge Against Turkey Over Jet
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev ordered his government to draw up measures that would include freezing some joint investment projects and restricting food imports from Turkey.
ISIS Video Vows War Against World: Islamic State Targets Include Mexico, China, Japan, Russia, US, Iran
The Islamic State group has released a new video hailing their supposed successes and taunting world powers to try to defeat them.
Is Islamic State Recruiting At Mosques? Most ISIS Fighters Join Through Friends, Family, Expert Says
“It is the call to glory and adventure that moves these young people to join the Islamic State,” a terrorism expert told the U.N.'s counterterrorism committee.
How Russia's Media Covered Turkey Shooting Down A Russian Fighter Jet
After a Russian warplane went down near the Syria-Turkey border Tuesday, most state-owned media in Russia stressed that the plane had been flying over Syria, not Turkey.
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