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Energy Prices are Big Part of Ukraine Crisis

Russia's decision to intervene in Ukraine has caused a diplomatic and military crisis. But it has also sparked an economic and energy crisis, as Russia sharply increased the price of natural gas it exports to the country and Ukraine's interim leaders...

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UN’s West Africa envoy strongly condemns double bombings in Nigeria

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Refugees and returnees who have fled Boko Haram violence in Borno State, Nigeria,...

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Vietnam PM Threatens 'Legal Actions' Against China Over Oil Rig

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has threatened legal action against China for placing a state-owned oil rig in disputed waters off Vietnam's coast.

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Russia Set to Veto Resolution Referring Alleged Syria Abuses to ICC

Russia plans to use its veto power to block a U.N. Security Council resolution that would refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.

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