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Russia To Develop Its Own Mobile Operating System; Will Be a Joint Partnership With Finland and China

By Kamal Nayan - May 18, 2015 11:51 PM EDT

Ever since Edward Snowden claimed that US government has installed backdoors in all major operating systems, countries have started looking for alternatives of iOS and Android.

Ukraine Captures 2 Russian Soldiers

By Dustin M Braden - May 18, 2015 07:20 PM EDT

The Ukrainian government has said that it will charge recently captured Russian soldiers in its custody with terrorism offenses that could result in sentences of life in prison.

Colorado Rockies Rumors: Troy Tulowitzki Denies Asking for a Trade

By Cheri Cheng - May 15, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

The Colorado Rockies star player, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has cleared up rumors that he was seeking a trade.

Fidel Castro: Russia and China Are The World's 'Mighty Shield' of Peace And Security

By R. Siva Kumar - May 14, 2015 08:03 AM EDT

The retired leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, is frank about the roles of the major players in the world.

Swedes Use Gay Sailor to Scare Off Russian Submarines

By Dustin M Braden - May 12, 2015 06:44 PM EDT

As Russia continues to probe the sea and air defenses of various European states, a Swedish group has come up with a novel way to try and keep Russian forces out of Sweden's territorial waters.

Fishing Vessel Nets Russian Submarine

By Dustin M Braden - May 11, 2015 11:49 AM EDT

A Northern Irish fishing boat caught one of the biggest hauls in its career, but rather than tons of fish, it may have been tons of steel in the form of a Russian submarine.

Night Wolves Barred Access to Poland to Reach WWII Event in Berlin

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 24, 2015 07:15 PM EDT

A Russian a group of motorcycle enthusiasts with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been barred from entering Poland en route to an event commemorating the end of World War II.

US Troops Begin Training Ukrainian Forces

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 20, 2015 07:08 PM EDT

Members of the United States military arrived in Ukraine to begin a training mission with the goal of helping to bolster beleaguered Ukrainian forces fighting a civil war against Russian-backed separatists.

Ukrainian Government and Oligarchs Spar, Adding to Instability

By Dustin M Braden - Mar 25, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

The Ukrainian government has parted ways with a powerful oligarch after squaring off with him over the country's national oil company.

US and NATO Hold Military Parade on Russian Border

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 25, 2015 07:02 PM EST

With Russian aggression in Eastern Europe continuing unabated, the United States and a number of NATO allies decided it was time to send a message that they mean business.

Rarest Wild Cat Amur Leopard Defies Extinction as Population Doubles

By Peter R - Feb 24, 2015 02:10 PM EST

The wild cat's population has been estimated at 65, up from 30 in 2007.

Russians Threaten Ukrainian City of Mariupol

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 21, 2015 11:33 AM EST

Ukraine fears that after losing control of Debaltseve, the port city of Mariupol may be the rebels' next target as Western governments debate new sanctions and punishments for Russia and those involved in the uprising in eastern Ukraine.

Battle of Debaltseve Ends in Catastrophic Ukrainian Defeat

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 18, 2015 09:48 AM EST

The Ukrainian military suffered a catastrophic and embarrassing defeat against Russian backed separatists, less than a week after a supposed ceasefire was signed in Minsk, Belarus.

Battle of Debaltseve Continues, Ukraine Ceasefire Ignored

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 17, 2015 06:17 PM EST

Pro-Russian rebels seem to have gained control of a critical town in eastern Ukraine, cementing the demise of a ceasefire that took effect Feb. 15.

Ukraine Fighting Continues, Ceasefire on Brink of Collapse

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 16, 2015 10:34 AM EST

Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine despite the fact that a ceasefire signed by Russia and Ukraine should be in effect.

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