US stocks end higher on Ukraine peace talks; markets await economic data

Major US stock indexes ended higher Tuesday, helped by the positive atmosphere during peace talks  between Russia and Ukraine and ahead of the release of employment and consumer confidence data.

US stocks close lower amid news sanctions against Russia

American stocks closed lower Friday as hopes of progress weakened concerning peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Biden to announce new anti-Russian measures on Friday - White House - TASS

US President Joe Biden will make an announcement on new measures targeting Russia over its special military operation in Ukraine, according to the US leader’s schedule published by the White House.

Stocks surge as Omicron worries abate following volatile week | Al Jazeera

U.S. equities rebounded from Friday’s selloff as investors took comfort in reports that cases of the omicron variant have been relatively mild.

Police find nail bomb at Christmas market in Germany's Potsdam

A package found at a Christmas market in the German city of Potsdam has been confirmed as a nail bomb, local police said.

Hammond says interim Brexit deal possible

Interim arrangements for Britain's exit from the EU will be put in place if discussions are making good progress but "haven't quite got there" within two years, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond said this morning.

UK pound falls to lowest level since October ahead of PM's speech

The Pound sterling fell Monday to its lowest level since October against the United States dollar ahead of British Prime Minister Theresa May's scheduled speech on the United Kingdom's Brexit plans.

Hollande, Merkel vow "merciless war" against terrorism after Berlin attack

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday reaffirmed their determination to wage "merciless war" to eradicate terrorism.

Referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit not respected

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today warned British Prime Minister Theresa May of holding an independent referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit is "not respected".

Scotland Set to Ensure Access to European Single Market After Brexit – Minister

On Monday, Sturgeon is holding talks on Brexit with UK Prime Minister Theresa May along with her Welsh and Norther Irish counterparts Carwyn Jones and Arlene Foster.

UK must play by EU rules for market access - Hollande

French President Francois Hollande has stressed that Britain would have to abide by European Union rules once it divorced from the bloc if it wanted to maintain access to the single market.

Russia offering new missile system to international market

Russia's newest man-portable, shoulder-fired air defense missile system is to be promoted for the international market.

Saudi- Coalition: UN report on Yemen lacks evidence

The United Nations does not base its reports on solid “evidence,” the spokesman for the Arab coalition told Al Arabiya News Channel, after a report from the international body stated that the alliance had caused the vast majority of civilian deaths in Yemen.

Le prix du baril de Brent a battu son record à la baisse depuis 12 ans

 Les prix du pétrole se sont enfoncés encore un peu plus dans le rouge lundi matin, affichant un repli supplémentaire de 2,2%. De tels niveaux de prix n’avaient pas été atteints depuis 12 ans.

Syria terrorists losing over $1 mln daily under Russian airstrikes — [defense minister]

Terrorists in Syria are losing $1.5 million daily as Russian warplanes disrupt IS oil sales channels, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.

ISIL/ISIS Still Makes Millions From Oil Despite a Year of Coalition Airstrikes

The self-proclaimed Islamic State terrorist group earns millions from its oilfields in Iraq and Syria. Yet, despite over a year of coalition bombing, the group’s crude infrastructure remains largely in place.

Hollande meets Castro on bilateral ties

Visiting French President Francois Hollande and Cuban leader Raul Castro on Monday discussed ways to strengthen political and economic ties between their countries.

Putin says Russian economy will rebound (economic downturn will last two years at most)

Russian President Putin has attempted to assuage fears of economic collapse and promised rapid recovery as he faced hundreds of journalists amid the worst financial crisis of his rule.
Speaking at his annual press-conference on Thursday, the Russian leader said that the economic downturn will last two years at the most and he promised to support the poorest segment of the population.

Russian PM demands to restore order at currency market

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday warned citizens and companies of attempting to make profit in the current unstable financial situation, calling the ongoing events at the currency market a "game of emotions."

Russia to take measures to stabilize currency market

The Russian government has worked out measures to stabilize the currency market, Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said Tuesday.