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US Congress pushes for tougher Russia sanctions

US Congress pushes for tougher Russia sanctions

Meanwhile, a ceasefire agreed between pro-Moscow rebels and the Ukraine army appears to be holding with no casualties reported.

Malala, Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize

Malala, Satyarthi receive Nobel Peace Prize

Satyarthi has received a number of death threats as he sought to end child slavery in India and the world.

Oil markets: How low is low?

Oil markets: How low is low?

The feeling among some OPEC members is that oil prices will hover around $65 a barrel until the cartel's next summit in June 2015.

Israeli air strike near Damacus – Syrian officials

Israeli air strike near Damacus – Syrian officials

Damascus accused Tel Aviv of carrying out air raids to help the opposition fighting the government of President Bashar Al-Assad.

Millions of Syrians could go hungry, warns UN

Millions of Syrians could go hungry, warns UN

The WFP on Friday said that many of the refugees are living in dire conditions and any cuts to the assistance they currently receive would be "devastating".

Did Iran strike ISIL forces in Iraq?

Did Iran strike ISIL forces in Iraq?

On Wednesday night, officials from both countries denied any coordination or cooperation in the war against ISIL.

Al-Shabaab admit executing dozens along Kenya border

Al-Shabaab admit executing dozens along Kenya border

Al-Shabaab has vowed to continue carrying attacks in Kenya for as long as Nairobi maintains a military presence in Somalia.

Has OPEC given up on regulating oil markets?

Has OPEC given up on regulating oil markets?

By the end of early trading on Friday, Brent crude oil was trading at just over $70.15 a barrel. West Texas benchmark (crude) oil fell to $66.

No policy change expected at OPEC meet

No policy change expected at OPEC meet

Saudi Arabia says markets should be left to stabilize themselves.

Not everyone backs Draghi’s stimulus plans

Not everyone backs Draghi’s stimulus plans

“It is essential to bring back inflation to target and without delay," the European Central Bank chief says.