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Russian businessman Timchenko has already been targeted by EU and US sanctions.

Foreign Office 'urgently' investigating reports of British man from Rochdale killed in territory.

Ukrainian army advances on Donetsk and Luhansk, as Russia says 100 aircraft will participate in exercises.

Circumcision season kicks off in western Kenya as wives compel 'dirty' uncircumcised husbands to take part in ceremony.

Rheinmetall deal had been partially completed but was halted after the Economy Ministry intervened.

IDF protocol to prevent capture of Hadar Goldin at any cost kills more than 130 people in Rafah.

Islamist militants also capture fourth oil field and three towns overrunning unopposed Kurdish forces.

Militant wing of Hamas says it doesn't trust Israel to adhere to ceasefire while IDF warns of retaliation.

Intelligence sources claim Israeli spy agency Mossad intercepted John Kerry's calls during peace talks earlier this year.

A Royal Navy vessel is preparing to help British citizens leave Libya as fighting at Tripoli's airport kills 22.

Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni calls for total removal of Hamas from Gaza and installation of Mahmoud Abbas.

Israeli Defence Forces confirms 23-year old soldier was killed during combat against Hamas fighters.

Group's military wing Al-Qassam Brigades says Hadar Goldin may have been killed along with militants in IDF air strikes.

Jewish blogger says "there is only one way to neutralise the threat" after blog post removed.

Hadar Goldin must not be allowed to become a second Gilad Shalit situation,says top Israeli officer

As part of IBTimes TV's special series of videos looking at the First World War, we spoke to former army commanders and Royal Marine Commandos on how they made the move into white-collar work, as well as company directors who actively seek out ex-soldiers to form the new generation of project managers and sales teams.

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking UN-brokered ceasefire.

Ukraine considering imposing tough economic penalties on Russia after Moscow banned Ukrainian juice.

Israel conducting 'extensive searches' to find soldier feared missing after tunnel operation.

Islamic State (previously known as ISIS) has secured parts of northern Iraq and key cities west of Iraq's capital Baghdad.

Hamas blamed for breaking 72-hour ceasefire as 25 Palestinians killed by Israeli shelling

RBS joins Societe Generale and Natixis in cutting financing to Russian companies.

As part of IBTimes TV's special series of videos, looking at the First World War, we spoke to experts at the Imperial War Museum over the evolution in how wars were fought from the frontline and how recruitment in WWI changed the way personnel were drummed up for other wars to come.

EU imposed toughest economic penalties yet against Russia after passenger plane downed in Ukraine.

Royal Bank of Scotland says 'Yes' vote will increase costs and impact on its balance sheet.

Temporary ceasefire announced by UN and US to be followed by talks in Cairo.

Washington says shelling of UN shelter "totally unacceptable" as civilian toll rises

President Evo Morales says Israel "does not respect the principles" of human rights.

Russia has already responded to latest sanctions by banning Polish fruit and Ukrainian juice.