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Russia to sell 19.5% stake in Rosneft to Glencore and Qatar Investment Authority for €10.2bn
The deal marks a win for Russian President Vladimir Putin as it comes at a time when the government is cash-strapped.
President Bashar al-Assad says Aleppo win would mark a huge step in ending Syrian civil war
'The war in Syria will not end until after the complete elimination of terrorism,' Assad has warned.
Western leaders condemn Aleppo massacre in strongest statement yet
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, UK and US also backed Syrian rebels' proposal for a ceasefire.
What is next for oil prices after Opec?
Opec's surprise decision to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day has boosted the crude oil price.
Fifa 17 is 'gay propaganda' claim Russian politicians calling for ban
The EA Sports game supported Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign in November.
Iran will not let Trump 'rip apart' nuclear deal, warns Rouhani
'Do you think we and our nation will let him do that?' the Iranian president said.
Russia gets new Putin-approved information security doctrine following cyberespionage attack fears
The new edition of the doctrine comes on the heels of cyberattacks on major Russian banks.
China joins Russia in vetoing UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Aleppo
Russia argues that a ceasefire in besieged Syrian city would allow 'terrorists' to regroup.
Lithuania releases manual advising citizens on what to do if Russia invades
Move comes amid concerns Russia could attempt to seize control of Baltic region.
Magnum photographers provide a powerful glimpse into the refugee crisis past and present
The photos will be shown in an open-air exhibition as part of Amnesty International's I Welcome campaign and mark the lead up to Magnum Photos' 70th anniversary.
Hackers steal more than $31m from Russia's central bank
This cyberattack is the latest in a series of attacks targeting financial institutions globally.
We are no better than Nazi appeasers if we ignore Bashar al-Assad's genocide in Aleppo
Syrians find themselves completely alone as the death squads backed by Russian bombs move in.
Ukraine begins Black Sea missile tests amid increasing Russia tensions
Russia has threatened to shoot down the missiles if they enter Crimean airspace.
Russia urges Donald Trump to honour 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Top diplomat says president-elect must adjust 'pre-election promises' and keep 'positive' deal for Middle East.
US House of representatives backs proposal to counter global Russian subversion
Bill calls for new panel to confront Russian efforts to "exert covert influence over peoples and governments".
Eastern Aleppo on the verge of becoming 'one giant graveyard', warns UN humanitarian chief
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting amid fresh air strikes by government forces.
US military admits it targeted and killed loyalist Syrian forces by 'mistake' in Deir ez-Zor
The US-led coalition said it attacked troops loyal to Bashar al-Assad in error on 17 September.
Commodities round-up: Oil market volatility rises as Saudi minister says Opec cut may not be needed
Opec seeks solutions as ministers' meeting nears with oil benchmarks well below $50 per barrel
How Bashar al-Assad and Vladimir Putin bombed their way to victory in rebel-held Aleppo
Syria's opposition finds itself isolated as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the US stay silent
How US and EU failings allowed Kremlin propaganda and fake news to spread through the West
US official says that despite warning US scrapped anti-disinformation unit months before presidential election.
Outrage as Russian Olympic gold medallist performs Holocaust ice-skating routine on talent show
The performance was cheered in the studio but has been condemned by the Israeli culture minister.
Diana Lebedeva: Russia's teenage 'Lady Di', granddaughter of Putin rival, dies in car crash
The teenager was a key member of Moscow's billionaire 'Golden Youth' social set.
Russia decries Ukrainian missile test strikes over Crimea as tensions deepen
The Ukrainian army notified its Russian counterparts it was to carry out tests on 1 and 2 December
Syria conflict: Aleppo residents '10 days from starvation'
White Helmets warn inhabitants in desperate need of food and medicine
Ukraine has a lesson for Donald Trump – Vladimir Putin is no friend of America
The Russian president will continue to meddle in US affairs.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures head sideways on Russian production freeze offer
Kremlin's offer falls short of a coordinated crude production cut ahead of Opec meeting.
Torrenters be warned: Internet companies want Opera browser to blacklist restricted sites
Russia's demand that Opera restricts its Turbo Mode could lead other countries to follow suit.
Evidence for inquest into Russian fugitive to stay secret after warning UK security could be harmed
Alexander Perepilichny, 44, died and was found to have had 'assassin's poison' inside him.
Russian defence ministry accuses Ukraine of arresting 2 of its servicemen from Crimea
Kiev said the detainees were apprehended after crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Russia will keep nuclear-armed missiles on Nato border to counter 'alliance's expansion'
Iskander missiles deployed to Kaliningrad in October will stay there permanently.