Russia

Feminists back pro-EU demonstrations in Kiev with urine protest outside Ukrainian embassy in Paris.

Sara Ayech, of Greenpeace UK, tells us that the battle to free the Arctic 30 is only just beginning.

Kiev pro-EU demonstrators chant 'Revolution' while President Yanukovich attempts dialogue.

Clare Balding has spoken of the rift with her grandmother after she said it was "disgusting" she was gay.

Riot police disperse pro-EU crowds demonstrating against government's anti-Europe stance.

Brent crude futures inch up while US futures fall, prices under pressure.

Children rights commissioner says adoption of Russian children forbidden in countries allowing gay marriage

Couple investigated for opting for church service rather than medical treatment for badly injured boy.

Hackers, Anonymous and 4Chan are all vying to get their choice to the top of Time's Person of the Year vote.

Business between the Ukraine and the west continues despite political tensions between EU and Moscow

Damascus to participate in UN-sponsored peace talks but will refuse to surrender power, says official.

Fifteen suspects linked to Egyptian jihadist group arrested in Moscow with stash of bombs, grenades and guns.

Valmir Berisha has revealed Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, along with hosts of clubs from England and Europe are interested in his signature.

IBTimes UK looks back at an unforgettable 2013 with the nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Foreign minister says Islamic Republic willing to join peace talks in January.

Cyber criminals have stolen $1m worth of bitcoins from Bips, a leading European exchange and wallet service.

Claims that disgraced former PM set for political return dismissed as pure fantasy.

'Knee jerk' market reaction proven right as oil prices start to rise again

US technology giant Cisco Systems already revealed the scandal has dented its revenues from China

Iran should be able to access over $5bn of oil and petrochemical revenues as restrictions ease.

Finland has one of the most vibrant startup scenes in the world, thanks to an unfair advantage it has over other countries.

Fourth day of demonstrations over Ukraine's last-minute snub of EU deal under Kremlin pressure.

The employer plans to open 100 new outlets across the UK.

Oil and gas stocks drop and airline stocks rise on prospects of cheaper oil.

Follow live in the UK the Round 1 of the game that starts in Antalya, Turkey on Monday.

Deputy secretary of state William Burns and two top Iranian ministers involved in US-Iran negotiations before accord was finalised.

Sheriff Patrick Kelly issues unorthodox advice after case of krokodil reported.

Israel claims pact between Iran and major powers will embolden Iran to move ahead with its nuclear weapons programme.

Iran to get $4.2bn in foreign exchange in return for curbing its nuclear programme, including halting Arak research reactor construction.

Twitter enables 'perfect forward secrecy' following similar steps by Google and Facebook.