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Obama expands U.S. sanctions on Russians over Ukraine annexation
President Barack Obama on Thursday announced further sanctions against prominent Russians and cleared the way for possible sanctions on key sectors of the Russian economy in response to Moscow's seizure of the Crimea region from Ukraine.
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EU sees big gaps in nuclear talks but Iran 'commitment' to deal
Positions between Iran and world powers diverge widely in some areas but Iranian negotiators seem "very committed" to reach an agreement on the country's disputed nuclear program, a senior EU official said in an email seen by Reuters on Thursday.
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Europe strikes deal to complete banking union
European policymakers agreed on Thursday to complete a banking union with an agency to shut failing euro zone banks, but there will be no joint backstop for a fund to pay the costs of closures.
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Crimea declares independence based on referendum results
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Russian forces storm Ukraine base in Crimea, U.S. sees 'dark path' to isolation
The United States warned Moscow it was on a "dark path" to isolation on Wednesday after Russian troops backed by unarmed volunteers stormed Ukraine's naval headquarters in the Crimean port of Sevastopol and raised their flag.
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Russia, Syria decry U.S. closure of Syrian embassy
Syria and its Russian ally on Wednesday criticized the decision by the United States to suspend the operations of Syria's embassy in Washington and consulates in other cities.
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China's yuan slides to near one-year low as economic risks mount
China's yuan fell beyond 6.20 to the dollar on Wednesday for the first time since April last year amid market speculation the central bank will keep the currency weak as economic growth slows.
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U.S. ambassador to China says 'level playing field' a top goal
Ensuring a "level playing field" for American businesses stands at the top of the U.S. diplomatic agenda in China, U.S. Ambassador Max Baucus said in his first public remarks since taking office.
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