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.
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.
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.
Putin signs Crimea treaty, will not seize other Ukraine regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin, defying Ukrainian protests and Western sanctions, signed a treaty on Tuesday making Crimea part of Russia but said he did not plan to seize any other regions of Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis not seen hurting Iran nuclear talks: EU
Iran and six world powers sought on Tuesday to make headway toward resolving their decade-old nuclear dispute, with Western officials expressing hope talks would not be further complicated by the Ukraine crisis.
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.
U.S., EU impose sanctions after Crimea moves to join Russia
The United States and the European Union imposed sanctions including asset freezes and travel bans on officials from Russia and Ukraine after Crimea applied to join Russia on Monday following a weekend referendum.
Tourism hotspot, gas giant, cash drain? What's Crimea to Russia?
It will replace Egypt as a tourist hotspot, its offshore oil and gas reserves will cement Russia's position as the world's top energy producer, and its spas will revive the state sector's weary workforce. At least, that's how Russia presents Crimea.
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