Putin says Russia backs Free Syrian Army alongside Assad troops
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia is supporting the opposition Free Syrian Army, providing it with air cover, arms and ammunition in joint operations with Syrian troops against Islamist militants.
Merkel-led austerity helps National Front, German SPD leader says
The leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) accused Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday of fuelling support for France's far-right National Front by insisting on tighter budgets during the euro zone crisis.
Syria's Assad says he will not negotiate with armed groups
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad declared on Friday that he would not negotiate with armed groups, appearing to scupper peace talks that Russia and the United States hope to bring about next month.
As pension reform crunch nears, Greek coalition looks fragile
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' governing majority is looking fragile as crunch time approaches for a pension reform that will test his resolve to impose painful measures to satisfy Athens' international creditors.
Alibaba agrees to buy South China Morning Post in Hong Kong
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) has agreed to buy Hong Kong's flagship English-language newspaper, the South China Morning Post (SCMP), in the most politically sensitive acquisition by the e-commerce giant to date.
EU Postpones Renewal Of Russian Economic Sanctions
European Union nations postponed a decision on December 9 on renewing the bloc's economic sanctions against Russia after Italy called for a debate on the matter.
Moscow Rejects Turkey's Allegations Of Ethnic Cleansing In Syria
Moscow has rejected accusations by Turkey that Russia has been conducting ethnic cleansing operations in Syria against opponents of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
Georgia Accuses Russia Of Violating Its Airspace
Georgia says a Russian military helicopter has violated its airspace.
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