SPIEF 16: Defying Sanctions Against Russia
Captains of world business and policymakers braved Western sanctions to participate in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum which proved to be a brainstorming session on how to capitalize on the new global economic reality and unfreeze interaction with Russia.
// Jun. 18, 2016 - 16:10 GMT
Hillary Clinton: Is She Ready for the White House?
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton claimed she has already won the primaries by securing enough number of Democratic delegates to be nominated presidential candidate, but despite euphoria in Clintons camp growing number of Americans want to see her no more in the White House. </p>
// Jun. 11, 2016 - 16:43 GMT
Raqqa: Who is Who in the War on Terror?
Syrian government forces backed by Russian airstrikes and the US-led coalition are both advancing on Daesh-controlled Raqqa in two separate offensives, which will ultimately determine the fate of the war on Islamic State terrorists in Syria and Iraq. </p>
// Jun. 11, 2016 - 16:34 GMT
Russia-EU: Sanctions Policy Losing Steam?
Amid signals that the EU is not ready to give up its sanctions policy against Russia, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker braved the hardliners by announcing that he would attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to meet President Putin.
// Jun. 04, 2016 - 16:15 GMT