24.7.2017 11:5 European Barrier: EU Could Respond to US Anti-Russian Sanctions Extension

With Washington still mulling tightening the anti-Russian sanctions, the EU is poised and ready to retaliate against this possible move.

24.7.2017 10:55 Brave New World: Finnish Researchers Create Protein 'Out of Thin Air'

In a bid to solve the international famine problem, scientists in Finland have managed to produce protein using unorthodox methods. The first batch of protein produced using electricity and carbon dioxide is expected to become a forerunner for future hunger relief solutions.

24.7.2017 10:54 IMF Revises UK GDP Growth Rate Forecast From 2% to 1.7% in 2017

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Monday it had revised down the growth forecast for the United kingdom for 2017 on "weaker-than-expected" activity since January.

24.7.2017 10:34 Damage Limitation: Calls for 'Managed End' to Euro as Italy Teeters on the Brink

The increasing debate in Italy about the merits of "Italexit" is a reflection of the unresolvable difficulties that face the eurozone, financial expert Marc Friedrich told Sputnik Deutschland.

24.7.2017 10:33 Japan's Abe Denies Lobbying for Friend's Private University Amid Falling Support

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rejected opposition's accusations of alleged lobbying in support of his friend's private university, in the wake of his party's defeat in two recent major local elections presumably caused by the issue, local media reported on Monday.

24.7.2017 9:32 White House Communications Chief Admits Wrongly Citing Trump's View on Sanctions

Newly appointed White House Communications Chief Anthony Scaramucci admitted that he had incorrectly commented on US President Donald Trump's position on the bill regarding new sanctions targeting Russia, as well as North Korea and Iran, local media reported Sunday.

24.7.2017 9:20 China Urges India to 'Immediately' Withdraw Troops From Disputed Himalayan Area

Chinese military called on India to withdraw its troops from the Himalayan mountains, saying that New Delhi "should abandon unrealistic illusions" of owning the disputed territory as Beijing is ready to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security.

24.7.2017 9:5 Large-Scale Army Drills Kick Off in Russia's Southern Military District

About 16,000 Russian troops are taking part in massive army drills that kick off in the Southern Military District on Monday.

24.7.2017 8:17 Afghan Interior Ministry Confirms 24 Killed in Kabul Blast

A total of 24 people were killed and over 40 injured in the explosion that occurred on Monday morning in Kabul, local media reported citing the country’s Interior Ministry.

24.7.2017 7:5 Germany Must Push NATO to Settle Issue With Konya Base in Turkey – Official

Turkey banning German lawmakers from visiting German personnel at the NATO military base in Konya is a matter of relations within the alliance, and Berlin must urge NATO to settle the issue, chairman of the Defense Committee of the German Parliament Wolfgang Hellmich said on Monday.

24.7.2017 7:0 Over 20 People Killed in Explosion in Kabul

An explosion occurred in Kabul early on Monday, close to the house of second Chief Executive of Afghanistan Mohammad Mohaqiq, local media reported.

24.7.2017 6:21 US Advises Citizens in Venezuela to Gather Food, Water Ahead of Opposition Rally

The Embassy of the United States in Venezuela on Monday issued a security message for the US citizens in the country, warning them to gather food and water ahead of the opposition protests expected this week.

24.7.2017 5:14 Third BRICS Youth Summit Kicks Off in Beijing on Monday

The 2017 BRICS Youth Summit kicks off in the Chinese capital of Beijing on Monday and will last through Friday.

24.7.2017 4:53 Over 1,200 Military From 22 States Arrive in Russia for Army Games 2017

More than 1,200 military from 22 countries have already arrived in Russia to begin preparations for the Army Games 2017 competitions, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

24.7.2017 3:52 Israeli Tank Attacks Hamas Post in Gaza Strip – IDF

An Israeli tank attacked positions of the Hamas movement in the southern Gaza Strip, responding to a projectile launched at Israel shortly before, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday.

24.7.2017 3:39 Robot May Have Finally Found Melted Nuclear Fuel at Fukushima Disaster Site

In what is said to be a major milestone in a long-running radioactive clean-up operation, an underwater robot has recorded images of significant deposits of what is suspected to be melted nuclear fuel at the bottom of one of the damaged reactors at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant.

24.7.2017 3:36 Venezuela's Maduro Says to Arrest All Supreme Judges Appointed by Parliament

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro promised to arrest all judges of the Supreme Court that were appointed by the opposition-controlled Parliament.

24.7.2017 3:29 No Thanks: Iconic Simpsons Cartoon Turned Down Trump’s Offer to Guest Star

The opportunity to resist appears in many forms, and Matt Groening, the creator and mastermind of the longest-running cartoon show in television history, knows the moment when he sees it.

24.7.2017 3:5 Putin Likely to Visit World Youth Festival in Sochi – Kremlin Spokesman

Russian President Vladimir Putin could possibly visit the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS), set to take place in Sochi in October, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

24.7.2017 3:0 China Has 'Nothing to Hide' in Joint War Games With Russia in Baltic

A Chinese military official said the country has nothing to hide from the joint naval exercises between China and Russia, which focuses on joint rescue and protecting maritime economic activities.