14 Декабря 2025
Ukraine election winner Yanukovych calls on Tymoshenko to resign as prime minister
Opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych has narrowly defeated Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine's presidential race, prompting him to demand Tymoshenko concede defeat and resign as prime minister.
Russian fast food king plans European expansion
Home-cooked blini stuffed with sour cream, cheese or caviar have been a regular staple in Russian families for centuries. Now residents in cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg can order the crepe-like snacks to go.
Leaders pledge 'urgent action' to clean up Baltic Sea
At a summit on Wednesday, leaders from countries surrounding the Baltic Sea pledged action to help generate the 'miracle' needed to save one of the world's most heavily polluted bodies of water.
Westerwelle calls for more German troops in Afghanistan
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle has called for additional troops to be sent to Afghanistan. He was speaking during a parliament debate on the government's new strategy for the country.
US expands Iran Guards sanctions
The US Treasury imposes sanctions against companies connected with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards, extending earlier sanctions.
Yanukovych urges rival to concede
Viktor Yanukovych, winner of Ukraine's presidential election, calls on rival Yulia Tymoshenko to abandon her protests and resign as PM.
Tymoshenko to challenge Ukraine election results
A preliminary vote count shows opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych has narrowly defeated Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine's presidential race. Tymoshenko has said she will challenge the results.
Operation to remove Taliban from Marjah sends thousands fleeing
The civilian population of Marjah, a farming community in Helmand, Afghanistan, are fleeing ahead of a huge NATO operation designed to defeat the entrenched Taliban in the region and restore government control.
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