The Kremlin says both Obama and Putin expressed urgency for a political resolution in Syria during their 30-minute meeting.

EBRD will focus on enhancing private sector competitiveness, developing capital markets and promoting local currency financing.

Crimea is suffering a blackout after four pylons that supplied it were blown up, worsening diplomatic tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

PM Dmitry Medvedev called for sanctions to be "most effective for the Turkish side but minimally affecting our economic interests."

Writing about the sorrow he is experiencing following the attacks, Grohl said he intends the EP to bring a glimmer of light in a dark time.

The exports totaled $1 223,4 million, down by 2.2% from last year, while imports amounted to $2 677,5 million, dropping by 26.6%.

The fest, which sees a handful of bands a day perform throughout the summer, has already revealed Mumford & Sons and Take That as headliners.

In late July, the Russian Justice Ministry recognized the U.S. National Endowment for Democracy as an undesirable group.

The new hybrid drone rises vertically to nearly 400 feet to take a horizontal orientation to become a streamlined and fast airplane.