The shortfall could cause crops to fail, industries to collapse, ecosystems to break down, and trigger violent conflicts over water rights.

“We prefer to engage in creative matters, not destructive matters such as sanctions rhetoric,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

The keynote speaker will be Herand M. Markarian, whose topic will be “The Impact of the Armenian Genocide: 100 Years Later.”

Libya is the main departure point from Africa for migrants fleeing poverty or war in search of better lives in Europe.

The veteran singer-songwriter is to release “Can't Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour” on May 12.

Held across numerous venues in Reykjavik throughout November, the fest is a celebration of the best of new international and Icelandic talent.

Armenia will get €100 million to build a transmission line from Armenia to Georgia as part of the Caucasus Power Line project.

The geo-political thriller casts Penn as expert assassin Jim Terrier, whose desire to live a quiet life leads his employers to turn against him.

Michelle Cuevas’ upcoming book, “Confessions” is the whimsical autobiography of an imaginary friend who doesn’t know he’s imaginary.