Volcanic eruptions in Japan and Russia could be responsible for making rain in the U.S. Pacific Northwest appear darker and thicker.
The comments by U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove were his strongest public intervention yet in the debate going on in Washington.
The diplomatic move, also involving France and Germany, is the result of increased Western concern over the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
NATO accuses Moscow of increased military activities in the Baltic region amid weakening relations between Russia and the West.
The U.S. has hinted at sending weapons to Ukraine, but the German government is not on board.
Due in part to a struggling economy, one-fifth of the outlets operating in Russia could shut their doors by this time next year.
Obama’s 2015 National Security Strategy confronts threats like terrorism while emphasizing health, inequality and climate change.
Ukraine had the fourth-most powerful military in 1991. So why is it struggling for survival just 24 years later?
Lavrov and Kerry have been point men for their respective countries' interests in Ukraine over the past year.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande are scheduled to meet Putin in Moscow on Friday.
The ceasefire was called to let civilians escape ahead of a major battle for the strategic city of Debaltseve.
In Ukraine, women make up the "overwhelming majority" of internally displaced people.
Russian officials hope "clarity" will be brought to discussions on Friday between Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande and Vladimir Putin.
The Russian and Greek leaders talked Thursday about gas projects, which could help alleviate economic woes in both countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who Western officials say instigated the Ukraine crisis, will meet with Merkel and Hollande on Friday.
NATO's top leaders met Thursday to discuss an expansion of its rapid-reaction force from 13,000 to 30,000 troops.
The battle for the city and its important transport links rages, trapping thousands in dire conditions.
Russia's ruler may have "an autistic disorder which affects all of his decisions," the report found.
The campaign was first launched in earnest when the U.S. introduced new sanctions against the Russian government.
There have been reports that Pyon In Son, often seen alongside Kim Jong Un, has been executed.
Russia is set to take delivery this year of more warplanes than most nations have in their entire inventory.
Crystal Dynamics unveiled new details about 'Rise of The Tomb Raider,' which will reach players during this year's holiday season.