The project to explore for Siberian shale oil is yet another Russian energy venture scotched because of western sanctions.
At least 50 people were killed in the airstrikes, which targeted various militant groups across Syria, including ISIS and the Nusra Front.
Airstrikes by the U.S. and several Arab allies killed at least 20 ISIS militants, but also reportedly claimed the lives of eight civilians.
At the opening event of Climate Week NYC, U.N. chief Ban Ki-Moon urged leaders to accelerate action on global climate change.
Last Tuesday, Kiev passed a law offering special status to regions controlled by pro-Russia rebels, in an effort to end the months-long violence.
Two countries with the rockiest relationships are considering collaborating with the international community to fight the Islamic State group.
Both spacecraft will explore the Martian atmosphere and the planet's surface, to study local minerals and look for possible signs of life.
On Sunday, some 400,000 people marched along Manhattan's west side in what is being called the biggest climate change demonstration in history.
Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif also discussed the threat posed by Islamic State militants.
The Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash lawsuit will be filed by Elmar M. Giemulla, an aviation-law expert.
The Ukrainian government and the pro-Russian separatists had agreed on a buffer zone about 18.6 miles wide.
Several blasts hit Donetsk after a night of heavy clashes between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists.
Over the last five years, U.S. planes have intercepted nearly 50 Russian airplanes near its airspace.
Former president Leonid Kuchma said the two sides had agreed to move artillery 9 miles away from the front line.
Americans took to Twitter to express their outrage over a Russian company buying hipster beer brand PBR.
Pabst Brewing Company, maker of hipster symbol Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, has been sold to a Russian beverage conglomerate.
Russia is denying reports that Exxon is pulling out of a massive drilling operation there in the face of sanctions.
President Barack Obama is expected to announce the aid package in a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Journalists were investigating reports that Russian soldiers had died fighting in Ukraine. Russia denies that its forces are operating there.
The new U.S. program to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station will also accommodate tourists, for a hefty price.
After a two-month standstill, the U.S. will again turn its focus on Iran's nuclear program.
Earnings rose the most in two years, but economists still say growth is soft and a bit disappointing.