The Belgians are heavy favorites to advance out of the group.
Russia take on South Korea in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup, hoping their experienced coach Fabio Capello can be a difference-maker.
A talented Belgium team begins their 2014 World Cup with a group match against Algeria in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.
The North American shale boom will spread to Russia and Latin America next, the International Energy Agency expects.
Geely's strategy for Volvo is being closely watched as a possible model for other Chinese companies.
Vitaly Churkin, Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., claimed that nearly 60,000 Ukrainian refugees are now in Russia.
Gazprom shut off natural gas to Ukraine on Monday, leaving the country relying on a less-than-half-full inventory.
Exxon's CEO will speak at a summit in Moscow despite requests from the U.S. government to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
Supply of Russian gas to Europe will continue through Ukraine as usual unless the latter diverts it during transit.
Russia incensed over statements by acting Ukranian foreign minister describing Putin in unflattering terms.
The aerial images reportedly show Russian T-64 tanks moving near the Ukrainian border.
“We were hoping he was going to be stupid enough to get on some kind of airplane," recalls one official.
24-year-old American woman was attacked in Sao Paolo at the home of someone she had met during Friday's celebrations.
The protest comes after eastern separatists downed a Ukrainian military plane.
The bomb contained five grenades and metal nuts, according to a security source.
Ukraine and the U.S. claim Russia allowed three tanks and several rocket launchers to enter Ukraine on Thursday.
The State Department called the move "unacceptable."
FIFA has banned Franz Beckenbauer for 90 days for failing to cooperate with its investigation into the Qatar bribery scandal.
Mariupol, which has changed hands several times in weeks of conflict, is strategically important because steel is exported through the port.
Violence heated up in Ukraine after Petro Poroshenko was is elected president. And in Donetsk, leader Pushilin claimed his bus was blown up.
"22 Jump Street" and "How To Train Your Dragon 2" both hit box offices this weekend, but instead of squaring off, they could both walk away winners.
Vice President Biden said the U.S. should use this opportunity to transition to energy independence and also renewable energy.