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Bermuda Triangle doesn't make the cut on list of world's most dangerous oceans

A new report from the WFF has identified the most dangerous oceans for ship wrecks imperiling underwater life.
Israel, US try full-court press to stop Russian weapons sale to Syria

The US and Israel argue the introduction of Russia's S-300 antiaircraft missile system could be a 'game changer' for the regime.
Can cooperation on Boston bombings bridge US-Russia distrust? It will be hard. (+video)

Since the Boston bombings, Russia has shared intelligence and Putin and Obama have pledged to cooperate. But US-Russia distrust runs deep, experts caution.
'Killer dolphins' escape? Not so fast.

'Killer dolphins' escape: A story of highly-trained killer dolphins escaping from a Ukrainian military facility has turned out to be a hoax. But there is such a thing as a military dolphin.
Bulgarian government resigns after nationwide protests

Bulgaria's government resigned today after violent protests, joining a long list of European administrations felled by austerity during Europe's debt crisis.
Sochi cha-ching: Putin defends most expensive Olympics ever (+video)

London 2012 cost $19 billion. Beijing 2008 clocked in at $40 billion. But Sochi's price may be more than $50 billion, sporting the world's most expensive road, amid allegations of corruption.
Does Depardieu herald Russia as a tax haven for Europe?

Fleeing France's high taxes for Russia's flat 13 percent rate, the French actor spoke of Russia in glowing terms during a high-profile meeting with Vladimir Putin over the weekend.
Turkey sees promise in pivoting north

With its attempts to join the EU stalled and its leadership role in the Middle East marred by Syria's conflict, Turkey is turning its attention to a less tumultuous border – the Black Sea.
Global News Blog Russia plans biggest war games since Soviet era

Some see the naval exercises scheduled later this month as cover for a massive evacuation of Russian citizens from war-torn Syria.
Focus Baltic nations offer ex-Soviet states a Western model

The tiny states of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia, having shed their Russian-dominated past and joined the EU and NATO, are looking to help their post-Soviet neighbors to do the same.
Ukraine votes: disappearing ink, a clone candidate, other tricks emerge

Ukraine's opposition parties are alleging widespread violations as the country votes today in parliamentary elections.
Energy Voices Georgia installs soccer star as energy minister

The prime minister-elect of Georgia announced earlier this week his choice of soccer sensation Kakha Kaladze as his new energy minister. The soccer star has played for top Italian clubs Milan and Genoa, according to OilPrice.com.
Putin warns of growing terror risks as Kremlin arrests opposition leader

Putin says Russia faces real security threats in coming years as it hosts the World Cup and Olympics, but may also be conflating opposition leaders like Sergei Udaltsov with terrorists.
Turkey says Syrian plane carried ammunition (+video)

Turkey required a passenger jet on its way to Syria from Russia to land before it reached its destination. This move angered Russia, but was supported by the United States.
Syrian airliner forced to land in Turkey: Was is carrying missile parts?

Turkey says that the Syrian Air Airbus A320 en route from Moscow to Damascus was carrying military communications gear and missile components, a charge that Syria denies.
Georgia's parliament changes hands, this time without a revolution

For the first time in Georgia's post-Soviet history, the country will get a new government via an election that has been deemed fair by international monitors.
Will Georgia see a peaceful transfer of power? (+video)

As Georgia's President Mikheil Saakashvili conceded defeat Tuesday, Russia's Dmitry Medvedev expressed hopes for improved relations between the two countries. The U.S. State Department also views Saakashvili's concession in a positive light.
Eccentric billionaire now poised to become Georgia's next president (+video)

Billionarie Bidzina Ivanishvili, who won a surprise victory in Georgia's parliamentary elections, says that he hopes to restore ties with Russia while continuing to move his country toward EU and NATO membership.
Cover Story How rising food prices are impacting the world

High grain costs, caused by severe drought, are hitting dinner tables from Guatemala to China. But the world has learned valuable lessons since the food shocks of 2008. Will it be enough to prevent social unrest?
Low turnout may save Romanian president from impeachment

Romanian President Traian Basescu urged his supporters to skip the national vote because impeachment requires more than half the electorate to turn out.
Terrorism & Security Iran denies involvement in Bulgaria bus bombing (+video)

The attack yesterday on a bus carrying Israeli tourists in Bulgaria killed seven people.
Bus bombing: Why in Bulgaria, and why look to Iran?

Israel's prime minister accuses Iran of attacking a busload of tourists in Bulgaria, a popular destination for Israelis.
Bus full of Israeli youth explodes in Bulgaria, killing at least three

Witnesses told Israeli media that the huge blast occurred soon after someone boarded the vehicle.
Moscow sends warships to Syria: war games or evacuation?

Almost half the ships in a Russian flotilla headed to Syria are well suited for transporting large numbers of people. As many as 100,000 Russians may live in Syria.
Poor Russian flood response spurs charges of negligence (+video)

As Russians mark an official day of mourning for the victims of the floods disaster, public officials scramble to deflect blame.