Apr 12 OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly 10M barrel cut amid virus By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press OPEC, Russia and other oil-producing nations on Sunday finalized an unprecedented production cut of nearly 10 million barrels, or a tenth of global supply, in hopes of boosting crashing prices amid the coronavirus pandemic and a price war, officials said. Continue reading
Apr 03 Putin suggests sizable oil production cut as prices fall By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says he supports cutting oil production by about 10 million barrels a day to shore up falling prices. Continue reading
Apr 02 Russia's Putin orders non-working month to curb coronavirus By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Putin said he was extending the non-working policy he ordered earlier for this week to remain in force throughout April. He said there are exceptions for essential industries will keep operating, and grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump says he expects Russia and Saudi Arabia to cut oil production By Associated Press President Trump says he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will end an oil war and dramatically cut production. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 5:06 As Russia shuts its borders, how widespread is COVID-19 there? By Lucy Taylor Russian cases of COVID-19 have been low until now, according to the country’s government. But there are serious doubts about the veracity of those numbers, especially in Moscow -- Europe’s largest city. For a population accustomed to packing tightly into… Continue watching
Mar 25 Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule By Daria Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 2:21 News Wrap: Rockets strike near U.S. embassy in Baghdad In our news wrap Tuesday, rockets struck near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, the latest in a series of assaults, including one on a coalition military base only hours earlier. There were no reports of injuries. Also, Russian company Concord… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 4:49 News Wrap: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison In our news wrap Wednesday, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The 67-year-old faced a maximum of 29 years after being convicted of raping one woman in 2013 and sexually assaulting another in 2006. Continue watching
Mar 11 Russia alters constitution to keep Vladimir Putin in power beyond 2024 By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press A nationwide vote on the proposed amendments is set for April 22, while Kremlin critics condemned the move as a cynical manipulation and called for protests. Continue reading
Mar 11 Briefings on Russian attempts to sow U.S. discord leave Democrats with 'concerns' By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Democrats leaving the meeting said they had more questions and had heard conflicting evidence. Continue reading