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Jewish Russian banker Slava Rabinovich in Kiev. (Courtesy of SP Advisors)
December 27, 2014, 1:27 pm
Russia’s economy could collapse in months, says financial forecaster
Jewish social media personality Slava Rabinovich's apocalyptic visions of a crumbling federation may be quickly realized
By Anya Zhuravel Segal
Illustrative photo of yellow peppers being processed. (photo credit: Rachael Cerrotti/Flash90)
December 25, 2014, 5:57 pm
Ruble rout wreaks havoc with Israeli produce exports
Potato, carrot, and pepper growers are in big trouble because of the economic woes of Russia, for many their biggest export customer
By David Shamah
US President Barack Obama (right) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) prepare for a press session in the White House in Washington, DC, September 30, 2013. (AP/Charles Dharapak)
December 8, 2014, 1:19 am
Republicans push Obama on Israel ‘sanctions’ claim
GOP responding to ambiguous report that administration wants to punish Israel over East Jerusalem development
By JTA
Ahmad Tibi addresses the Knesset on May 21, 2012. (photo credit: Uri Lenz/Flash90)
November 7, 2014, 1:38 am
MK Tibi urges European sanctions on Israel
In Brussels, Arab legislator calls on EU to restrain 'pyromaniac' politicians, blames PM for violence in capital
By TOI staff
Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard (photo credit: AP/Polfoto, Jens Dresling)
September 22, 2014, 6:04 pm
Ahead of Cairo talks, Danish FM threatens Israel with sanctions
Copenhagen and the EU will reconsider economic ties if Jerusalem doesn't show 'a new reaction pattern,' Martin Lidegaard says
By Raphael Ahren
Cows roaming in the Golan. (photo credit: Moshe Shai/Flash 90)
September 14, 2014, 8:06 pm
Sanctions propel Israel, Russia to expand agriculture ties
Russians need fruit, vegetables. Israeli farmers need new markets. Agriculture minister sees opportunity for both
By David Shamah
April 2014 demonstration against NUMOV during an Iran conference. (courtesy Michael Spaney/Stop the Bomb)
August 25, 2014, 1:51 pm
As Hamas shoots Iranian missiles, Germans plan mission to Tehran
Founded in 1934 Berlin, NUMOV has yet to engage with its Nazi past and is on the forefront of pushing for new business with Iran
By Micki Weinberg
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton talks to the media following an EU Foreign Affairs Council of Ministers at the EU Council building in Brussels on July 22, 2014. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / THIERRY CHARLIER)
July 23, 2014, 12:40 am
EU foreign ministers to speed up Russia sanctions
After Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 allegedly downed by pro-Moscow rebels, economic penalties to be accelerated
By Bryan McManus
US President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Lake Harriet Band Shell in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 27, 2014. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN)
July 17, 2014, 12:34 pm
US, EU stiffen sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
Penalties target Moscow's finance, military, and energy sectors; Putin warns of 'very serious damage' to US diplomatic ties
By Stephen Collinson
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott (photo credit: AFP/Ness Kerton)
June 15, 2014, 11:15 am
Top Australian diplomat to meet Arab envoys over East Jerusalem
Australian PM says removal of 'occupied' designation was 'simply a terminological clarification,' as Canberra is threatened with trade sanctions
By AFP
Yukiya Amano of Japan, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in Vienna, Austria, June 2, 2014 (AP/Ronald Zak)
June 4, 2014, 5:43 pm
New round of nuclear talks commences in Vienna
Iran, world powers hold expert-level meetings amid worries that the July 20 target date for a deal won't be met
By Yifa Yaakov and AP
An Iranian airplane (photo credit: CC BY-SA Pieter v Marion, Flickr)
April 30, 2014, 9:48 pm
Iran wants 400 new planes by 2025 if sanctions end
Civil Aviation Organization head says Tehran looking to upgrade fleet, attract investments, boost economy
By AP
An elderly pro-Russian woman gestures and argues with a young man wearing a Ukrainian flag during a rally for national unity in the eastern Ukrainan city of Donetsk on April 28, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/Alexander Khudoteply)
April 29, 2014, 4:54 am
Pentagon: Russia assures US it will not invade Ukraine
Moscow calls on Washington to tone down its rhetoric regarding the crisis
By AFP
A pro-Russian armed man in military fatigues stands guard outside the security service (SBU) regional building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slavyansk, April 25, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/Kirill Kudryavtsev)
April 28, 2014, 8:58 pm
Washington announces new Russia sanctions
Pro-Russia insurgents seize more government buildings as West increases economic pressure on Moscow
By Maria Danilova
US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel wave to spectators before Obama delivers a speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate at Pariser Platz in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday June 19, 2013. (AP/Michael Kappeler)
April 26, 2014, 6:39 am
Western powers move ahead on new Russia sanctions
As Ukraine crisis deepens, Obama and European leaders may impose new round of restrictions as soon as Monday
By AFP
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