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The article reports that according to the "Wall Street Journal", the economy of Mongolia has been poleaxed by China's slowdown, due to the fall in commodities prices onto global markets. It states that the contagion caused by China's economic tailspin has exposed Mongolia's overreliance on the commodity sector. It presents views of Prime Minister Chimediin Saikhanbileg on the valuable archeological sites of the country.

The article reports that Brussels would not accept its mandatory quota of migrants, after the terror bombings in Brussels, Belgium reached the European Union's biggest eastern member. It states that Poland's centrist government agreed to accept several migrants under the European Union scheme to resettle across asylum seekers from Greek and Italian camps.

The article focuses on a national wrestling tournament is to be held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, that will focus on day of wrestlers, day of horse riders and day of flowers and planting. It states that Tajik lawmakers have proposed longtime immunity for Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan. It mentions that the human rights groups have accused the presidents of Central Asian republics.

The article reports that according to the Guardian, the poverty among Russians is rising, because of the impact of Western sanctions and plummeting oil prices. It mentions that the rise in poverty is a setback for President Vladimir Putin. It states that the economic crisis has relieved pressure on the central bank to restart monetary easing.

The article reports that Turkmenistan showed off its newly acquired Chinese air defense HQ-9 system during military exercises, confirming for the first time that the country has gotten some significant weaponry from Beijing. It mentions that the HQ-9 was spotted by the Russian military blog BPMD during state TV coverage of the exercises which included Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov. It presents views of Russian military expert Vasiliy Kashin, on the same.

The article reports on celebrities who attended the wedding of Russian billionaire Mikhael Gutseriev's son. Topics discussed include inclusion of pop singers Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias and Sting in the wedding, attending of the wedding by 600 guests, and achievements of Gutseriev such as buying the National Hotel in 2011.

The article reports on the need to impose fines on inaccurate weather forecasters. Topics discussed include views of Russian parliamentarian Sergei Ivanov on role of regulations to compel weather reporters to be more responsible about their work; appearance of first weather stations in Siberia; and challenges faced by meteorologists working in extreme weather conditions.

The article focuses on plans of the foreign ministry of Russia to demolish Soviet memorials, monuments and statues across Russia. Topics discussed include plans to take demolished monuments to the museums; and arguments of Lukasz Kaminsky, head of the Institute of National Remembrance, on continued preservation of monuments as a mistake.

The article focuses on initiatives to terminate diplomatic relations of Russia with Ukraine. Topics discussed include criticism faced by the plan of populist Radical Party by Dmitry Peskov, Russian Federation Russian presidential spokesman, as it plans terminate diplomatic relations with the Russia; and focus towards the association agreement regarding trade that does not allow Ukrainians to work in the European Union (EU).

The article focuses on plans of Montenegro to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Topics discussed include issues concerning the Montenegro Military for Defense Ministry of Montenegro; recommendations for the troops to avoid use of umbrellas and bags; and need to conceal tattoos and avoid body piercings.

The article reports on the search of Asllani by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a suspected Islamist militant. Topics discussed include extradition treaty signed by Atifete Jahjaga, former President of Kosovo, with U.S. Ambassador Greg Delawie; and a criminal complaint filed against Asllani accusing him for providing material support to terrorism suspects.

The article reports that a 20-year prison sentence has been given by an appeals court in Bucharest to former prison commander Alexandru Visinescu as he was convicted for administering "a regime of extermination" at a jail near the town of Ramnicu Sarat from 1956 to 1963. It is a historic sentence as starting from this moment, any crimes committed in the communist era can be condemned.

The article discussed a letter send by Polish Foreign Ministry to the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) in which the ministry states that the report "Is Poland being 'Putinized?" on its flagship current affairs show Newsnight was inaccurate. The report shows the current political situation in Poland in a superficial and distorted manner.

In this article Michael George, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's top human right officials, discussed increasingly desperate situation in parts of eastern Ukraine. According to Ukrainian news agency, Russian-backed gangs are continuing to shell Ukrainian forces in villages around the town of Krasnohorivka, west of the main rebel-controlled city, Donetsk.

The article offers news briefs related to political issues around Europe including Russian teenager Varvara Karaulova held for attempting to join the Islamic State, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's warning of a Russian invasion and all-out war and the Committee Against Torture's filing of complaints over allege police inactivity. It is noted that Karaulova is to be deported to Russia after being handed over to migration authorities in Turkey.

The article presents world news briefs as of July 20, 2015. The U.S.-based online payment service PayPal has been accused of blocking the account that collects donations for the print publication of the report Putin: War, Russian. "The Moscow Times" newspaper reports that Russia's runaway inflation is putting an increasing strain on monthly budgets. EU lawmakers have called on Azerbaijan to free inmates widely seen as political prisoners ahead of the European Games in June in Baku.

The article offers world news briefs as of 2015. A rating of European countries on the basis of corruption has found that Romania and Croatia are two of the most badly governed countries in Europe, with Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta being investigated for money laundering and tax evasion. Legislators in Poland are holding debate on the conditions under which in vitro fertilization (IVF) could be allowed. Chinese workers in Belarus are holding a strike for delays in receiving their pay.

The article offers news briefs related to politics and social issues from around the world as of April 20, 2015. To protect the country from Russian aggression, Ukraine has devised a new security doctrine which includes gaining membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Compensation of 300,000 crowns is to be received by Czech women who underwent involuntary sterilization between 1966 and 2012 under a bill drafted by Human Rights Minister Jiri Dienstbier.

The article presents news briefs from formerly Communist countries of Europe and central Asia as of March 13, 2015. Topics discussed include the speculation over whereabouts of Russian President Vladimir Putin, with some reports suggesting he is seriously ill; Poland's increasing defense bill amid speculation that the country may send armaments to Ukraine; and protest in Tirana over claims of political murder plot.

The article presents news briefs from formerly Communist countries of Europe and central Asia as of March 20, 2015. Topics discussed include European Union (EU) leaders' decision to maintain sanctions against Russia at least until the end of 2015; claim that MH-17 aircraft was downed by Russian-made missile last year; and Human rights campaigners in Azerbaijan have urged to free more political prisoners.

The article presents news briefs from formerly communist countries of Europe and central Asia as of February 12, 2015. Topics discussed include a cease-fire agreement reached by officials from Ukraine, Russia, France, and Germany; the Swiss Embassy in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, has been providing a secret sanctuary to dissident journalist Emin Huseynov for the past six months; and former minister in Romania Elena Udrea has been arrested on a spate of corruption charges.

The article presents political news briefs related to World as of February 26, 2015. Russia has begun military exercises in the country's western Pskov region, which borders EU members Estonia and Latvia. Central Asians have been arrested in New York and charged with plotting to join Islamic State (IS) forces in the Middle East. Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj has pardoned three former foreign mining executives over mining tax evasion.

The article presents political news briefs related to Europe as of March 3, 2015. The funeral of Russian politician Boris Nemstov took place in Moscow, Russia, amid restrictions on mourners. Legislators in Ukraine have introduced measures to boost the financial condition and government revenues. It presents detail about the disagreements between Macedonia's main political parties.

The article presents an obituary for Bulgarian politician and former dissident Zhelyu Zhelev.

The article offers news briefs on miscellaneous issues as of February 2015. It mentions that the conflicts in Ukraine increased with the divided European Union (EU) discussions on more sanctions. It focuses on the concerns related to the postpone of journalist, Khadija Ismayilova's detention in Russia. It offers information on the rise in the anti-democratic forces in Balkans.

The article offers news briefs on miscellaneous issues as of February 2015. It mentions that Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko presented the federalization of his country focusing that Russian should not be made an official language. It focuses on the threats to close the Turkish schools on Tajikistan. It mentions that Polish President, Bronislaw Komorowski disagreed the attempt of foreign minister remark focused on the involvement of Russia in the Auschwitz concentration camp.

The article offers news briefs related to transition economies as of January 2015. It offers information on the hunger strike of Ukrainian pilot, in the prison of Russia. Information on the confession by Russian soldier for killing Armenian family is presented. It offers information on Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovych who has been placed on the wanted list for accusations of defrauding Ukrainian people in public funds.

The article presents news briefs related to Europe as of January 19, 2015. Economic troubles of Russia may prompt it to seek a compromise solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has promised more investment into Balkans, Eastern Europe. It presents updates related to the trade disagreement between Belarus and Russia.

The article offers Eurasia news briefs. U.S. has banned six Hungarian government officials from entering U. S. owing to their involvement in corruption. Tax chief Ildiko Vida has filed a defamation complaint. Ukrainian army announced that three soldiers had been killed and eight injured in a truce, but President Petro Poroshenko has announced that their army suffered no casualties there. Poland's court ruled that a ban on the ritual slaughter of animals by Jewish community is unconstitutional.

The article presents Eurasia newsbriefs. Pro-Russian hacker group CyberBerkut hacked German government websites ahead of a meeting between Ukrainian Prime Minister and Chancellor Angela Merkel, They appealed the German government to end its support to Ukraine. Billionaire investor George Soros has said that Russian economic collapse, due to sanctions by West, would pose a strategic and economic threat to Europe. Lithuania has unveiled a survival manual in case of a Russian invasion.

The article offers global news briefs as of December 2, 2014. Topics discussed include the "Freedom on The Net" survey on the freedom of internet users in countries revealed that Ukraine and Russia experience less online freedom, agreement of the Ukrainian government and pro-Russia rebels on a new cease-fire scheduled to start 9 December, 2014 as announced by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and comments of the U.S. Senator John McCain on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

The article offers world news briefs as of November 18, 2014. Former Georgian military commander Emzar Kvitsiani has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for mutiny and running an illegal paramilitary group. American fast food restaurant company McDonald's announces plans to open its fist branch in Kazakhstan in 2015. Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Djoomart Otorbaev states that the country has no choice but to stay to its ally Russia for economic reasons.

The article offers world news briefs as of November 7, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests that manipulation of global oil prices has partly caused damage to the country's economy. Latvia's foreign minister Edgars Rinkevics announced that he is gay via his account on social networking site Twitter. Various newspapers reported that the Republican-dominated U.S. Congress election on November 4 will have significant implications of the country's relations with Russia.

The article offers world news briefs as of November 27, 2014. Snow has ruined buckwheat harvest in Russia's Altai region causing a panic buying in some parts of the country. Czech President Milos Zeman urged Ukraine to abandon any idea of joining the military alliance North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and instead imitate the neutrality of Finland during the Cold War. Kazakhstan's health director Marat Kurmanov states that Western values have led to the rise of infertility in the nation.

The article presents news briefs from formerly Communist countries of Europe and central Asia. It mentions that relations between the U.S. and Hungary have been affected after the U.S. government denied visa to Hungarians alleged to be involved in corruption. It informs that a court in Bulgaria has refused to extradite businessman Nikolai Kobliakov to Russia. A paralyzed man was made to walk again by surgeons in southwestern Poland using a pioneering technique.

This section offers news briefs as of October 20, 2014. Little sign of progress was observed during the crisis talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko, as reported by Voice of America. A European Commission stress test report states the possible huge impact on member states in Eastern Europe if Russia cuts off all gas exports for the next six months. Radio Free Europe reports an increase in U.S. asylum claims from Russian nationals.

The article offers news briefs across the world as of October 2014. Topics discussed include violation of a cease-fire agreement between Ukraine and Russia that killed two Ukrainian military personnel, a law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin that paves the way for the launch of the Eurasian Economic Union with Belarus and Kazakhstan, and expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi mine project being delayed by the metals and mining corporation Rio Tinto Group and the Mongolian government.

The article offers international news briefs. A Human Rights Watch report said that Uzbekistan has imprisoned thousands of actual or perceived government opponents and critics on politically motivated charges to enforce its repressive rule since the early 1990s. The U.S. military is very concerned about long-range Russian bombers flying near U.S. air space. Ukraine's president, Petro Poroshenko said he will apply for European Union membership in 2020.

The article offers international news briefs. Ukrainian officials have met pro-Russian separatists and handed over 60 prisoners to them while receiving 30 Ukrainian soldiers in return. Final arguments have started in the trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic at the UN court in The Hague. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has dismissed criticism by U.S. President Barack Obama that the work of civil society is becoming more difficult in Hungary

The article offers world news briefs as of 2014. Defense Minister Valery Heletey has said that NATO countries have started supplying arms to Ukraine to help its soldiers fight Russian separatists. A Human Rights Watch report states that many children with disabilities in Russia live in a violent environment in orphanages of the state. Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed new and closer ties between Russia, China, and Mongolia.

The article offers world news briefs as of 2014. An airplane carrying Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was denied permission by Poland to fly over Polish airspace, because the plane described itself as a military and not a civilian aircraft. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Ukraine to start negotiations with separatists for statehood in southeastern Ukraine. Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia have agreed to search for people missing from the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s.

The article focuses on the end of talks between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Belarusian capital of Minsk on August 27, 2014. It is mentioned that Putin insisted the details of peace plan were an internal matter for Kyiv, deflecting Ukraine's allegations that Moscow is sending arms and fighters to help the rebels.

The article reports that according to Polish Environment Minister Maciej Grabowski, less gas wells would be drilled in the year 2014. The focus has been increasing on development of shale gas reserves in Eastern Europe that depends on Russian energy company Gazprom for its supplies. The European Union has been trying to end the firm's vertical monopoly in the region.

The article presents world news briefs, as of July 24, 2014. According to Russian officials, international sanctions on Russia for its role in the crisis in Ukraine are not affecting its economic growth or making it isolated like the Soviet era. About 200 climbers from different countries are stranded in Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan due to bad weather. Despite Russia's promise to reduce gasoline rates, the prices are set to increase by 2.8% in Crimea, Ukraine.

The article offers World news briefs as of July 14, 2014. The Russian government is providing medical assistance for refugees fleeing fighting in Ukraine. Resignation of Serbian Finance Minister Lazar Krstic on July 12 over slow pace of reforms. Georgia seizes three tons of liquid heroin that hidden in cargo from Azerbaijan.

The article provides updates on world politics as of July 7, 2014. Topics discussed include the need for Hungary to be very aggressive on taming its debt in 2015 according to the European Commission, the security risks that link Afghanistan to the former Soviet republics of Central Asia as being exaggerated, and the demand by the U.S. Department of State for the Russian Foreign Ministry to approve its appointment of John Tefft as the U.S. ambassador to Russia.

The article offers news briefs from across the world. Jobbik Party, a Hungarian member of the European Parliament, has denied that he is a Russian spy. A cyclone moving across Balkans is causing flood, power cuts, and rainfall in Serbia. An atheist in Kazakhstan, Aleksandr Kharlamov who was jailed for seven years recently spoke about his condition to EurasiaNet.org.

The article offers news briefs related to Eastern Europe as of April 7, 2014. Ukraine's presidential candidate Petro Poroshenko has opposed a Ukrainian federation proposal made by Russia. Philanthropist Andrej Kisk has won presidential elections in Slovakia. A bill has been passed in Kyrgyzstan against homosexuality.

The article offers World news briefs as of March 21, 2014. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gave reassurance that they will support Baltics over the Crimea Crisis. Poland is planning to build a missile defense shield due to Ukraine crisis. A list of 774 words published by Mongolian telecommunications regulator that websites must filter out in comments sections.

The article offers news briefs related to political issues in Europe. Landmines meant to cordon off Crimea from the rest of Ukraine are being laid by Russian forces. Protests continue in Sarajevo, Mostar, Zenica and other towns, one month after the outbreak of some of the worst unrest in Bosnia's cities since the 1990s war. DNA evidence of one of the Hezbollah members who carried out a bus bombing in July 2012 has been found by police in Bulgaria.