*By: Gregory Brew The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries likes to look united. That’s evident when OPEC leaders meet in Vienna at the end of each year to decide how much oil its members will aim to produce the next year.

Saudi Arabia is allying with Russia to shore up oil prices as OPEC's power wanes

The FBI launched investigations of four Americans in July 2016 into whether they helped Russia's alleged efforts to interfere in the 2016 US presidential election, former FBI Director James Comey said in remarks released on Saturday.

FBI investigated four Americans on Russia collusion suspicions: FBI Director James Comey

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Oil prices fell on Friday as OPEC discussed a potential exemption from cutting output for Iran and as the producer club sought to get heavyweight supplier Russia on board.

Oil sinks as OPEC mulls Iran supply cut exemption, tries to get Russia on board

Venezuela has signed deals securing investment from Russia in the South American country's oil and gold sectors, President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday at the end of a three-day trip to Moscow.

Venezuela signs oil, gold investment deals with Russia: Maduro

The recent tensions between Russia and Ukraine near the Crimean peninsula has hit a number of industries there. One major victim of rising disturbances across the Black Sea is the tourism industry.

Rising tension between Russia and Ukraine keeps tourists away from Crimea

The United States warned Russia on Tuesday it will withdraw from a major Cold War treaty limiting mid-range nuclear arms if Moscow does not dismantle missiles that Washington says breach it within 60 days.

Watch: US gives Russia 60 days to comply with nuclear treaty

OPEC and its allies are working towards a deal to reduce oil output by at least 1.3 million barrels per day, four sources said, adding that Russia's resistance to a significant production cut was so far the main stumbling block.

OPEC works on deal to cut output, as Russia plays tough

Kremlin defends Putin-Saudi Crown prince high-five

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday that Russia tried to meddle in the US midterm elections last month -- just as it did in the 2016 vote that brought President Donald Trump to power.

Mattis says Russia tried to meddle in US midterm elections also

Russia said on Wednesday it would send more of its advanced S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to Crimea and a Reuters reporter saw a Russian warship deploying nearby as tensions with Ukraine rose over Moscow's seizure of Ukrainian navy ships.

Russia to deploy new missiles to Crimea as Ukraine tensions rise

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday warned of the threat of "full-scale war" and said Russia had sharply increased its military presence on their shared border as tensions escalate between the ex-Soviet neighbours.

Ukraine warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned Ukraine against any "reckless acts" after Kiev declared martial law in response to Moscow's seizure of three of its navy vessels.

Putin warns against 'reckless' moves after Ukraine declares martial law

Russia's foreign ministry on Monday denied having any missiles that violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces arms control treaty that the United States has said it plans to quit because of violations by Moscow.

No missiles violating nuclear arms pact with US: Russia

Russia "indisputably" now poses a bigger threat to Britain's security than terrorist groups like Islamic State (IS) and Al-Qaeda, the head of the British army said in an interview published Saturday.

Russia poses bigger threat to UK than terror groups: UK army chief

US & Russia negotiating peace with terrorists?

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that clear outside pressure had been exerted on a vote to elect a new head of Interpol, but that it did not see any factors that would render the election illegitimate, Russian news agencies reported.

Kremlin says there was clear pressure on Interpol vote: Agencies

The United States has moved to disrupt an Iranian-Russian network that sent millions of barrels of oil to Syria and hundreds of millions of dollars to indirectly fund militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

US targets Iran-Russia network over oil sent to Syria

Sweden's Victor Lindelof and Marcus Berg secured a 2-0 win over Russia on Tuesday and promotion from Nations League B Group 2 thanks to a better head-to-head record than the visitors.

Sweden claim Nations League promotion with 2-0 win over Russia

Facebook Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday defended his response to Russian election meddling on the world's largest social media network and issued a new plan aimed at stifling misbehaviour while maintaining a vibrant hub for online speech.

Facebook defends Russia response, updates plan to curb misbehaviour

The Trump administration hopes that the US-backed fight against Islamic State in its last foothold in northeastern Syria will end within months but American forces will remain to ensure the "enduring defeat" of the militant group, a top US diplomat said on Wednesday.

Fight against Islamic State in last Syria stronghold may end soon: US envoy

US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a fresh attack on the Russia investigation, branding it a "disgrace to our Nation" a week after he fired his attorney general, raising questions about the probe's future.

Russia investigation 'disgrace to our nation,' says Trump

Facebook misled the public about its knowledge of Russian hackers' use of the powerful platform to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election, a New York Times investigation reported Thursday.

Facebook vied to conceal Russia meddling: Report

Days after the Moscow meet on Afghanistan — in which the Taliban participated — Russia has said it would like a higher-level Indian presence at the talks but added that any level of Indian participation is welcomed.

Russia envoy says would like higher-level India participation at Moscow meet on Afghanistan

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