POLITICS & POLICY

The new reform seemingly curtails the freedom of employer to select the talent according to his taste.

Russia now faces one of its worst possible economic crises in years. In a desperate move to avoid the freefall, the country's central bank declared that it will push key interest rate up to 17 percent from 10.5 percent. Analysts think this is in vain as the country may not be able to avoid recession on top of the piling tensions in its international relations. Is there no hope for Russia?

The United States will push through with more sanctions over Russia as the White House confirms the president's plan to sign the new bill passed. According to reports, President Barrack Obama has signaled to sign the legislation imposing more pressure on Vladimir Putin while sending aid to Ukraine. Will the bill bring more good or the other way around?

Russia's woes continue as the country now finds itself on the brink of one of its worst possible economic crises. The problem may even pile up as reports about President Barrack Obama giving signal of support for the sanctions arise. Previously, Russia threatened to respond accordingly to the sanctions if the United States will push through with it. Will the country resort to dangerous means as warned?

The response of Republican cadres in the primaries will be the real turning point in the fortunes of Jeb Bush.

The Obama administration stands by on its decision not to ease sanctions against Russia despite its spiraling economy.

Canada is looking for 50 wealthy immigrants to test its new Immigrant Investor Venture Capital pilot program.

British Columbia has approved the construction of a C$8.78 billion ($7.55 billion) hydroelectric dam on the Peace River.

As if unmindful of its financial woes that pile up by the day – the falling rouble, the plunging oil prices and the economic sanctions from the West – Russia has decided to uncloak a number of the secret weapons that likely will see action in case of a nuclear showdown with the United States.

Since New Zealand has passed a set of new laws to tighten the security, there cannot be any excuse in applying them.

Canada's economy stands to lose billions if the prices of oil continue to drop.

Russian Ruble fluctuation has caused Apple to shut its online store specific to Russian market.

Very high oil prices may be bad for the global economy, but too low prices of the commodity may also negatively impact markets.

Amirah Droudis, the wife of the gunman responsible for the Sydney siege, called herself a terrorist in a video.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott continues to lose public support. A few days ago, Opposition leader Bill Shorten was considered by respondents in a survey as preferred PM.

Taliban extremists killed at least 126 people and injured 122 more in a school in Peshawar, Pakistan.

Russia has been in hot water for its military actions but the country may have to look more into its economic state as a full brown crisis may be at bay. According to recent information, the Russian central bank attempted pushing the interest rates up to 17% in a bid to avoid collapse. However, this failed to curb the decline giving Vladimir Putin and his currency new all-time lows versus the dollar. Can Russia get back up?

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has revealed there are a few people in New Zealand who are capable of similar attack as the Sydney Siege hostage-taker, Man Haron Monis.

The United States has been on a quest to impose additional sanctions on Russia over the Ukrainian issue. While politicians defend the Ukraine Act as a means to help the region, many believe that the West is doing far more harm to itself than trying to help. The sanctions not only angers Russia but it also puts America at risk according to analysts.

The recent moves of the United States over Russia did not bode well as the latter threatens to retaliate or engage in counter measures. The West pushed a series of sanctions over Russia angering the country's administration. As the tension rises between the two companies, many world officials and analysts warn that war drums are beating louder.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has warned that it would be naive to think the same incident could not happen in the country.

New players and enhanced competition will strengthen the sector and provide more benefit to the consumers.

The provincial government of Canada's Alberta has started instituting belt-tightening measures to save money in line of the continued downfall of oil prices.

Musi-Café, a restaurant-bar that figured directly in the July 2013 Lac-Megantic rail disaster in Canada, has finally reopened.

Mental health of pilots is a crucial parameter in safe air travel.

The thinking that economic woes of Europe is an offshoot of Brussels rule is a good plank for Russia to forge a common cause.

As U.S. President Barack Obama mulls over the fresh round of economic sanctions against Russia and the military aid to Ukraine that the American Congress has recently approved, Russia is showing signs that it is ready to meet pressure with force.

Uber company is said to have taken advantaged of the Sydney Siege situation.

For ISIS militants women seem to be a significant part in bolstering them at the battle field and at the back end.