Russian Ruble in Crisis as Western Sanctions Bite

December 16, 2014

TOP STORY Russian Ruble in Crisis as Western Sanctions Bite The Russian currency dropped more than 10 percent for the second day for its most severe fall since the 1998 Russian financial crisis.     Keep Reading

Oil's Fall Is a Ticking Time Bomb for Some Countries Russia and Venezuela have been singled out as particularly vulnerable to social unrest sparked by sliding oil prices.     Keep Reading

Rich Drove Collectible Sales Through the Roof in 2014 Record wealth for the wealthy meant record prices for trophy purchases in 2014.     Keep Reading

Oh No! Japan Running Low on McDonald's Fries Protracted labor dispute at U.S. West Coast ports has forced McDonald's in Japan to ration fries.     Keep Reading

Peek inside Meow Parlour, New York's first permanent cat cafe The newly opened Meow Parlour, New York City's first permanent cat cafe, is a safe haven for felines and their fanciers alike. A haven with massive hype, however. Nestled on a cozy corner on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the cafe lets customers rent time to hang out with cats, while sipping coffee and munching on macarons brought over from the location's sister bakery.     Keep Reading

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