Deal will see Russian company divert supply away from EU in favour of its eastern ally.
World leaders meet in St. Petersburg to discuss Syria and the global economy.
US soldier formally known as Bradley Manning seeks presidential pardon following WikiLeaks whistleblowing conviction.
US president in Sweden says it's not his credibility on the line over Ghouta response but that of entire international community.
Debates over Syria to top the agenda at this week's G20 summit in Russia.
President Barack Obama gains support of key US senators for military action against Syria.
US military chief Martin Dempsey says Russia could come to Assad's aid if attacked.
Fears for 'special relationship' after British officers left out of US meetings on Syria following House of Commons vote against British military involvement.
Beirut-based insurgent leader's talks come as US plans military strike against Assad.
Demanding credible evidence on alleged use of chemical weapons by his forces, Syrian president warns of regional war.
US Marine sends message to President Obama on Syria Gas Attack response.
US president criticised by allies and enemies alike for his U-turn on military strikes in Syria in reprisal for Ghouta gas attack.
The pro-Assad Syrian Electronic Army has continued its series of cyber-attacks this time targeting the US Marines website.
First samples of victims of attack in east Damascus test positive for Sarin 'signatures', say federal agents.
US president's hesitation arose from 'sense of implicit defeat and disappearance of allies': Al-Thawra
Stock and commodity markets volatile over possible US strike on Syria.
Prime minister says Labour leader 'let down America' by not backing military intervention.
Prime minister responds to shock defeat in parliament over British military action in Syria.
France to go ahead with military action despite Cameron's defeat in the Commons.
Scores of children die in Aleppo after jet fighter drops incendiary device on school.
Iranian president Hassan Rohani speaks to Vladimir Putin to oppose US and Britain intervention against Damascus.
Market participants to track speeches by US Federal Reserve presidents against backdrop of Syria uncertainty.