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Subterranean Soviet missile stations - or tunnels to the center of the earth? A whole host of theories have emerged after a large hole appeared near Russia's Urals mountains. An emergency situation committee has yet to say what caused it, or how they're responding. Meanwhile mysterious sinkholes have also appeared elsewhere in the region.

The FIFA-linked arrests on the eve of the re-election of the organization’s chief are an obvious attempt to thwart Sepp Blatter’s re-appointment, Vladimir Putin said, answering journalists’ questions.

The FIFA-linked arrests on the eve of the re-election of the organization’s chief are an obvious attempt to thwart Sepp Blatter’s re-appointment, Vladimir Putin said, answering journalists’ questions.

Here's a detailed look at the renewed nuclear arms race being played by nations around the world and why their progress threatens humanity.

The World Bank has been found to have violated its own policies, on protecting the rights of indigenous peoples. The projects that the group has been funding for several years in some of the poorest places on Earth, have actually resulted in farmers and villagers losing their land and livelihoods.

Center for Watershed Sciences Director Jay Lund and Bloomberg’s Ramy Inocencio discuss the California drought. They speak on “Market Makers.”

What are the risks and benefits of a closer relationship between Greece and Russia? Bloomberg News looks at what their renewed friendship could mean.

The Real Reason Behind the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: a secret plan by China and its Eastern and Western allies to dethrone the US dollar.

VICE founder Shane Smith interviews President Barack Obama, discussing a host of issues important to Americans, from foreign policy and marijuana legalization to global warming and political gridlock.

One year on from Russia's annexation of Crimea and the introduction of sanctions against the country, Bloomberg's Ryan Chilcote looks at the broader plight of the separatist-controlled region, where ordinary people are now eating in soup kitchens and the area's infrastructure - and crucially, its coal industry - lies in tatters.

The institution will directly compete with the America-backed World Bank and the IMF. It will provide loans for infrastructure projects - some of which would be unlikely to get support elsewhere.

The IMF finally approved a $17.5 billion loan for Ukraine. But why? Here's a look at the truth about the Ukraine bailout and why the bailout was actually approved.

In a special report, RT America examines the origins, power and expansion of the terrorist group known as the Islamic State (IS, formerly known as ISIS). RT’s Ben Swann delves into the roots of the organization while Ameera David explains how the group amasses the millions of dollars it requires to operate. Finally, Manuel Rapalo explores how the Iraqi army fell apart despite benefiting from billions of dollars of US money – and military hardware – meant to ensure security.

In a world where growth is scarce and prospects aren't improving, an unspoken currency war has broken out. The short term pay-off might be a boost in exports, but, according to Bloomberg View's Mark Gilbert, there can be no real winners in the end.

Rating Russia as junk has brought the agencies who provide lifeline investment status ratings into the spotlight. Polly Boiko looks behind the numbers and the statements where credibility is key.

This week, Ivan Lo talks about a landmark decision that could destroy the market, gives an update on Germany's gold repatriation, and talks about what the actions of the Swiss means for us all.

In today’s “Bart Chart,” Bloomberg’s Mark Barton takes a look at a chart showing Greek bank deposits from 2009 to 2014 on “Countdown.”

Here's a look at an amazing new technology by Microsoft dubbed the HoloLens, as well insight on how the Swiss made their decision to leave the euro-peg.