THE SOVIET Union was a brutal regime fronted by dangerous, power-hungry madmen who ruled with a vice-like grip. Sound familiar? Vladimir Putin has never been coy about his Soviet nostalgia – ...

From the American Revolution to modern battles, take a look back at the full toll of U.S. deaths in war this Memorial Day.

The US is pressuring the EU to cut tariffs on American goods, as per a report in the FT on Friday. Talks have stalled, with Washington warning of more duties if Brussels doesn't make concessions.