MINSK (Reuters) - Shortly after emerging from a crisis that wiped out its foreign currency reserves and forced a 65 percent rouble devaluation, Belarus appears to be sticking with some of the policies that caused it - but with more caution.Full story
MINSK (Reuters) - Flags flew at half-mast and TV and radio channels dropped entertainment programs in Belarus on Wednesday in mourning for Venezuela's Hugo Chavez whose anti-U.S. policies made him a natural ally for hardline President Alexander Lukashenko. Full story
MINSK (Reuters) - Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko accused the International Monetary Fund of playing politics and said the Fund should clear the way for a new $3.5 billion credit program. Full story
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko makes a speech during Victory Day celebration in Minsk May 9, 2013. Belarus on Thursday commemorated the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. REUTERS/Viktor Drachev/Pool (BELARUS - Tags: ANNIVERSARY MILITARY POLITICS)
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko meets with veterans during Victory Day celebrations in Minsk May 9, 2013. Belarus commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. REUTERS/Victor Drachev/Pool (BELARUS - Tags: MILITARY ANNIVERSARY)
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks during Victory Day celebrations in Minsk May 9, 2013. Belarus commemorates the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. REUTERS/Victor Drachev/Pool (BELARUS - Tags: MILITARY ANNIVERSARY POLITICS)
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko inspects the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta March 19, 2013. Lukashenko is in Indonesia for a three-day state visit. REUTERS/Supri (INDONESIA - Tags: POLITICS)
