http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apec-vietnam-tpp-idUSKCN18H012 TPP countries agree to explore options for trade deal without U.S.

In response to a new round of U.S. sanctions, Russia is pledging to sell more of its U.S. dollar denominated holdings. Russia has sold off more than 84% of its US holdings in recent months, Treasury data released last month shows.