Russia Says Ukraine Should Be Able to Pay Gas Bill Next Week
Ukraine set to pay Russia $3.1bn by the end of 2014 for gas already delivered
Turkey and Cyprus Conflict Brews as Both Square Up Over Offshore Gas Resources
Turkey vows to continue exploration off Cyprus despite international condemnation.
EU Parliament Approves Juncker's New Commission
The European Parliament has approved Jean-Claude Juncker's Commission after a vote in Strasbourg
Lithuania Sees New Gas Terminal as Game Changer in Russia-Baltic Relations
Lithuania set to open new liquefied natural gas terminal for commercial deliveries in early 2015.
Chinese Firms Flexing Muscles Overseas as Foreign Investment Rockets
China wants to boost foreign investment further after major increase in 2014.
Turkey Central Bank to Pay Interest on Lira Reserves in Bid to Boost Liquidity
Turkey's economy could slow down amid regional turmoil and weak growth in the Eurozone
Russia's Gold Rush: Putin Orders Gold Reserve Buying Spree To Beat Western Sanctions
Russia has surpassed China and Switzerland to become the world's fifth largest gold holder.
Opium Poppy Cultivation Hits All-Time High in Afghanistan
Record high poppy yield the result of long-term problems with counter-narcotics programmes.
UN Could Sanction Key Figures in Yemen Within a Week
Five key Yemeni figures are the target of possible UN sanctions
Political Quiet in Egypt Spurs Moody's Outlook Upgrade
Egypt's government has embarked on energy subsidy reform and hopes to boost foreign investment
World Bank Warns China to Accelerate Economic Reform as Growth Slows
China posted its slowest gross domestic product growth rate since the first quarter of 2009.
Russia Extends EU Food Ban to Include Offal and Animal Fats
Russia has already banned fresh foodstuffs from the US, EU, Canada and Australia
World Trade Organization Condemns US Over Meat Labelling Ruling
WTO had previously ruled against US Cool meat labelling programme as anti-competitive.
Russia Gas Deal Could See Ukraine Through Winter
Russia, Ukraine, and European Commission set for Brussels talks on 21 October.
Qatar Plans $15bn of Asia Investments
Qatar Investment Authority set to expand Asia investments after long-term focus on Europe.
Russia Steps Up Beef with McDonald's as 200 Outlets Put Under Investigation
Russia has already closed nine McDonald's restaurants including one at Pushkin Square.
Russia Credit Rating Cut By Moody's As Economy Slumps
Ruble falls further as Russian credit rating cut to one notch above lowest investment grade
Israel Slides into Deflation as Domestic Growth Falls
Consumer prices in Israel declined for the first time in seven years.
Colombian Farmers Take on Oil Giant BP in UK Court
More than 100 Colombian farmers sue oil giant BP for £18m.
Saudi Arabia Announces Massive Water Storage Project in Riyadh
Water consumption soared in Saudi Arabia as its population increased in recent years.
Yemen Separatists Warn Oil Companies to Halt Exports
Southern Herak movement urges foreign firms to stop oil and gas exports immediately.
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan Set For Crucial River Nile Dam Talks
Three way talks due to be held in Cairo over Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance dam.
Japan's Abe Seeks Putin Meeting to Heal Rift Over Ukraine Sanctions
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to meet Russia President Vladimir Putin at Asia-Europe summit.
Tobacco Law: WTO Delays Australia Plain Packaging Ruling Until 2016
Many countries had been watching Australia decision before legislating
Israel Allows Rebuilding Supplies into Gaza as UN Head Denounces Destruction
UN's Ban Ki-moon says destruction "beyond description" as rebuilding supplies enter Gaza Strip.
Easyjet Waiting for Israel Recovery but Plans New Route from Paris to Tel Aviv
Low-cost carrier has eight routes into Israel from across Europe and looks to expand in future.
Currency Shortages Boost Likelihood of Venezuelan Default
Leading Harvard economists say default almost certain as Nicolas Maduro's government curbs imports.
Tunisia Loses French Tourists After Algeria Beheading
Third of French visitors cancel Tunisia plans after French tourist Hervé Gourdel killed in Algeria.
Russia Seals Raft of Deals With China in Bid to Escape Western Sanctions
Thirty-eight deals signed as China's Premier Li Keqiang visited Moscow.
Saudi Arabia and UAE to Prop Up Egypt With $5bn Aid Boost
Sources say aid to be transferred in October as Egypt struggled to boost foreign currency reserves.
