Bob Diamond Venture Buys $270m Stake in Nigerian Bank
Diamond's Atlas Mara investment vehicle pays $270m to raise its stake in Union Bank of Nigeria.
Yemen Partially Restores Fuel Subsidy But Protesters Remain
Subsidy had been cut in July but this lead to unrest that crippled capital Sanaa.
'Reckless' BP Could Face Billions in Fines Over Gulf Oil Disaster
BP found grossly negligent over 2010 oil spill in Gulf of Mexico.
Iraq's Biggest Oil Refinery out of Action For at Least a Year
Baiji oil refinery subject of militant attacks from Islamic State fighters in recent months.
Russia Decries France's Decision to Cancel Warship Delivery
Spokeswoman for Russian foreign ministry said decision a disgrace that smacks of cowing to US pressure.
Israel to Sell $15bn of Natural Gas to Jordan
Deal could be worth $15bn over a 15 year period.
Horsemeat Scandal: Report Calls For Food Crime Unit to Tackle Fraud
Elliot report into horsemeat scandal says supermarket price wars increase risk of contamination.
Behind the Kurdish Oil Mystery: Cash, Power Grabs and the Battle for Statehood
Series of tankers carrying Kurdish crude oil disappeared mysteriously as cargoes were sold in secret.
Nato Summit 2014: UK to Sign £3.5bn Deal For Fully Digitised Armoured Vehicles
The deal would be the biggest British military order in more than 30 years.
Yemen Secures Massive IMF Loan Amid Political and Economic Turmoil
International Monetary Fund agrees $553m loan to Yemen's government after it lifted fuel subsidies.
Pakistan Reforms up in Smoke as Protests Strangle Economy
Protesters in capital Islamabad have brought the city to a standstill.
Hi-Tech Haredis: Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Jews Need to Get into the 21st Century Workplace
Percentage of Haredis in employment has soared in recent years but still lower than Jewish Israelis.
Austria Backs EU Sanctions and Accuses Russia of 'Deception' in Ukraine
Austrian Chancellor takes tougher line on Russia over revelations troops and tanks crossed border.
Ukraine Crisis: EU Considers Ban on Russian Bonds Unless Kremlin's Troops Leave Neighbouring Country
European Union could ban purchase of new Russian government bonds in fresh sanctions
South Korea Lifts Beef Growth Additive Ban
Seoul reverses zero-tolerance stance on beef containing feed additive Zilmax.
China Warns European Union Against Fresh Sanctions on Russia
China's foreign ministry spokesperson urges all sides to avoid measures that could escalate crisis.
China Issues Tax Breaks for Green Cars to Tackle Air Pollution
Tax breaks mostly help domestic manufacturers of 'new energy' cars as China pushes reforms.
Australia Slaps New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Conflict
Australia's PM Tony Abbott tells parliament Kremlin is bullying its neighbour
Russia Warns Ukraine Gas Reserves 'Critical' Ahead of Winter
Moscow says Ukraine could be forced to siphon off gas bound for European countries.
Kurdish Oil Mystery Deepens as Tanker Loaded With Crude Disappears off US Coast
United Kalavryta tanker had been anchored off the Texas coast amid a legal challenge from Baghdad.
Egypt Seeks Free Trade Zone Talks with Gulf States in Bid to Boost Economy
Egyptian media reports hint at free trade meetings before end of 2014.
Beijing Loyalist Heads for Victory in Macau After Pro-Democracy Movement Stifled
Fernando Chui the only candidate in Sunday's official election in China's semi-autonomous territory.
Ebola Wreaks Havoc With West African Economies
Freedom of movement restricted in and out of countries where virus has proliferated.
EU Wants to Secure Gas Supplies As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Rages
European Union Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said bloc prepared for possible winter crisis.
Nigeria Doctor Dies from Ebola in Oil Hub Port Harcourt
Doctor said to have contracted disease from the man linked to Nigeria's first case of Ebola.
China Supplier for Samsung and Lenovo Denies Child Worker Accusations
HEG Technology said no children working in its Huizhou factory.
China Seeks Vietnam Reconciliation After South China Sea Row
South China Sea territorial dispute led to riots in Vietnam.
Algeria To Launch Five Year Investment Plan Worth $262bn to Reduce Oil and Gas Dependence
Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has launched similar programmes during his tenure.
Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt Agree On River Nile Mega Dam Inspections
Egypt says hydro-electric dam could disrupt river Nile's water flow to Egypt.
Shell Speeds up Nigeria Oilfields $5bn Sell-Off Plans
Anglo-Dutch oil major advancing with plans to dispose of $5bn worth of oilfields in Nigeria.