EU Reaches Agreement on Tougher Sanctions Against Russia and Extends Asset Freezes
European Union ambassadors have agreed to pass tougher sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis.
Russian Consumer Agency Wants to Ban McDonald's Royal Cheeseburger And Filet-o-Fish
Russia's consumer protection agency files lawsuit in bid to ban some burgers, milkshakes and ice cream.
Russia: US Ukraine Sanctions Could Spark Trade Dispute
Russia ambassador tells WTO latest US sanctions could break WTO rules.
Russia Central Bank Hikes Key Interest Rate to 8% in Surprise Move
Russian central bank hikes rate from 7.5% to 8% on the back of inflation fears
International Monetary Fund Slashes 2014 Global Growth Forecast
IMF cut global economic growth forecast to 3.4% after US and China weakness.
Ukraine PM Yatsenyuk Resigns After Ruling Coalition Collapses
Parliament registers bill to hold early parliamentary elections on September 28
Israel the 'Pariah State'? UK Foreign Minister Warns Western Support is Waning as Gaza School Shelled
Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said high civilians casualties were damaging support.
From Russia With Love: Fighter Jets and Attack Helicopters Delivered to Iraq
Moscow has begun sending Mi-35 helicopter gunships and Su-25 fighter jets to Baghdad
China to Extend Tibet Railway Line to India, Nepal and Bhutan borders
Beijing plans to complete extension by 2020
Where the Brics Stand on Israel's Gaza Offensive
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Isis Smuggling $50m of Oil Monthly to fund Medieval Caliphate in Iraq and Syria
Ultra-violent jihadists control revenue-generating oil facilities in Syria and Iraq.
Egypt Paying Back Foreign Oil Firms $6bn by 2017
Egypt says it will settle its debts to foreign oil companies by 2017
China's Xi Meets Fidel Castro and Praises Socialist Bond with Cuba
Xi Jinping met the ageing revolutionary leader on a two-day state visit to Cuba.
Ukraine Crisis: EU Announces Fresh Sanctions on Russia
EU foreign ministers agreed to extend asset freezes and travel bans and explore sectoral sanctions.
Syria Conflict Has Cost Oil and Gas Industries $21.4 Billion
Islamic State jihadists have taken over all oil production facilities in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.
China's President Xi Jinping Seeks Stronger Ties With Reformed Cuba
China's President wraps up Latin American tour with two-day visit to Cuba.
Divided EU Ministers Meet Over Russia Sanctions
France, Germany and Britain urged tougher penalties for Moscow after Malaysia Airlines disaster.
Israel's Tourism Industry Decimated as Gaza Offensive Escalates
Analysts say tourism industry could lost half a billion dollars, having been set for record year.
Ukraine Spending $130m a Month Fighting Insurgency
Kiev calls for extra aid to fight insurgency amid predictions economy will shrink by 6.5% in 2014.
Qatar Announces New Labour Law Reforms Amid Workers' Rights Outcry
Qatari government responds to international outcry over labour laws.
Turkey Proposes Free Trade Zone With Russia
Russian media reports Ankara seeking to boost trade with Moscow amid EU frustration over TTIP.
Russia's Severstal Sells United States Subsidiaries in $2.3bn Deal
Severstal sells Colombus plant to Steel Dynamics, while its Deaborn Plant is sold to AK Steel.
Ukraine: Rosneft Oil Refinery on Fire After Shelling
Russian oil giant-owned, idle refinery is located near the frontline of eastern Ukraine's separatist insurgency.
Libya Asks United Nations Security Council to Protect Oil and Airports
Libya has failed to maintain security in the wake of Muammar Qaddafi's ousting in 2011.
Shell to Quit Qatar Gas Project
Shell set to end investment after drilling a dry well in Qatar's North Field.
Russian Stocks Slip Further After Losing $4.4bn on US Sanctions
Russia stocks and currency fall after pro-Russian separatists are accused of downing civilian jet.
Islamic State Seizes Syria Gas Field
Jihadists from Islamic State seize Shaar gas field in central Syria Islamic State Killing 23.
Iraq Kurds Begin Pumping Kirkuk Oil
Oil ministry estimates Kurds pumping 20,000 - 25,000 barrels a day.
UN Threatens South Sudan with Sanctions After $38m China Arms Transfer Revealed
China sent $38m worth of arms to South Sudanese government in June.
Libyan Flights Grounded After Airport Staff Walkout Amid Clashes
Rival militias have clashed at country's main airport since Sunday.
