China Expects US Pressure but Vows to Find Right Pace for Financial Reforms
China Vice Premier Wang Yang said moving too fast on reforms could be fatal to Beijing.
Russia Says Ukraine Will 'Steal' Gas Bound For Europe
Kremlin chief of staff sharpens rhetoric with no end in sight to long-running gas dispute.
Brics to Launch New Development Bank at Brazil Summit
Russian minister says bank's HQ to be decided at Fortaleza summit on July 15-16.
Sisi's Subsidy Squeeze in Egypt Welcomed Abroad But Comes With a High Domestic Cost
Sisi had pledged to focus on helping the poorest in Egyptian society during his election campaign.
Total Boss Christophe de Margerie: Kurdish Hopes of Becoming Major Oil Player Premature
The KRG is hopeful oil output could spike in the next few years to one million barrels of oil per day.
Isis Mobile Wallet Drops Name After Rise of Ultra-Violent Militants in Iraq
Isis mobile wallet was initially named after an Egyptian goddess.
EU Prepares Fresh Sanctions Over Russia's Actions in Ukraine
EU to announce targets on Wednesday as Obama and Hollande say Russia must stop destabilising Ukraine.
Iran Birth Control Ban Moves Closer as Ayatollah Seeks to 'Strengthen National Identity'
Iran's birth rate has fallen to around 1.22% from a 1986 level of 3.22%.
Putin Calls for Russia to Increase Arms Exports as Economy Slumps
Russia is leading global arms seller and exported $15.7bn of arms in 2013.
Egypt Reaches Out to UAE as Fuel Subsidy Reforms Bite
Trio of ministers travel to United Arab Emirates in bid to boost foreign investment in Egypt.
Nutella Maker Ferrero Buys Turkey's Biggest Hazelnut Company
Reports in Turkish media say Ferrero has acquired Oltan Gida.
Russia's Geopolitical Woes Weigh on Consumer Confidence
Russian consumer confidence rebounded slightly in June from a record low the previous month.
World Bank Announces $400m for Turkey Gas Facility
World Bank to provide $400 million for gas storage facility at Tuz Golu.
Islamic State Controls All of Syria's Major Oil Fields
The Islamic State declared an Islamic caliphate straddling Iraq and Syria in early July.
Sisi Reforms Hike Egypt's Electricity Prices
Energy prices in Egypt among the lowest in the world thanks to state subsidies.
Russia-Europe Gas Steady as EU Says it Has Right to Reverse Flow to Ukraine
EU's Gunther Oettinger said European countries have right to sell on Russian gas.
South Africa Metalworkers Strike to Continue Amid Violence
Open-ended strike continues after union rejects pay increase offer
Syrian Refugees by the Million Bringing Lebanon to Brink of Economic Collapse
Lebanon could have more than 1.5 million Syrians registered as refugees by the end of 2014.
Mers Virus: Saudi Camel Ban Would Decimate Somalia's Economy
Mers virus led to 292 deaths in Saudi Arabia but origins remain unknown.
South Africa Police Fire Rubber Bullets at Striking Workers
Metalworkers and engineers went on strike on Tuesday demanding 12% pay hike.
McDonald's Replaced by RusBurger as Moscow Digests Crimea
Russian fast food chain offering Czar cheeseburger to open branch in Crimea capital.
Russia-Europe Gas Flow Steady as Ministers Push For Ukraine Truce
Gazprom said gas flows to Europe steady on Thursday.
Libyan Government Regains Major Oil Terminals, Brent Dips Below $112
Libyan rebels return Ras Lanuf and Es Sider oil terminals to government after year-long standoff.
Tony Blair To Advise Egypt's President Sisi on Economy
Former British Prime Minister to advise former head of the armed forces in controversial move
Fresh Russia Sanctions on Hold as European Foreign Ministers Meet in Berlin
Fighting in eastern Ukraine rages as foreign ministers resume talks to end the conflict.
Britain Calls on European Nations to 'Pull Their Weight' in Syria Aid
Britain slams France, Spain and Italy for not doing enough' in international relief effort.
Oil Price Steady Amid Iraq Fears and Reports Libyan Terminals to Reopen
Brent crude futures stubborn above $112 a barrel as Iraq government struggles to defeat insurgency.
Yemeni Tribes Clash Over Oil Territory Leaving 15 Dead
Neighbouring tribes renew deadly conflict over plot of land believed to be rich in oil.
US and EU Sanctions Had "Chilling Effect" on Russian Economy
Russia could face economic isolation and $100bn of capital flight in 2014.
Egypt's President Sisi Signs 10% Tax on Capital Gains and Dividends into Law
Capital gains tax part of new administration's plan to boost public finances.
