France Foreign Minister Says Russia Warship Sale Will Go Ahead
French foreign minister tweets support for sale after Barack Obama questions deal
China Military Spending Topped $145bn in 2013, Says US
Pentagon report shows China's military spending far higher than Beijing official admits
Barack Obama Threatens Deeper Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Actions
US president warns Russia president Putin over funding and encouraging insurgency in eastern Ukraine
Standard Chartered Suspends Some Metal Financing After Qingdao Port Probe
South Africa-based bank launched investigation into irregularities at north-east China port
Energy Shortages in Crimea as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Deepens
Moscow says it could spend up to $7bn on Crimea in 2014 alone.
France Warns $10bn BNP Paribas Fine Could Scupper US-EU Trade Deal
French Finance Minister Michel Sapin latest government official to complain over possible major fine
Major Hedge Fund Bets Against Saga Shares After IPO Flop
Over-50s insurance and holiday company's shares have lost 7% of value since floating.
Lloyds Bank Offloads Discounted Loans to Hedge Fund Cerberus
European banks are selling off loans in a bid to trim bloated balance sheets.
China Rejects Philippines Court Case in South China Sea Dispute
Manila is seeking to establish an exclusive economic zone in waters that China also claims
Ukraine to Split State Gas Firm as European Integration Looms
Naftogaz to split into three companies in line with European Union norms.
Poland's 25 Years of Communist Freedom Shows Ukraine European Future
Poland celebrates 25 years since Freedom Day when it held its first elections.
Singapore Company Debt Soars to 'Danger Threshold'
GMT Research Ltd says Singapore private companies have significantly increased leveraging over past few years
Tiananmen Square 25th Anniversary: No Hard Landing for China Economy
China's economy changed direction in wake of Tiananmen square protests and massacre
MQM Leader Altaf Hussain's Arrest in London Sparks Unrest in Karachi
Pakistan's largest city in lockdown after arrest of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's leader.
World Bank's Kim Sees No End to Syrian War but Insists Region Can Come Back Stronger
World Bank President brings hopeful message on visit to Middle East
Russia and Ukraine Hold Talks as Threat of Gas War Recedes
Russia and Ukraine state energy firms to keep up negotiations to avert gas delivery cuts.
G4S Israel Contract Being Probed by UK Watchdog
Government-funded watchdog to investigate human rights abuse allegations in West Bank
Pipeline Politics and the Battle for Power in Iraq
Turkey's decision to export Kurdish oil alters the balance of power in Iraqi politics.
Baghdad Warns Buyers of 'Stolen and Smuggled' Oil as Iraq-Kurdistan Dispute Escalates
Baghdad already filed for arbitration against Turkey to stop oil exports from Arbil
Russia Extends Ukraine Gas Payment Deadline
Gazprom extends deadline after Kiev transfers $786m to the Russian state energy giant
Saudi Arabia and UAE Ready Massive $20bn Aid Package to Boost Egypt's Shattered Economy
Aid deal dependant on Abdel Fattah al-Sisi winning May presidential elections
Ukraine Pays Russia $786m Towards Huge Gas Debt
Ukraine's prime minister said payment was made at rate of $268 per 1,0000 cubic metres
Conflict Minerals Deadline Looms for Companies
US SEC asked companies to audit their raw material supply chains by 2 June
Egypt: Fitch Ratings Unmoved by Sisi Election Victory
Ratings agency unconvinced new president has mandate or political will for radical public finance reform
Zambians Protest Over Vedanta 'Tax Dodge' Claims
FTSE 250-listed Vedanta chairman caught in video boasting of higher-than-reported profits at Zambian subsidiary
EU Energy Chief Calls For Compromise in Ukraine-Russia Gas Crisis Talks
Gazprom threatens to stop gas supplies to Ukraine if Kiev does not pay for June deliveries
Egypt's Sisi Faces Tough Task to Fix Economy
Sisi is under pressure to push through austerity reforms in order to attract foreign investment
Libya Floats New Law to Attract International Investors
Insecurity has plagued Libya since the 2011 revolution and put off foreign firms from investing.
Russia and Ukraine Set for Crisis Talks as Gas Bill Deadline Looms
Russia threatened to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine if it does not make a pre-payment for June gas deliveries
Libya Disorder Dealing Harmful Blow to Oil and Gas Exploration
Exploration likely to suffer as government accuses former general of launching a coup
