Oil Dispute Costs Libya More than £10bn
National Oil Corporation say security is number one priority for Libya.
Gazprom Hikes Ukraine Gas Bill to $5.2bn and Threatens to Cut Supply
Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller told Russia's President Vladimir Putin that Gazprom will only deliver what Ukraine pays for
Syria: Russia Boosts Financial Aid to Bashar al-Assad Regime
Russian newspaper cites high-ranking Moscow source saying Syrian regime requested aid for social projects
British Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan a £29bn Failure
New report finds Britain has spent more than £34bn on military inrterventions since the end of the Cold War.
South Africa Mining Strike Talks Breaks Down
Ngoako Ramatlhodi said mediation to end four month-old mining strike has broken down.
Top Energy Official Sacked as China's Anti-Corruption Probe Widens
Deputy director at National Energy Association ousted from role after allegations of corruption.
Thailand Coup: How Will it Affect Lucrative Tourism Industry?
Political unrest had already hurt Thailand's tourism sector and cancellations likely to increase with military rule
Gazprom CEO: World Changing China-Russia Gas Deal Will Impact European Prices
Alexei Miller says "epoch making" 30-year gas supply deal will influence the whole market
Putin Warns 'Western Sanctions Will Boomerang' as US World Vision Has Failed
Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seeming to drive a wedge between European Union and US
Visa and Mastercard Staying in Russia, Mulling Russia-Based Payments System
Major credit and debit card companies have no plans to leave Russia despite threats of deeper Western sanctions.
Shell and Exxon Mobil 'Eager to Work in Russia' Despite Sanctions Threat
Russian energy minister upbeat over Western oil investment despite threat of deeper sanctions over Ukraine.
Chinese Mining Boss Sentenced to Death as Xi Jinping's Corruption Purge Bites
Former mining boss Liu Han receives death penalty on charges of leading mafia-style crime operations on Sichuan.
Russia Could Relax Tough Rules for Visa and Mastercard
Central bank source said Visa and Mastercard could be exempt from new laws after a Russian banks embargo
US Companies Absent From Russia's Economic Forum as Putin Demands Respect
French corporate chiefs will make up the biggest delegation of business leaders at the St Petersburg event.
Vietnam Threatens Legal Action Over South China Sea Dispute
Vietnam considers options as China deploys oil rig in disputed waters in South China Sea
Vietnam Offers Help to Companies After Deadly Anti-China Riots
Companies affected by the riots will receive tax breaks and rent waivers as Hanoi tries to limit damage.
EU Elections: Inside the Brussels Bureaucracy Lies a World of Whispering Lobbyists
Brussels is home to 30,000 lobbyists, the second largest concentration on the planet after Washington DC
Ukraine Crisis: Russia Won't Cut Off Gas to EU
European energy firms don't expect gas supplies to suffer from Ukraine crisis.
Russia Signs Landmark Gas Agreement With China
Details over the price China will pay for gas not released
United States Slaps Sanctions on 12 Russians Over Magnitsky Case
US Treasury said sanctions not related to Ukraine crisis.
Xi Holds Upper Hand as Putin Pushes for Gas Deal on China Visit
Cajoling China to sign a multibillion dollar gas supply deal is proving tougher than carving up Ukraine.
Egypt: Sisi Touts 'Marshall Plan' Ahead of Presidential Election
Egyptians will vote for a new president next on May 26 and 27 with Sisi the runaway favourite
Oil Rebels Back Rogue Libyan General Khalifa Haftar
Rebels controlling oil ports in eastern Libya have backed former military leader's assault on Islamist militants.
Russia's Vladimir Putin in China Seeking Gas Deal
China is Russia's largest trading partner and the countries are expected to announce a number of agreements
Russia Softens Tone on Ukraine as Gas War Threat Recedes
Russia's foreign minister says Russia open to Slovakia sending reverse gas flows to Ukraine.
European Union Wants Ukraine Russia Gas Dispute Resolved Before June
EU Energy Commissioner says two rounds of talks will take place next week
Vietnam's Anti-China Riots Scaring Off Foreign Businesses
Arson, violence and looting directed at foreign businesses in Vietnam damaging investor confidence.
EU Eyes Eastern Mediterranean Gas Amid Russia-Ukraine Dispute
European Union could import gas from Cyprus and Israel as alternative to Russian gas.
South Africa's Impala Has Already Lost $500 Million During 'Devastating' Strike
Production at South Africa's platinum mines has been halted by worker strikes since January.
Government Cheers but Portugal Exits Bailout With a Whimper
Mission is only half accomplished as Portugal prepares to reassert control over its finances.
