Serbia In Talks With IMF Over 3-Year Loan
The Balkan country is looking for a deal worth around $1.5bn from the International Monetary Fund.
Vietnam China Tensions Escalate Over South China Sea Oil Rig
Vietnam claims China rammed its ships near the Chinese oil rig in disputed waters in South China Sea.
Russian Markets Rally on Putin Comments as Western Leaders Urge Caution
Russian markets are set for their best week since March after President Vladimir Putin backed Ukraine's presidential election.
Russian Markets Surge on Putin Troop Pullback
Stocks and bonds hit seven-week high on apparent softening of hardline stance by Moscow
Oil Blockade Continues as Libyan Rebels Refuse to Deal With New PM
Rebels are blocking oil exports from the eastern ports of Ras Lanuf and Es Sider.
Ukraine: Presidential Hopeful Petro Poroshenko Urges More EU and US Sanctions on Russia
If Russia backs a referendum in Donbass it could have dramatic implications on the Ukrainian presidential elections.
Ukraine Receives $3.2bn of IMF's $17bn Bailout Package
Ukraine's interim government allocates $1bn to central bank's foreign currency reserves and the rest to the state budget.
Turkey to Buy up to 100 F-35 Fighter Jets
Turkish defence ministry announced first two F-35 purchases in deal that could see Ankara buy 100 jets for $16bn.
Moscow Says US Companies Under Pressure Over St Petersburg Forum
Kremlin spokesman says US companies are being pressured to skip the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
German Minister Sigmar Gabriel: 'European Union Will Rely on Russian Gas in Short Term'
Germany's economic affairs and energy minister says Europe cannot quit Russian gas
US Investigates China Rig Movement as Vietnam Vents Anger
United States looking into the position of a Chinese oil rig that Vietnam says is in its territorial waters
US Readies South Sudan Sanctions in 'Coming Days'
Washington to target individuals on both sides of South Sudan's conflict with economic sanctions in the coming days.
Dubai Property Market Could Overheat, IMF Warns
International Monetary Fund regional director urges action over a possible housing bubble in Dubai.
European Union Playing Hard Ball Over Gazprom's South Stream Gas Pipeline
EU energy chief says the bloc's stance has hardened on the prospect of exemptions for Russia's Gazprom.
Ukraine Crisis Drives Oil Prices Higher
Ongoing violence in eastern Ukraine and threat of deeper sanctions put upward pressure on oil prices
Ukraine Crisis Forces Gold Prices to Three Week High
Gold steadies after trading close to a three-week high over the increasing violence in Ukraine.
Why Pakistan Needs a $12bn Loan
World Bank loan could encourage others to invest in Pakistan's creaking energy sector
Russia to Cut Gas Supply in June if Ukraine Does Not Pay Up
Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Gazprom could cut supplies to Ukraine as early as this summer.
EU Commissioner Slams Russia's 'Divide and Rule' Gas Pricing
EU Energy Commissioner said the bloc should demand a single price from Russian gas giant Gazprom.
World Bank Approves $12 Billion Loan to Pakistan
First part of five year loan will be delivered to Pakistan in the next week
Turkey Confidence Boosted as Interest Rate Cut Looms
Central bank eyes interest rate cut as Turkish shares and bonds rally
Lebanon Politician Walid Jumblatt: 'Legalise Cannabis'
Lebanese Socialist Party leader calls for cannabis cultivation to be legalised to boost farmers' incomes.
Rio Tinto Sues Israeli Billionaire Beny Steinmetz Over Guinea Mining Rights
Anglo-Australian mining company files complaint after it lost rights to Simandou mining concession
Can the Humble Falafel Sandwich Show When Middle East Economies Will Bite?
Falafel Index offers alternative to the Big Mac Index for the Middle East
Reeling from Sanctions, Iran Eyes 400 Airplanes if Nuclear Negotiations Succeed
Iran will seek to replenish its ailing fleet of commercial airliners in the event of economic sanctions being lifted
Oil Prices Slip on Libya Expectations and US China Data
Brent crude slipped after data suggested the world's biggest oil consumers were slowing down.
What is the IMF Small Print for $17bn Ukraine Bailout?
Ukraine's government will receive billions but it will also have to repay billions to meet foreign debt obligations.
IMF Injects $17bn Into Ukraine as Political Violence Intensifies
International Monetary Fund says resolution to geopolitical crisis would boost Ukraine's economy
What Russia's Vladimir Putin Wants in Ukraine
Russian president preparing for a trying month as Ukraine elections loom at end of May
IMF Slashes Russia Growth Forecast as Western Sanctions Bite
International Monetary Fund Slashes Russia's growth forecast to 0.2% for 2014.
