Egypt Makes Eyes at the IMF but is it Ready for Tough Love?
Egypt's interim government have shown willingness to reform but more austerity is needed to satisfy the IMF.
US Military Aid to Egypt Resumes Starting With Apache Deal
Obama administration paves the way for military aid to resume to Egypt
Egypt Tastes Austerity With Gas Price Hike in May
The price of natural gas will double next month in Egypt but only for the few businesses and consumers on the national grid.
Ukraine Gas Crisis Talks Not Going Ahead
Proposed negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, the EU and Slovakia will not happen this Thursday
Ukraine in Last Ditch Bid to Reach Energy Deal with Russia as Gas War Looms
Ukraine could meet with Russia, Slovakia and the European Commission this week to discuss the looming energy crisis.
Energy Rich Countries Under Fire for Human Rights Abuses
Report calls for the gas-rich country's government to improve conditions for workers
Russia Defiant Over Sanctions: PM says Europe Gas Threat is a 'Bluff'
Dmitry Medvedev says Russia can turn to eastern markets if The West imposes tougher sanctions
Ukraine Crisis Keeps Oil Prices High
WTI and Brent Crude both fell but remained high after the Ukraine crisis showed no sign of calming.
Ukraine Crisis: Sweden Eyes Military Spending Boost to Counter Russian Threat
Stockholm coalition government to hike defence spending if re-elected
US Promises $50m Aid Package to Ukraine Government as Biden Visits Kiev
Financial help offered to Kiev government as US Vice President calls for corruption crackdown
South Sudan: Hundreds of 'Ethnic Killings' in Oil Capital Bentiu, Says UN
United Nations South Sudan mission reports targeted killings in oil hub Bentiu
Russian Recession Looms: Economy Tanks as Ukraine Crisis Shows No Sign of Ending
The Russian economy is facing the prospect of sliding in to recession this year as the Ukraine crisis drags on.
EU Agrees to Gas Crisis Talks with Russia and Ukraine
EU Commission chief writes President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine gas summit.
Ukraine Crisis: Putin Says 'Impossible' for Europe to Stop Buying Russian Gas
Russian president brushes off European talk about diversifying its energy supplies
Tax Dodgers to be Shamed Publicly in Pakistan Crackdown
Decision to publish details of Pakistan's taxpayers comes in move to improve revenue base.
Ukraine Crisis: Businesses Lobby Against Russia Sanctions Ahead of Geneva Talks
Corporate lobbyists have pressed Western governments to avoid sanctions on sectors of the Russian economy.
South Sudan Army Confirms Rebels Hold Key Oil Town Bentiu
Rebels snatch back oil hub three months after President Salva Kiir troops regained control
GlaxoSmithKline Bribery Probe Extended to Jordan and Lebanon
GSK bribery probe had already included company's operations in Iraq.
Syrian President Assad's Favourite Restaurant Moves to Iraq
Iconic Naranj restaurant has opened a branch in Erbil, capital of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Why Africans Pay Annual £2bn 'Super Tax' to Transfer Money Abroad
New report calls for investigation into money transfer companies after discovery of excessive charges
Ukraine Crisis Sends Oil Prices to Six-Week High
Ukraine's political upheveal has sent oil prices rocketing.
Iran Eyes Vasectomy Ban to Boost Economy Through Birthrate
Iran's government voted to discuss a ban on vasectomies and a tightening of birth control
South Sudan Rebels Seize Bentiu and Order Oil Workers to Evacuate
Rebels in South Sudan claim seizure of capital of oil-rich Unity state
Germany Begins Pumping Ukraine with Gas as Political Crisis Intensifies
German company RWE delivered natural gas to Kiev on Tuesday as European leader consider deeper sanctions against Moscow
BP Chief Bob Dudley Says Investments 'Rock Solid' on Moscow Trip
BP chief executive Bob Dudley says BP investments not under threat from Western sanctions.
The Slow Death of Egypt's Tourism Industry
Egypt's tourism industry has been sliding since 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
Ukraine Crisis: Rising Tensions Leave Investors Cautious
European markets were tentative on Tuesday morning as the crisis in Ukraine threatened to escalate further
Western Leaders Consider Wider Sanctions as Ukraine Raises Interest Rates
Western leaders are considering more economic sanctions against Moscow after unrest in Ukraine's east.
Ukraine Crisis: What Can Europe Do If Russia Cuts Off the Gas?
Europe is better prepared to deal with a disruption to Russian gas supplies than it was last time
Syria's War Economy: How it Works and Who Makes Money
An informal economy has developed in Syria as warlords and profiteers search for the cash to fund their war machines
