Russian military spending could shrink 10% this year, says Rostec CEO
Russian economy expected to enter recession in 2015.
Isis: US-led air strikes 'kill 1,600' people in Syria over 5 months with militants in majority
There have been 1,465 Isis militants killed in Syria in bombing campaign since September.
Ukraine crisis: Kiev says rebel shelling prevents heavy weapons withdrawal
Ukraine and rebel groups have two weeks to pull back from front line and establish buffer zone.
HSBC profits plunge after 'challenging year'
HSBC confirms chief executive has Swiss account, set up in name of Panamanian company.
Greece set for austerity reform showdown
Greek government hopes to save €7.3bn in tax evasion and smuggling crackdown, according to reports.
Eurogroup drafts accord paving way for Greek deal
Eurogroup reaches initial agreement on draft text to extend Greek financial support
Isis in Iraq: 25,000 Iraqis and Kurds preparing to recapture Mosul from Islamic State
Isis has controlled Iraq's second biggest city since last June.
Greek PM 'certain' eurozone will accept deal
German magazine says European Central Bank has made contingency plans for Greek exit.
Greece and eurozone 'close to deal' as ministers meet for critical talks
Eurozone ministers set for crucial round of talks over Greek debt on Friday.
Oil price slump will not stop Gulf money pouring into Egypt
Egypt reliant on external aid following years of political turmoil and economic mismanagement.
Germany rejects Greek loan request, plunging Europe into uncertainty
Shock announcement points to rift at the heart of the European Union.
European Jews urged to ignore Netanyahu's call to migrate as 'danger and racism' awaits in Israel
Israeli prime minister accused of exploiting terror attacks for political gain.
Oil prices fall amid signs of oversupply
Saudi Arabia has fiercely protected market share since oil prices began to slide in June last year.
Drones for sale: US to sell armed drones to friends and allies
US state department announces new policy after two-year review
Ipsos Mori: Nearly half of British consumers boycott firms over tax avoidance
British consumers increasingly disenchanted with tax avoiding businesses.
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras condemns EU sanctions on Russia
Tsipras says sanctions are 'hypocritical' because they don't target Russian super rich with foreign assets.
Greece seeks six-month emergency loan extension
Athens says six-month extension request is for existing EU loan and not for bailout terms
Amnesty International: Yemen's Houthi rebels abducting and torturing opposition
Human rights watchdog says group has tortured at least one opponent to death this month
Heidegger argued Jews self-destructed in Holocaust
Black Notebooks reveal German philosopher argued Jews were agents of own destruction
Grexistential threat: Euro crisis going to the wire
Grexit looms large as Friday deadline set for Greece to reach deal and stave off bankruptcy.
UK house prices rise 9.8% as housing market mystery deepens
Housing market data looks increasingly difficult to predict.
Grexit looms: Eurozone top official issues Friday ulitmatum for Greek bailout extension
Yawning gap between Athens and Brussels grows further as meeting ends in stalemate.
Grexit: Greece debt talks cut short as Athens rejects 'absurd' bailout extension
Greek government official slams euro group proposal to extend current bailout as waste of time
Deadly Aden clashes between Houthis and Hadi loyalists as UN demands end to Yemen violence
At least three killed in Aden clashes as UN demands Houthis release Yemen president and cabinet
Brexit would be 'disaster' for UK and EU
EU Trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom warns of painful separation if UK leaves the EU.
Iraq PM Abadi planning Mosul offensive to rout Isis 'within months'
Haider al-Abadi said Iraq's second city could be taken from IS with little bloodshed.
Eurozone ministers sceptical ahead of critical Greek debt talks
Greece wants to restructure debt repayments, terms of austerity before accepting new bailout.
Bashar al-Assad not 'final solution' to Syria war but he will play a part: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura
Over 200,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict as it enters fifth year.
US-led coalition air strikes kill 20 Isis militants
Aerial bombing campaign has intensified following killing of Jordanian pilot.
German growth surprise spurs European stocks
Possibility of Greece reaching deal with eurozone also fuels growth in European markets.
