Iraq's Baiji Refinery Could Be Open in 3 Months after Government Forces Beat Back Isis
Militants from the Islamic State have fought to capture the Baiji oil refinery since June.
Ukraine Wants to Halt Russian Gas Imports For Good
Nafotgaz chief executive says Ukraine wants to reduce reliance on Russian gas.
UN Seeks to Halt Isis Oil Trade by Seizing Tankers
New United Nations report recommends ban on flights entering and leaving Isis territory.
Nato Chief Sees Serious Russian Military Buildup in Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg said a serious military build up taking place on Ukraine-Russia border.
Baroness Warsi In Twitter Row Over Deadly Jerusalem Synagogue Attack
Lady Warsi criticised for tweets in aftermath of an attack on a synagogue that left four people dead.
Isis Executions Prompt US Hostage Policy Review
US reviewing hostage policy after deaths of James Foley, Steven Sotloff and Peter Kassig
UK Inflation Rises in October but Still Well Below Target
Inflation rose to 1.3% in October, well below the Bank of England's target rate of 2%
Rouble Regains Ground But Oil Prices Weigh on Russian Currency
Russia's rouble up by 0.8% against dollar on Tuesday as exporters traded in foreign revenues.
US Veterans Sue Major European Banks 'For Helping Finance Iraq Attacks'
Lawsuit relates to allegations five banks violated sanctions on Iran.
Yemen: US Blacklists Former Leader Ali Abdullah Saleh Amid Political Turmoil
Alli Abdullah Saleh is accused of meddling in Yemen's political transition by backing Houthi rebels.
Serbia and Albania Leaders Clash Over Kosovo Independence
Serbia PM Vucic rejects Albania's PM call for Serbia to recognise Kosovo as independent country.
Russia's Second Biggest Bank Could Quit London Stock Exchange as Sanctions Bite
VTB chief executive Andrei Kostin threatens to quit the London Stock Exchange for Chinese bourses.
Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto Linked to Mansion Scandal amid Widespread Protests
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto travelled to China despite massive street protests in Mexico.
Apec Summit 2014: US and China Agree to Major Visa Overhaul
United States and China agree to major visa changes in bid to boost trade and tourism.
Rouble Jumps After Russian Central Bank Allows Free Float
Bank of Russia allows rouble to float after a spectacular 48% decline against the dollar in 2014.
Fracking Debate: UK Upper House to Look at Shale Gas Sovereign Wealth Fund
UK House of Lords is set to consider the creation of a sovereign wealth fund for shale gas revenues.
Germany Calls For Ukraine Peace After Day of Shelling in Donetsk
Germany foreign minister called for both sides to respect a ceasefire signed in Minsk in September.
IAEA: Iran Eludes Tough Questions on Nuclear Programme
IAEA report says made no progress on nuclear weapon questions on Iran.
Russia's Central Bank Will Intervene 'at Any Moment' to Boost Rouble
Bank of Russia said it would intervene at any moment to prop up the rouble.
Mexico Cancels China High Speed Train Line
Mexico's Pena Nieto said contract to be re-tendered to avoid doubts over bidding process.
China and Japan Make Breakthrough In East China Sea Island Dispute
Japan and China agree to establish a crisis mechanism and attend talks over a territorial dispute.
Oil Falls Below $83 as Dollar Hits Four-Year High
Brent crude fell below $83 a barrel as the US dollar hit a four-year high on Friday.
Jordan Urges US to Allow Arab Bank Appeal
Jordan's biggest bank was found liable for supporting suicide bombers linked to Hamas.
Sisi's Egypt Craves Foreign Investors but Real Tests Will be Domestic
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hopes to attract foreign cash at March 2015 investor summit.
Nato F-16s Scrambled Over Baltic After Russian Military Spy Plane Spotted
Nato scrambles F-16 fighter jets in fresh incident over the Baltic Sea.
Why Russians Are Buying More Ladas
Sales of Russia's iconic Lada car have jumped in October amid a government scheme.
Yemen in Crisis as Key Export Pipeline Blown Up and US Denies Saleh Sanctions Claim
Yemen's government relies on oil revenues to fund its spending programmes.
Armed Men Storm El Sharara Oil Field as Chaos Spreads in Libya
Armed men have seized Libya's biggest operational oil field in the south west of the country.
US Money Laundering Probe Reaches Putin's Inner Circle
US prosecutors investigating Gennady Timchenko over transfer of allegedly illicit funds.
Industrial Output Boost Provides Relief For UK Government
ONS data shows UK industrial output increased 0.6% in September compared to August.
