Russian central bank hikes rate from 7.5% to 8% on the back of inflation fears
ONS data confirms that UK GDP now 0.2% above previous peak in first quarter of 2008.
Issues separating parties remain unresolved at present, according to mediator Daniel Pollack.
But RBS chief executive Ross McEwan sounds warning siren on troubles ahead
Hometrack UK housing market survey shows just 0.1% house price growth on average in July
Chinese firms, Connell Group of China and Sino Life Insurance, preparing to build methanol production and export facility in Texas.
IMF cut global economic growth forecast to 3.4% after US and China weakness.
The first phase will be completed by 2018.
Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, hits out at "uncompetitive" US.
Towers Watson says the sector is set to grow considerably in the next 10 years.
However, talks with US-Canadian miner Newmont Mining have not made progress.
Moscow has begun sending Mi-35 helicopter gunships and Su-25 fighter jets to Baghdad
The EU will analyse findings before deciding how to proceed with negotiations.
CBI survey of firms suggests continued strong activity growth in key sectors of economy.
The central bank has been slated for not raising interest rates, but they've made the right move.
Beijing plans to complete extension by 2020
Car production rises 3.5% to 791,314 units during first half of 2014.
Headline Markit PMI figure picks up pace in July, but eurozone troubles far from over.
The Office for Budget Responsibility analysis says it will happen by 2033
HSBC flash China manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to 52 in July from 50.7 in June.
The Sewol Ferry Disaster in April hurt consumer sentiment and domestic consumption, leading to a GDP growth decline.
NZ central bank raises OCR by 25 basis point to 3.5% but hints at period of pause before further hikes.
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
The taskforce also called on ministers to treat computer science as a fourth "core science" subject.
Ultra-violent jihadists control revenue-generating oil facilities in Syria and Iraq.
India wants to increase oil imports from South America and Africa.
Egypt says it will settle its debts to foreign oil companies by 2017
The yuan has reversed almost a quarter of the decline in the past three months, helped by stronger trade and growth numbers over June and July.
Retail sales were up by +21% in July
MPC minutes show policymakers grappling with labour market paradox on which rates hike hinges.