Britons living in Cyprus were outraged on Sunday by Cypriot government's plans to impose a levy on bank deposits, some saying they would withdraw their savings as soon as possible.
Eurozone rescue package for Cyprus calls for unprecedented €5.8bn levy on savers.
China's arms exports surge 162 percent between 2008 and 2012 from previous five-year period, says SIPRI.
The UK high streets enjoy strongest growth since December 2011 while shopping centres suffer decline in footfall.
New home prices in 62 of 70 Chinese cities increase as government seeks to cool the sector.
Property asking prices rise 1.7% nationally, indicating revival of the UK housing market.
Chancellor insists there can be no let-up on spending cuts if the UK is to avoid a European-style debt crisis.
Airport Council International (ACI) announces list of top airports in the world
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, whose party does not have a majority in parliament, says deal necessary to avert chaotic bankruptcy.
Run on banks feared as account holders react with shock to £13bn deal.
The deal requires Cyprus to trim deficit, shrink banking sector and increase taxes.
Analysts say deficit reduction still Chancellor George Osborne's main aim ahead of 2013 Budget.
Pound sees biggest jump since July before broadcast of ITV interview with Bank of England governor that warns recent fall has gone too far.
Singapore government introduces five to seven percent hike in stamp duty for house buyers to cool the sector .
Increased availability of mortgages have triggered more home purchases recently.
The European Union Summit have debated the issues of jobs, growth and spending cuts in the region.
Japan's upper and lower houses approve former ADB chief Haruhiko Kuroda as the next Bank of Japan chief.
Operation Weeting detectives arrest four Trinity Mirror editors as publisher announces poor 2012 results.
Lloyds Banking Group’s job cuts are in line with CEO Antonio Horta-Osorio's strategy to slash headcount by 15,000 by 2014.
Labour leader Ed Miliband uses British Chambers of Commerce speech to make regional banking promise.
Swiss bank reduces bonus pool by 7% on 2011 but still pays out sums equivalent to net loss for 2012.
Global property deals to top $1tn in 2013 on improved confidence and increased sovereign wealth fund interest.
Fresh HM Revenues & Customs data also shows trade deficit between UK and EU narrowing at start of economy's first quarter.
World's key biofuels and renewables leaders debate challenges industry faces.
India's wholesale price index beats analysts' expectations and rises to 6.84% in February. .
Retailer in technology and licensing talks with Ocado on plans to launch online offering in 2014.
Australia adds 71,500 jobs in February, the most since 2000, while unemployment rate remained at 5.4%.
Japan's industrial output rises 0.3% in January as against initial reading of 1% gain, shows revised data.
New Zealand's labour market remains weak despite expansion in demand and output, leading to uneven economic economy.
South Korea's economy faces downside risks as it struggles with the external market conditions and yen's weakness.