Growth Forecast Cut and Inflation Falls to Zero as Israel Counts Cost of Gaza War
Israel's tourism industry slumped during Gaza war as visitor arrivals dropped by a third in August.
'Russia Can't Help Sanctioned Firms' States Former Kremlin Minister
Alexei Kudrin has criticised the Russian government's response to the sanctions imposed by US and EU.
100 Days of Sisi: Egypt Economic Recovery Kicks Off but Human Rights Trampled
Egypt's economy shows signs of recovery after three years of political and social turmoil.
Russia to Create Crisis Fund As Kremlin Stokes Siege Mentality
Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said multibillion dollar fund to be accessible in 2015.
The Anniversary of the Collapse of Lehman Brothers
Lehman Brothers collapsed on September 15 2008 after its share price plunged dramatically.
Russia Reveals Gasoline Shortage Fears Over Sanctions
Energy ministry official said refinery upgrade work and sanctions could lead to gasoline shortages.
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko Eyes Sweeping Economic Reforms
Ukraine President hopes to focus on economy if ceasefire holds in east.
Gaza Faces Huge Task to Rebuild as Blockade Remains
Palestinian Authority says rebuilding will cost $7.8bn
Latest EU Russia Sanctions Target Kalashnikov, Rosneft, Gazprom
Russia threatens to impose retaliatory measures on European Union.
EU Leaders to Push Ahead With Sanctions as Ukraine Trade Pact Talks Set For Friday
European Union unconvinced by ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and seeks to ramp up economic pressure.
Yemen's Houthis Reach Deal With Government Over Fuel Subsidies
New government to be formed in Yemen after weeks of massive protests in capital Sanaa.
Doubts Over Gazprom's Mega Gas Deal With China as Pipeline Construction Begins
Russia and China signed $400bn deal in May as relations between Russia and West plummeted.
Poland and Germany Report Supply Drop as Russian Gas War Heats Up
European Union races to stock supplies ahead of winter months as prospect of gas war looms.
Russia's Arctic Oil Exploration Threatened by Fresh Western Sanctions
New proposals could stop Western companies from working on oil exploration in Russian Arctic.
China Premier Li Keqiang Says Economy Can Avoid Hard Landing
China has experienced a bumpy year in 2014 with economic growth slowing to its lowest in 18 months.
Ukraine President Poroshenko Signs Sanctions Law
Law paves way for sanctions against Russian companies and individuals.
China Sends Troops to UN South Sudan Peacekeeping Force
Beijing has expanded its diplomatic role in South Sudan since violence erupted there in late 2013.
Iran and Russia to Boost Energy Ties But No Deal On Trade
United States harbours concerns that Iran could try to evade economic sanctions in Russia deal.
Kuwait Scraps Investment Law in Bid to Attract Foreign Capital
Kuwait to scrap law forcing foreign firms with government contracts to invest in local economy.
Egypt Seeks to Bring Back Investors at Donor Conference
Egypt has suffered three years of political and social turmoil.
Australian Drought Savages Cotton Crop
New report warns cotton production could tumble by 29% for 2014-2015 harvest amid dry conditions.
Iraqi Kurdistan's Biggest Oil Producer Genel Returns After Islamic State Threat Recedes
Genel Energy, which evacuated non-essential staff in August after security deteriorated in northern Iraq, is set to return
Russian Tour Operator Solvex-Tourne Collapses With Thousands Still Abroad
9,000 Russians were holidaying in Greece and Bulgaria when the tourism company ceased activities.
Turkey Looks to France For Missile System After China Disagreement
China deal could be dead as Tayyip Erdogan says talks ongoing with France over missile system.
Yemen's Main Oil Pipeline Bombed by Tribesmen
Tribesmen bomb oil export pipeline in Marib province as Hadi braces for further protests in Sanaa.
Russia PM Says Rosneft Could Receive State Aid
Dmitry Medvedev said state-run oil producer could receive state investment to limit sanctions impact.
Egypt Says Ethiopia On Board Over River Nile Dam Fears
Ethiopia and Egypt have been at odds over the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam since 2013.
Yemen President Hadi Faces Catch-22 Scenario In Sana'a
International Monetary Fund recently approved $553m loan to Yemen amid fierce street protests.
Iraq Files Lawsuit Against Greek Shipping Company Over Kurdish Oil Sales
Iraq's oil ministry said it filed a lawsuit against the MMS shipping company for $318m.
Thailand's Junta Tries to Attract Chinese Tourists With Free Visas
Chinese visitor numbers fell sharply in the wake of May's military coup in Bangkok.
