Vladimir Putin's Ukraine Adventure Leads to Exodus of Russian Money and Talent
Russia's annexation of Crimea and its support for separatists in the east of Ukraine have prompted some to seek a safe haven abroad.
Belarus Vows Not to Re-Export Banned Goods to Russia
Belarus, part of a customs union with Russia, will not stop importing food banned by Moscow.
Russia to Boost Trade With Egypt After Banning Western Imports
Egypt's president visited Vladimir Putin in Sochi and agreed to increase wheat imports from, and food exports to, Russia.
How Mosul Dam Allows the Islamic State to Inflict Water Torture on Iraq
With the dam in their control, the Islamic State can flood Baghdad if it wants to.
Gaza Strip Rebuilding to Cost Billions of Dollars
UN says reconstruction will require a lifting of the economic blockade imposed by Israel in 2006.
IEA Sees Global Oil Demand Slowing in 2014
Global demand for oil is set to rise slower than expected as China and Russia slow production.
EU Tries To Limit Russia Food Ban Impact As Member States Raise Fears
The European Union is analysing which products will be affected by Russia's ban on European foods.
Markets Down After Recap Tayyip Erdogan Wins Turkey Presidential Vote
Lira slipped and Turkish stocks fell after Turkey prime minister Recap Tayyip Erdogan won the public presidential vote.
Ukraine to Vote on Russia Oil and Gas Transit Ban
Ukrainian sanctions on Russian oil and gas transport could hurt the European Union's supply.
US is Top Destination For China's Corruption Fugitives
China's economic fugitives at large in the United States are thought to number more than 150.
Iraq: Oil Firms Evacuate Staff from Kurdistan as US Launches Airstrikes
London-listed oil firms pull staff from Iraq's semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan.
Islamic State Captures Iraq's Biggest Dam and Controls Water and Electricity For Key Cities
Mosul dam was captured by insurgents from the Islamic State on Thursday.
South Sudan Unable to Meet Oil Debts as Civil War Wrecks Economy
Oil revenues, which account for 95% of government income, have been hammered by nine-month civil war.
Brazil to Benefit from Russia's Food Import Gap
Russia slapped ban on food imports from the US, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway.
Ukraine Imports Gas From Europe After Russians Cut Off Supplies
Gazprom stopped supplying gas to Ukraine in June following a long-running dispute
Norway Fish Stocks Flop on Russia Trade Ban
Norway's salmon producers face losing biggest market which made up 10% of all exports.
Kuwait Committed to Terrorism Fight After US Imposes Sanctions
Three Kuwaitis face asset freeze over accusations of fundraising for jihadis in Syria.
Erdogan Vows to Stay Economic Course if He Wins Presidency
Turkey PM known for expanding national economy while implementing social welfare reform.
Israel Can Absorb Cost of Gaza Offensive Without Raising Taxes
Total economic cost of Gaza offensive could reach more than $4bn for Israel, $6bn for Gaza.
Russia Restricts Western Agricultural Imports in Sanctions Bite Back
Putin signs law restricting imports from countries that have sanctioned Russia.
Coca Cola Says Pulling Ads From Russian TV Stations 'Not Political'
Yuri Kovolchuk, dubbed Putin's banker, owns two of the channels that Coca Cola has dropped.
Russia Bans Beef Imports From Romania
Moscow stops imports of Romanian beef after similar bans on Polish fruit and Ukrainian juice
Kagame Plans $1bn Bond But Human Rights Cloud Remains Over Rwanda
Rwanda economy expected to grow at 7.5% in 2014 but allegations of human rights violations persist.
Emirates Airline Halts Flights to Kurdish Capital Arbil
Middle East's largest carrier to halt flights from August 12.
Islamic State Grabs More Oil FIelds to Fund Caliphate
Islamic State has captured seven oilfields and two refineries since they invaded Iraq.
Middle East Water Wars: Why Islamic State Wants Iraq's Dams
Isis fighters have captured energy facilities in Syria and are repeating the trick in Iraq.
Bulgaria's New PM Faces Avalanche of Economic Woes
Bulgaria's new government faces multiple crises spanning finance, infrastructure and geopolitics.
Switzerland Aims to Stop Russians Bypassing EU Sanctions
Switzerland has added 25 Russians and Ukrainians to list aimed to prevent bypass of EU sanctions.
Russia Mulls Airspace Ban for EU Airlines
Ban would come days after EU sanctions forced Russia's Dobrolet to suspend all flights.
Greece: Thousands of Russians Stranded as Tour Operator Labirint Goes Bust
Airline and tour operator forced to suspend operations after US and EU's latest sanctions.
