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Upcoming German elections have become the most important since 1989.

Outcry after killing of leftist rapper sparks debate on whether to outlaw neo-Nazi party

Gunnlaugsson says Iceland has come 'a long way' since the financial crisis and the economic future is bright

Suspicious death of protester Ahmet Atakan in Antakya another sign of brutalisation, says Uzay Bulut.

Outgoing Bank of England official says the US has done better in tackling risky banks

EU and Chinese officials set for talks on improving free trade, adding to debate over UK membership of single market.

Islamist fighters say summit to release hundreds of millions of dollars to rebuild wartorn country 'a waste of effort'.

China Power Investments and Enemalta to jointly manufacture solar panels.

In UK, austerity will push 800,000 children and 1.9 million adults into poverty by 2020.

Rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party leader Abdullah Ocalan agreed historic ceasefire.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton urges Washington to await UN inspectors' report.

As world markets wobble over worries the stimulus drip will be turned off, IBTimes UK's Michael Klimes asks if the fear is overblown.

Leading indicators suggest that a economic recovery is underway in the eurozone.

Retail sales rose 3.6% year-on-year in August compared to 3.9% growth in July.

Michael Sherwood and Richard Gnodde, co-chief executives of Goldman Sachs International, speak out ahead of EU referendum.

Eurozone's unemployment rate remains at 12.1%, though state-by-state disparities exist.

Cuts to research budgets run the risk of hindering future growth and scientific discoveries, argues Juha Ylä-Jääski.

Leader of controversial Dutch Party for Freedom keen on far-right alliance with counterparts.

Using election poster as toilet paper breaches two laws under Mugabe's rule.

US airstrikes in Syria could begin within days after hawkish words from leaders.

Russia G20 summit to discuss repercussions of tight central bank monetary policy on emerging markets.

Police were pelted with debris by far-right demonstrators at rallies throughout country.

EU slaps trade sanctions on the archipelago for over-fishing of herring and mackerel.

On 18 August 2013, General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi appeared on Egyptian state television calling the unrest, verging on civil war, which the world has been witnessing since the overthrow of Muslim Brotherhood President Mohammed Morsi on 03 July, "terrorism"

Gulf superpower pledges support to Egypt's military government against 'terrorists'.

Robert Half survey shows that companies ratchet up basic salaries to retain talent

Fitch ratings agency says the transfer of bad assets into a state-run bank will exceed the benefits

Justice Department claims deal would result in higher fares and fees for consumers.

European rescue funds help Greek budget to reach surplus for seven months to July.

British insurance giant reported soaring profits, led by its business in Asia