European Union

Reputation of 'God's rottweiler' defined Pope Benedict's past but tenure at Vatican may set a path for Church future.

Whitehall warns that going it alone means Scotland would have to apply separately for EU membership.

Markets subdued on lack of major economic drivers and public holiday in much of Asia.

Most of the Asian markets remain closed for Lunar New Year holidays.

Asian stocks post mixed performance amid eurozone concerns.

EU leaders' agreement on historic budget cut for next seven years warmly welcomed by Britain.

Investors turn positive as EU budget agreement and improved China trade figures reinforce global recovery optimism.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron joins talks to trim seven-year spending plans to €960bn.

EU foot soldiers earn more than heads of state, even though their project is doomed, says Martin Cole.

David Cameron's Europe gamble could fix the right or split it, argues Henry Hill.

Valve Software, the makers of the hugely popular Half-Life video game series, are being sued by a German consumer agency.

Google has presented detailed proposals to allay anti-competitive concerns to the EU's antitrust regulator, hoping to end a two-year investigation.

France's third largest bank tries to calm investors on its €2.68bn writedown, saying it will not impact on its core capital

David Cameron does not seem to have been properly advised on all the options open to him, says Helen Szamuely.

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to unveil new stimulus measures but vows to stick to budget cut pledges.

It's been decades since the Labour Party supported exit from the European Union but after David Cameron's speech last week might a Labour win in 2015 actually be the best hope of Britain leaving the EU?

Marshall Plan and Big Oil saved Europe, not the Union, argues Martin Cole.

Positive US quarterly performance and indicators cheer markets, but traders remain cautious ahead of the Fed's policy meet.

Prime Minister's promise of EU referendum serves the interests of Conservative Euro-sceptics and not the British people, says Anas Sarwar MP.

Frances O'Grady, TUC director general, will use speech to warn of "wholesale scrapping of workers' rights".

Iran 'spurns' EU requests for Iran oil and gas as sanctions set to take effect.

David Cameron, George Osborne and Mervyn King have placed an all-in bet on Britain's economic future, says IBTimes Business Editor Martin Baccardax.

The decision will hit major US and European chemical companies.

Pacts on European and fiscal stability, plus a financial transaction tax sound alarm bells for Martin Cole.

Saddam's former deputy on death row suffering from diabetes, heart disease and depression.

Japan records annual deficit of 139.7bn yen with the EU while its trade deficit with China doubles to record 3.52tn yen.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel thinks talks on Britain's role in Europe can be fruitful

David Cameron's vision for Britain and Europe ignores how closely the economy ties both of their futures.

Eurosceptic leader says 'battle lines are drawn' and says Ukip forced Cameron's EU referendum pledge.

Prime minister 'treating European Union like he can pick which items he wants', argues Blairite peer.