Russia

Ukraine considering imposing tough economic penalties on Russia after Moscow banned Ukrainian juice.

HSBC PMI, compiled by Markit, rises for fourth month running in July to 51.0, up from 49.1 in June.

Latest sanctions target oil, defence and sensitive technology sectors

The ruble stayed southbound as threats of more sanctions from the developed world weighed on sentiment, sending the USD/RUB pair to a 12-week high on 29 July.

YotaPhone will revolutionise the industry and says all smartphones will eventually have two screens.

European Union and United States to pass sectoral sanctions in defence, finance and energy sectors.

1,350 troops, 350 armoured and other vehicles to join Nato's 'Exercise Black Eagle'

Crude prices declined in the absence of any strong news of violence from conflict-hit oil producers while downbeat demand outlook added to the bearishness.

Onion ransomware uses the anonymity provided by Tor and bitcoin to cover its creators' tracks

Samsung releases Android 4.4.2 update for 3G version of Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190.

Parents of Australian victim Fatima Dyczynski refuse to lose hope.

European Union ambassadors have agreed to pass tougher sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis.

Russia's Interior Ministry wants to identify internet users anonymously surfing the web on Tor.

Upbeat manufacturing PMI data from China and eurozone strengthen risk appetite.

Rebel leader says insurgents had missile system that allegedly downed Malaysia Airlines flight.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

Ukraine government sets up committee specifically to impose sanctions against Russia.

Ukraine's Defence Ministry say two Sukhoi-25 fighters have been downed near Russian border.

EU foreign ministers agreed to extend asset freezes and travel bans and explore sectoral sanctions.

OSCE spokesman Michael Bociurkiw says pieces of Malaysia Airlines plane have been altered.

Boxes handed to Malaysian officials in Donetsk while train with victims' bodies heads to Kharkiv.

Russian Defence Ministry asks Kiev for explanation as to why Ukrainian plane flew so near MH17.

Russian media reports Ankara seeking to boost trade with Moscow amid EU frustration over TTIP.

Bodies recovered despite Ukrainian rebels' attempts to thwart recovery efforts.

EU leaders agree Putin has an important role to play in persuading separatists to grant access to site.

MOD chiefs plan to buy spy drones to patrol UK coast

Ukraine accuses Moscow-aligned rebels of carrying out autopsies on dozens of crash victims in Donetsk.

Brent contract finishes flat for the week while US contract gains.

Are pro-Russian separatists covering their tracks as international pressure for impartial investigation rises?

WTI crude for spot delivery traded near $103/bbl at 15:50 GMT on Friday, up more than 2.3% from last week's close.