Ukraine

Gold steadies after trading close to a three-week high over the increasing violence in Ukraine.

As many as 67 pro-Russians held in connection with arson attack on building that killed 40 people freed.

OSCE observers released after being seized by pro-Russian separatist militia

Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Gazprom could cut supplies to Ukraine as early as this summer.

EU Energy Commissioner said the bloc should demand a single price from Russian gas giant Gazprom.

Ukraine says pro-Russians defending their grip on eastern city of Slavyansk have shot down a helicopter, killing a pilot.

Ukraine's government will receive billions but it will also have to repay billions to meet foreign debt obligations.

Best photos of the day: 1 May 2014.

International Monetary Fund Slashes Russia's growth forecast to 0.2% for 2014.

Mystery separatists pose for portraits inside seized regional government building in Donetsk.

A huge fight breaks out as ultra-nationalist protestors clash with Maidan self-defence units.

Indonesia and India lead the way in optimism in the global economic outlook.

Russia's defence minister says military activities of Nato and US near Russian borders 'unprecedented'.

As eurozone banks sell off investments, Diamond and new firm Atlas Merchant Capital smells opportunity.

Best photos of the day: 28 April 2014.

EU diplomats set to discuss further measures against Moscow and likely to blacklist 15 more Russian individuals.

Protesters claim they seized TV station to give pro-Russians a 'voice'

Leaders of G7 nations to 'move swiftly' in imposing new sanctions on Moscow over the intensifying Ukraine crisis.

Visa stopped providing services to two Russia-based banks as part of US' sanctions on country after dispute over Ukraine.

Kiev sees Russia's move as attempt to thwart drive against separatists.

Ukrainian government troops moved against pro-Russia forces in the east of the country, killing up to five of them.

An RAF Typhoon jet chased the Russian aircraft away.

Moscow's foreign minister warns Kiev that Russian forces would retaliate if they are attacked by Ukrainian troops.

Kiev finds two dead bodies with signs of torture in eastern Ukraine and blames pro-Russian forces for the slaughter.

Fast food chain's counter sales fall by 1.7% over quarter

US vice president urges Ukraine's interim officials to wipe out 'cancer of corruption.'

At least five people reported dead in Slavyansk when unidentified gunmen attack checkpoint controlled by pro-Russians protesters.

Experts and community leaders question veracity of leaflets calling for registration of Jews.

Kiev operation to recapture government buildings in Donetsk and other regions will resume after holidays.

People's Mayor of Gorlovka in the Donetsk region and two of his aides disappear as pro-Russian protesters defy Geneva agreement.