US economy faces hefty hit if government shuts down
A US government shutdown would hit an economy struggling to sustain its post-crisis rebound, but experts say the impact will only be substantial if Washington's political paralysis lasts several weeks.
Migrant workers keep Thai fishing industry afloat
Sifting through freshly caught sardines at a port in southern Thailand, Shi-Jai is one of thousands of migrant workers -- including women and children -- who keep the kingdom's huge fishing industry in business.
Petrol collapse forecasted in Kazakhstan
A fuel supplies failure has already been registered in Astana. Last week the resident could buy petrol only on special coupons.
Kazakhstan experts comment on fuel deficiency probability
Earlier The Voice of Russia reported that Kazakhstan might face a deficit of high-quality petrol in autumn of 2013 because of the delays in the launch of the processing of Kazakhstan oil in China.
Oil prices mixed as Obama seeks to delay Syria vote
Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Wednesday, following big falls in New York and after US President Barack Obama asked Congress to delay a vote on US military action in Syria, analysts.