Kazakhstan mulls halving crude export duty
In the wake of dropping oil prices, the crude export duty rate in Kazakhstan, according to Halyk Finance analytics, could be reduced by half.
Kazakhmys suspends unprofitable enterprises, no layoffs expected
Kazakhstan’s Kazakhmys, a major copper producer in Kazakhstan, has suspended its unprofitable enterprises.
Greece to submit new reform list within days: statement
Greece has agreed to give creditors a new list of reforms within days in order to secure bailout funds.
British PM creates fund to curb Russian influence: reports
British Prime Minister David Cameron is establishing a fund to help Eastern European states resist pressure from Russia, several media outlets reported.
EU's Russia sanctions extended to end-2015: Tusk
EU leaders agreed to effectively extend economic sanctions against Russia until the end of 2015.
Britain awaits critical pre-election budget
Britain's coalition government will deliver a highly political budget Wednesday that will set the stage for a knife-edge election battle in 50 days' time.
EU, Germany raise 'Grexit' alarm over Greece bailout
EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has warned of an alarming lack of progress in talks on Greece's bailout, as Germany raised the spectre of a tumultuous Greek exit from the euro.
Twitter buys livestream app maker Periscope
Twitter said it had purchased the maker of the video streaming app Periscope, amid what seems to be surging interest in live video sharing.
France stuck in deflation in February: official
The French economy, the second largest in the eurozone, remained stuck in deflation in February, according to official figures published.
A German king, a Greek crown - historic roots of troubled ties
Greece has railed against what it sees as German dominance since the 2010 start of the eurozone financial crisis.
Nazarbayev speaks reforms, including moving powers from President to Parliament
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about five institutional reforms he envisions for Kazakhstan that would ensure its move towards a developed and harmonious society.
Asian firms challenge Apple with snazzy new smartphones
Several big Asian phone companies launched new high-end smartphones and other wireless gizmos, hoping to challenge US giant Apple in a big year for wireless gadgets.
Google hits back at rivals with futuristic HQ plan
Google unveiled plans for a new campus headquarters integrating wildlife and sweeping waterways, aiming to make a big statement in Silicon Valley.
Mexico's Pemex oil firm posts $17.7 billion loss
Mexico's state-owned energy firm Pemex posted a $17.7 billion loss for 2014, hit by falling crude prices, fuel thefts by gangs and the peso's drop against the dollar.
British claim to have cut EU charge false: report
A British government claim to have negotiated the halving of a £1.7 billion payment demanded by the European Union is "not supported by the facts".
Kerry to meet Russian, Iranian FMs next week
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet next week with his Russian and Iranian counterparts seeking an end to fighting in Ukraine and to advance a nuclear deal with Iran.
India pledges $137 bn to modernise railways
India said it would spend $137 billion to modernise its crumbling railways, pledging to end a vicious cycle of under-investment.
West's shows 'unwillingness' in Ukraine truce: Lavrov
Russia called Western threats of fresh sanctions against Moscow evidence that Washington and Brussels are not interested in the success of a troubled truce in Ukraine.
Sony Pictures names new head of movie group
Sony Pictures Entertainment named Tom Rothman as new chairman of its motion picture group, a major move after a massive cyberattack devastated the entertainment giant.
Obama vetoes Keystone pipeline bill
Barack Obama issued the most significant veto of his six-year presidency, blocking legislation allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to be built.
