Kazakhstan and Japan develop tiesA direct flight between Kazakhstan and Japan may be launched to facilitate the development of bilateral ties.
28 October 2014
French unemployment hits new recordUnemployment in France hit a new record in September, with official statistics published showing 3.43 million people claimed jobless benefits.
IMF fights negative interest ratesThe IMF announced a minimum interest rate on its unique SDR currency as it fights off the impact of sagging interest rates and deflation from major economies.
Dollar gains as eurozone concerns lingerThe dollar Friday climbed against other currencies following dovish comments from US and British central bankers and continued concern about the eurozone
Russia's Rosneft takes EU to court over sanctionsRussian oil giant Rosneft and a close associate of President Vladimir Putin are fighting the EU in court over sanctions imposed on some of Russia's biggest companies.
18 October 2014
Wal-Mart trims full-year sales forecastWal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, cut its sales forecast for its next fiscal year and projected a drop in capital spending.
More than 82 million in poverty in China: officialMore than 82 million people in China still live on less than about $1 a day, despite a decades-long boom that made it the world's second-largest economy.