Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed doubts about the future of Europe's common currency and said the Gulf of Mexico oil spill could threaten the survival of BP PLC.

• June 19, 2010

Kyrgyzstan's interim leader says the death toll in the worst ethnic violence in decades could be much higher than official figures.

• June 19, 2010

The IMF head backs Spain's efforts to revive its economy, as the eurozone crisis prompts markets to fret about its outlook.

• June 19, 2010

Russia wants “strong Indian presence” in the energy, pharmaceutical and IT sectors, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.

• June 19, 2010

In the run up to the 2008 presidential election, Dmitry Medvedev was asked what his first act would be if he got the top job. "I don't think there is anything specific or urgent to be done," he replied. "There are no such issues that are not already being addressed by the government. That's what makes the present situation so attractive."

• June 18, 2010

Economic growth in South Asia has been and continues to be constrained by severe dearth in energy supply.

• June 18, 2010

Foreign diplomats and international organizations are backing a Kyrgyz provisional government decision to proceed with a constitutional referendum in late June, despite the widespread violence in southern Kyrgyzstan.

• June 17, 2010

The St Petersburg International Economic Forum, which starts on Thursday, will be used by Russian officials to promote the Kremlin's push to modernise the country's economy.

• June 17, 2010