U.S., EU intensify talks on Russia sanctions
The United States blacklisted seven separatists in Ukraine on Friday and threatened "scalpel" sanctions on Russia's financial, defense and high-tech industries as more Russian military material has flowed into Ukraine.
Ukraine's Poroshenko gets parliament backing for key nominations
Ukraine's parliament gave President Petro Poroshenko a strong boost on Thursday by resoundingly endorsing his candidates for three key posts in his new team who will have to tackle a pro-Russian uprising, a near-bankrupt economy and endemic graft.
Premier Li says China's economy won't suffer hard landing
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday that China's economy would not suffer a hard landing and would continue to grow at a medium to high pace in the long term without strong stimulus.
Euro zone price inflation hits trough in May
A further slowdown in euro zone inflation in May was confirmed on Monday, as the cost of telecommunication and food kept prices low, confirming a problem that the European Central Bank recently sought to stem.
Russia to submit draft U.N. resolution on Ukraine
Russia plans to submit a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council to put pressure on Ukraine to implement a "road map" to peace, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Thursday.
ECB policymakers say can do more if needed
European Central Bank policymakers stressed on Tuesday that they could still do more to support the euro zone economy after last week announcing a package of measures to ward off the threat of deflation.
Chinese hints, U.S. emission cuts fall far short of climate cure
China's hints that it will cap its soaring greenhouse gas emissions and a U.S. plan to cut emissions in the power sector, while representing a shift, do not add up to a strong cure for global warming by the world's top two emitters.
ECB policymakers say can do more if needed
European Central Bank policymakers stressed on Tuesday that they can still do more to support the euro zone economy after last week announcing a package of measures to ward off the threat of deflation.
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