China orders audit of government debt
China has ordered a nationwide audit of all government debt, underlining fears that the recent slowdown in its economy may impact the financial sector.
Russia's Putin courts Ukraine ahead of planned EU deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Ukraine to weigh carefully the benefits of joining Russia's regional trade bloc against its plans for closer ties with the European Union on a visit to Ukraine to attend a religious festival.
Germany's Schaeuble set to stay center stage in euro crisis
Two years ago, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble was on the point of giving up his role as iron fist in the euro zone debt crisis, but the 70-year-old champion of closer European integration now seems likely to remain on Europe's center stage.
Greece gets green light for 4 billion euro payment, EU says
Euro zone officials have approved the transfer of 4 billion euros ($5.3 billion) of funding to Greece and euro zone governments are expected to approve disbursement by Monday, the European Commission said on Friday.
Biden Talks Afghanistan And Trade In India
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is holding talks with Indian leaders after arriving for a four-day visit
China must deepen reforms to meet economic challenges
China must deepen reforms to address a slew of challenges confronting it, President Xi Jinping said in comments published on Tuesday that emphasize the government's determination to restructure the slowing economy.
Russia Discussing Loan To Damascus
The Syrian deputy prime minister says Russia and Syria are discussing the possibility of Moscow giving a loan to Damascus.
Japan PM wins big in upper house vote, priorities in focus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc won a decisive election victory on Sunday, cementing his grip on power but raising the possibility he could lose interest in difficult economic reform and shift focus to his nationalist agenda instead.
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