Russia revels in Trump victory, looks to sanctions relief
For all their mutual praise, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are likely to disagree on many things.
Russia signs decree to sell 19.5 percent Rosneft stake
Russia published a government decree on Monday ordering the sale of a 19.5 percent stake in state-controlled oil giant Rosneft (ROSN.MM) in time for the proceeds to be received by the end of the year.
UK court says Brexit needs parliament's approval, complicates government plans
A British court ruled on Thursday that the government needs parliamentary approval to start the process of leaving the European Union, potentially delaying Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans.
Merkel says Swiss, British need separate deals on EU ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that European Union talks with Switzerland on the free movement of people should not be linked in any way to the negotiations with Britain over its exit from the EU.
In China trade dispute, EU accuses government mouthpiece of censoring envoy
The European Union on Tuesday accused a Chinese government mouthpiece of censoring and twisting the words of its ambassador, amid a flare-up in trade disputes between the two economic giants.
Canada says must work hard to ensure firms benefit from EU deal
The Canadian government will have to work hard to ensure firms can benefit from a landmark free trade deal that Canada has agreed with the European Union, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Monday.
Deutsche settlement over Russia trades possible in 2017
U.S. and U.K authorities have made progress in their investigation into allegations that Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) helped its clients in Russia disguise suspicious trades, and a settlement could come by the first half of next year, people familiar with the matter said.
EU, Canada sign free trade deal but battle not over
The European Union and Canada signed a free trade agreement on Sunday that aims to generate jobs and growth though it must still clear some 40 national and regional parliaments in Europe in the coming years to enter fully into force.
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