NATO seeks to manage Russia's new military deployments
President Vladimir Putin's high-profile military deployments aim to showcase Russian power in any global confrontation with the West, NATO officials say, but the alliance will not seek to match Moscow's actions.
Oil down as Iraq says no cuts; Wall Street, Cushing draw limit loss
Oil prices fell on Monday after Iraq said it wanted to be exempt from an OPEC production cut, though prices drew some support from a rally in Wall Street shares and a draw in crude inventories at the U.S. storage hub of Cushing, Oklahoma.
EU, Canada still hope to sign trade deal after Belgian 'Non'
Belgium declared on Monday that it could not formally back a free trade deal between the European Union and Canada because of an internal dispute, but the two sides still appeared to be holding out hopes of a summit to sign off on the deal.
EU sets Belgium Monday deadline to back Canada trade deal
The European Union has given Belgium until late on Monday to overcome opposition to a free trade deal with Canada from its French-speaking region or a summit to sign the pact that could boost both economies is off, EU sources said on Sunday.
Canada says up to EU to save free trade deal
Canada said on Saturday it was up to the European Union to save a free trade deal that could boost both economies but that cannot be signed as planned next week due to opposition from Belgium's French-speaking region.
U.S. hopeful it can win Russia's agreement on Antarctic Ocean deal
After repeated failed attempts to establish an Antarctic Ocean sanctuary, the United States is hopeful it can sway Russia to agree to a plan that would protect a vast swath of what marine scientists call the most pristine body of water left on Earth.
London High Court will decide EU exit case 'as quickly as possible'
London's High Court said on Tuesday it would rule "as quickly as possible" on whether British lawmakers, and not the government alone, must trigger the formal process of leaving the European Union, in a case closely watched by politicians and markets.
Britain, New Zealand agree to start regular trade talks
Britain and New Zealand agreed on Monday to set up regular trade policy talks to help push for greater global trade liberalization and reform as Britain leaves the European Union, trade minister Liam Fox said.
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