In U.S., China, Europe, data points to global rebound
Business surveys on Thursday suggested the world economy was on the mend, with U.S. and Chinese manufacturing activity at multi-month highs and better-than-expected growth in the euro zone.
ECB and Germany play down talk of third Greek bailout
The European Central Bank joined Germany on Wednesday in playing down talk of a third bailout package for Greece, but reaffirmed the euro zone would help the country trim debt as long as it stuck to its latest aid program.
Europe shies away from cutting aid for Egypt
The European Union stopped short of agreeing immediate cuts in financial or military assistance to Cairo on Wednesday, as the bloc's foreign ministers held emergency talks to find ways to help bring an end to violence in Egypt.
Ukraine Says Russia Scrapped Extra Import Checks
Ukraine's government says Russia has scrapped extra customs inspections on Ukrainian imports, just days after applying them.
U.S. pushes for more access to Japan auto, insurance markets
The United States urged Japan on Monday to open its auto and insurance markets more to foreign companies as the two countries pursue bilateral talks linked to a broader free-trade agreement that covers two-fifths of the globe.
EU governments to discuss arms embargo on Egypt, among other options
European Union foreign ministers could discuss the option of imposing an arms embargo on Egypt, when they meet on Wednesday to map out a response to violence in Egypt, a senior EU official said on Monday.
EU to review relationship with Egypt in coming days
The European Union will review its relationship with Egypt in the coming days, the 28-member bloc said on Sunday.
Japan nationalists return after nearing islands disputed with China
Boats carrying about 20 members of a Japanese nationalist group headed back to port on Sunday after sailing near tiny islands in the East China Sea that are at the center of a dispute between Japan and China.
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