Putin says Ukraine peace 'moving forward' despite problems
Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday that the peace process in eastern Ukraine was progressing despite difficulties.
Energy, transport deals on the agenda as China's Xi visits Russia
Energy, transport and finance deals are likely to be on the agenda as Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a three-day visit to Russia, where he will attend World War Two commemorations.
Saudi Arabia says Yemen truce to begin on Tuesday, urges Houthi to agree
Saudi Arabia said on Friday a five-day humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen would begin on Tuesday if the Iranian-allied Houthi militia it has been fighting agreed to the pause.
Greece will easily make upcoming payments-senior euro zone official
Greece will easily make the upcoming payments to the International Monetary Fund even though its liquidity situation is poor, a senior euro zone official said on Friday.
France's Sapin says Greece belongs in euro, solution will be found
French Finance Michel Sapin said on Thursday that euro zone states would find a solution to the Greek debt crisis and that Greece should remain in the currency union.
U.S. Senate passes Iran nuclear review bill, House up next
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to pass a bill giving Congress the right to review, and potentially reject, an international nuclear agreement with Iran.
U.S. military starts training Syria fighters to combat Islamic State
The U.S. military has started training Syrian fighters to combat Islamic State militants, officials said on Thursday, adding the program had begun in Jordan and would soon launch in Turkey.
No deal with Greece on Monday, but mood positive: Dijsselbloem
Many issues remain unsolved between Greece and its lenders and agreement at next Monday's Eurogroup meeting of euro zone finance ministers is now not possible, Eurogroup chair Jeroen Dijsselbloem said.
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