Exclusive: U.S. eyes China partnership on Africa power - sources
The United States is considering partnering with China on improving electricity in Africa and the proposal could be part of bilateral discussions when President Barack Obama visits Beijing next week, two sources involved told Reuters.
Not clear whether weaker euro can solve growth problems
European Central Bank Executive Board member Benoit Coeure on Friday raised doubts about whether a weaker euro would be the way to ignite growth in the euro zone.
Ukraine accuses Russia of sending in tanks, escalating crisis
Ukraine's military accused Russia on Friday of sending a column of 32 tanks and truckloads of troops into the country's east to support pro-Russian separatists fighting government forces.
China Aircraft Leasing signs $10.2 billion order for Airbus planes
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (1848.HK) said on Thursday it had signed a provisional deal with Airbus Group NV (AIR.PA) to buy 100 planes valued at about $10.2 billion.
Exclusive: Euro zone considers three bailout exit options for Greece
Euro zone finance ministers will consider three options on Thursday for what happens after Greece exits its bailout at the end of the year, seeking to balance the need to reassure investors with the demands of domestic Greek politics.
U.S. money-laundering probe draws in Putin's inner circle: WSJ
U.S. prosecutors have launched a money-laundering investigation into a member of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Russia told U.S. it will not attend 2016 nuclear security summit
Russia has told the United States that it will not attend a 2016 nuclear security summit, the State Department said on Wednesday, in the latest sign of frosty ties between Washington and Moscow.
Obama to confront China's Xi on cyber spying: U.S. officials
U.S. President Barack Obama will confront Chinese President Xi Jinping at talks in Beijing next week over deep U.S. concerns about cyber spying by China’s government and military and will insist that it be stopped, senior U.S. officials said on Tuesday.
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