US Airlines Banned From Flying Over Iraq

Airlines are ordered not to fly over Iraq as fighting there rages.

Russia Bans Food Imports From West

Russia announces a ban on fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports.

Russia restricts imports from countries which have imposed sanctions on the country.

Rupert Murdoch withdraws his $80 billion offer for Time Warner

Why the US is playing catch up with China when it comes to investment in Africa.

India refuses to sign a deal that would have prevented it from stockpiling grains.

More confirmed dead and injured because of a gas pipe explosion in Taiwan.

The latest from Buenos Aires as Argentina admits it is technically in default

New US and European sanctions come into force against Russia

The Russian government is ordered to pay $50 billion to former shareholders of Yukos.