World economy
Europe's troubles worsen as Cyprus seeks bailout
26 Jun 2012
Moody's downgrades Santander among 28 Spanish banks
26 Jun 2012
The downgrades of the long-term debt and deposit ratings of these banks by one to four notches follow the weakening of the Spanish government’s creditworthiness
Mohamed Mursi becomes Egypt's first elected president
25 Jun 2012
Egypt's first elected president Mohamed Mursi can select his own cabinet, but the legislative powers remain vested with the army
UN Rio+20 ends with $513 bn in pledges
25 Jun 2012
Many environmentalists criticised the conference for not spelling out specific targets to enable the world to limit the warming.
German business confidence at lowest ebb in two years: Survey
25 Jun 2012
Data shows Germany is no longer immune to the troubles impacting its neighbours and its economy may shrink in the second quarter
Swan assures support to households on carbon tax
25 Jun 2012
EU leaders agree on €130-bn package for Spain
23 Jun 2012
Spanish bonds rise on bailout speculation
22 Jun 2012
Pakistan PM candidate faces arrest in drugs investigation
22 Jun 2012
As health minister, Makhdoom Shahabuddin allegedly issued an import quota of drugs to two pharmaceutical companies in which his son is said to have a stake