Only special Russian decree could bar Rosneft from Bashneft sale - ministry letter
Russia's Economy Ministry has advised Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev he would have to issue an unprecedented special decree if he wants to bar state-controlled oil major Rosneft (ROSN.MM) from the privatization of a mid-sized energy group, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Germany urges Russia and Ukraine to ease tension over Crimea, keep talking
Germany's foreign minister urged Russia and Ukraine on Monday to reduce tensions over Crimea and stick to the troubled Minsk peace accords as a way of ending hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
Modest euro zone economic growth masks diverging performance around bloc
Euro zone economic growth halved in the second quarter to a modest pace, as a mild slowdown in Germany was overshadowed by a surprise stagnation in Italy, offering scant hope of a decisive rebound for the currency bloc as a whole any time soon.
U.S.-backed forces say launch final assault against Islamic State in Syria's Manbij
U.S.-backed forces battling Islamic State near the Turkish border in northern Syria said on Friday they had launched a final assault to flush the remaining jihadists out of the city of Manbij.
Philippines seeks formal talks with China amid South China Sea tension: Ramos
The Philippines wants formal negotiations with China to explore pathways to peace and cooperation, the Southeast Asian nation's special envoy, Fidel Ramos, said on Friday, after a meeting with former Chinese deputy foreign minister Fu Ying.
Britain says it needs constructive dialogue with Russia despite differences
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Thursday that the two countries needed to build a constructive relationship despite their significant differences.
Russian troop build-up could reflect 'very bad' intentions
A build-up of Russian military on Ukraine's border with the Crimean region, which has been annexed by Moscow, could reflect "very bad intentions," Ukraine's U.N. envoy warned on Thursday after the U.N. Security Council discussed the growing tensions.
Philippines urges China to "uncompromisingly" respect rule of law
Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay called on China on Thursday to respect maritime law and security as well as the rule of law, to resolve disputes in both the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
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