Turkmen President Laments Corruption In Oil, Gas Industries
Turkmenistan's president has complained that there is major corruption in the Central Asian country’s oil and gas industries, in an unusually public statement made on state television.
IAEA Chief Says Iran Must Comply With Deal 'For Many Years'
The head of the UN's nuclear agency has suggested that Iran's initial compliance with a nuclear deal is only a first step, saying Tehran must continue to honor its commitments in the years ahead.
Russia Says Bases Could Be Used To Deliver Syrian Aid
Russia's Defense Ministry has said it was ready to give access to its military bases in Syria for humanitarian aid deliveries.
Libyan forces target Islamic State in Sirte with air strikes
Libyan forces based in the city of Misrata have carried out air strikes against Islamic State militants in their stronghold of Sirte, a military source said on Sunday.
Carry trades at heart of China capital outflows: BIS
Heavy outflows of capital from China have mainly been a result of the unwinding of carry trades aimed at benefiting from rising interest rates and an appreciating yuan, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) said on Sunday.
Delegate tells China parliament stock crisis 'destroying middle class'
A Shanghai representative to the National People's Congress (NPC) on Sunday lambasted China's market regulators for igniting a stock crisis that is "destroying the Chinese middle class", a rare rebuke for authorities during their biggest annual event.
Europe leaders tell Putin Syria truce must hold to spur peace talks
European leaders told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that a fragile truce in Syria must be used to try to secure a lasting peace without President Bashar al-Assad, the spokeswoman for British Prime Minister David Cameron said.
Orban says Hungary faces 'serious challenge' in euro decision
The euro zone's troubles are forcing its member states to forge closer integration and Hungary will have to decide in coming years whether to give up some sovereignty in economic policy and join the group, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday.
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