Oil hovers near $86 as China economic growth slows

Oil hovers near $86 as China economic growth slows

July 13, 2012 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
Crude has fallen from $106 in May amid signs of slowing economic growth in the U.S., Europe and China.
U.S. hopes for agreement on Syria despite Russia’s threat

U.S. hopes for agreement on Syria despite Russia’s threat

July 13, 2012 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
“So one can try to negotiate it publicly, but ultimately, it will be negotiated behind closed doors,” Patrick Ventrell said.
Poll: Turkish PM most popular leader in Mideast countries

Poll: Turkish PM most popular leader in Mideast countries

July 13, 2012 - 10:15 AMT  06:15 GMT
Erdoğan received a 65-percent approval rating, followed by Saudi King Abdullah, with a 58-percent approval rating.
Japan expects more torrential rain

Japan expects more torrential rain

July 13, 2012 - 10:08 AMT  06:08 GMT
In the city of Aso, landslides buried 17 households, killing at least 17 people with five more still missing, reports said.
FBI opens investigation into Chinese ZTE over Iran

FBI opens investigation into Chinese ZTE over Iran

July 13, 2012 - 09:58 AMT  05:58 GMT
In a statement at the time, ZTE said it “always respects and complies with international and local laws wherever it operates”.
Peugeot Citroen announces 8,000 job cuts, plant closure

Peugeot Citroen announces 8,000 job cuts, plant closure

July 13, 2012 - 09:43 AMT  05:43 GMT
The Aulnay plant, which employs more than 3,000 workers to build the Citroen C3 subcompact, will end production in 2014.
Moody's downgraded Italy government bond rating

Moody's downgraded Italy government bond rating

July 13, 2012 - 09:27 AMT  05:27 GMT
"Italy's near-term economic outlook has deteriorated, as manifest in both weaker growth and higher unemployment,” the agency said.
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