* Project will ensure energy security, allow exports * Israel and Cyprus began a feasibility study on Sunday for the construction of an underwater electric cable between the two countries that would
Vladimir Putin faces new protests on Monday to challenge his victory in a presidential election he said had prevented Russia from falling into the hands of enemies trying to usurp power. Putin's
Few close observers of the Syrian conflict believe the uprising that began nearly a year ago is anything like over, and nor do they believe that President Bashar al-Assad can use the
President Dmitry Medvedev held out an olive branch to opposition protesters on Monday, telling Russia's prosecutor general to study the legality of 32 criminal cases including the jailing of former oil tycoon
Asian shares fell on Monday, as investors turned cautious about riding further on liquidity-driven optimism without seeing more evidence of firmer global growth and on concerns about the impact of a slowing
Greece's second bailout may prove insufficient and a topping up of the euro zone's permanent bailout fund cannot be ruled out, the Austrian Chancellor was quoted as saying in a newspaper on
The chief negotiator for the body representing private sector holders of Greek bonds expressed confidence on Saturday that a bond swap deal which is a key part of Greece's bailout programme would
Cyprus authorities say they will drop charges against dozens of elderly women for gambling after reports of their prosecution triggered disbelief among the public. Some 42 women aged between 60 and 98
The euro zone will decide whether to increase its debt crisis firewall before the end of March after the European Central Bank said its extraordinary support measures would not be repeated, putting
Greece has received bids from eight companies to conduct geological surveys for oil and gas as it seeks to follow up on data from years ago indicating the potential for reserves in
