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Maduro calls for emergency meeting on Venezuela

Maduro calls for emergency meeting on Venezuela

Venezuela's request comes a day after relations with Panama appear to have soured.

S&P hits record in the US, but Russian markets fall

S&P hits record in the US, but Russian markets fall

US market analysts do not expect a shift in Federal Reserve policy on Thursday's data.

European Central Bank: No change in rates

The ECB is now forecasting GDP growth of 1.2 per cent in 2014, up slightly from the 1.1 per cent estimate made in December.

Gulf ambassadors withdrawn from Qatar

Gulf ambassadors withdrawn from Qatar

Saudi media said that delegates from three countries held discussions to convince Qatar to implement a non-interference security accord.

Ukraine crisis hits global economy

Ukraine crisis hits global economy

The market turmoil comes amid existing fears over prospects in emerging markets.

Hundreds killed and injured in Nigeria attacks

Hundreds killed and injured in Nigeria attacks

Attacks by the Islamist militant Boko Haram have increased since a military campaign was launched to rout them.

Parliament agrees armed force to protect Russians in Ukraine

Parliament agrees armed force to protect Russians in Ukraine

The newly appointed Crimean Prime Minister has asked Moscow for help to maintain order in the largely pro-Russian south.

Yellen indicates weather contributed to market chill

Yellen indicates weather contributed to market chill

"But at this point it's difficult to discern exactly how much," Yellen told a Senate Banking Committee hearing.

Reforming the EU won’t be easy – Merkel

Reforming the EU won’t be easy – Merkel

Cameron wants to thoroughly re-examine and then renegotiate the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Deadly Middle East virus found in camels – study

Deadly Middle East virus found in camels – study

While camels have for 20 years been building antibodies to MERS, Lipkin suggests people avoid contact with camels' noses or mouths.