Now playing Next world news Latest: military spending, Facebook conference, EU budget The latest news this morning, Wednesday May 1 02/05/2018
Now playing Next USA US government shutdown averted with hasty spending bill The US Congress passes a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, but the real fight will come after the Christmas holidays. 22/12/2017
Now playing Next Greece Greek lawmakers approve final budget under bailout conditions Greek PM says vote on 2018 budget marks the end of an era of humiliation and austerity as parliament ratifies 2018 budget 20/12/2017
Now playing Next Greece Greek pensioners protest over fears of more cuts Thousands of pensioners have held a rally in the centre of Athens, protesting over fears of further cuts in their payments 15/12/2017
Now playing Next Economy UK Finance minister delivers 2017 budget UK Finance minister, Philip Hammond has delivered his second annual Budget revealing lower growth, more borrowing and an extra 3.4 billion euros to deliver Brexit 22/11/2017
Now playing Next United Kingdom The UK's EU divorce bill: Brexit money row explained Talks on the UK's departure from the EU are deadlocked over Britain's financial settlement. 19/10/2017
Now playing Next Economy Portugal no longer breaking EU budget deficit rules European Commission to end disciplinary budget procedures against Portugal and Croatia, but France, Spain and the UK remain above deficit limits. 22/05/2017
Now playing Next USA Tillerson starts key Asia tour facing US foreign budget cuts US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has started his first trip to Asia in Japan, a country in the frontline of the North Korean nuclear threat. 16/03/2017
Now playing Next Economy Britain sets Brexit budget course Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond spelt out the government's plans to steer the economy through its departure from the European Union. 08/03/2017
Now playing Next China China sticks with overall slow-down in defence spending Beijing looks set to increase defence spending by seven per cent this year, which is less than previous years 04/03/2017
Now playing Next USA Trump to outline spending plans in speech to Congress Trump to address Congress after first month marked by missteps, internal conflicts and squabbles with mainstream media 28/02/2017
Now playing Next Brazil Protests across Brazil as Senate passes 20-year austerity plan Brazilian Senators approved a constitutional amendment to limit public spending for 20 years, prompting demonstrations in numerous states. 14/12/2016
Now playing Next Greece Greek parliament approves 'final exit' budget It is billed as Greece’s “final exit” from its almost decade-long financial crisis. 11/12/2016
Now playing Next Panama €4.4bn US Navy warship breaks down... again Just 6 months ago, the US Navy acquired the world’s most technologically advanced destroyer. 23/11/2016
Now playing Next Economy EU warns eight countries on spending The EU has warned eight eurozone countries that their spending plans for next year risk breaking the bloc’s spending rules. 16/11/2016
Now playing Next Economy Portugal tries for a budget balance between deficit and austerity Portugal's Socialist minority government has unveiled a 2017 budget intended to reduce the deficit, but also roll back some austerity measures. 14/10/2016