Business Series Central Bank Interventions: A step back or forward? The new season of Business Middle East looks at the world’s most important economic events as they affect the Middle East, with central banks in focus 03/02/2015
Japan Japan launches anti-terrorism task force Japan has launched a new anti-terrorism task force and beefed up airport security amid heightened concerns following the beheading of a Japanese 03/02/2015
Cuba Cuban media publish new photos of Fidel Castro Photographs of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro appeared in the state media on Monday for the first time since August, showing him interacting with a 03/02/2015
Ukraine US "considers all options" as frustration grows over continuing Ukraine conflict Washington is considering whether to send arms to help the Ukraine government against pro-Russian rebels. The re-think follows recent gains by the 03/02/2015
Albania Rain triggers floods in Balkans Heavy rain has lead to severe flooding in Greece, Albania and the former Yugoslavian republic of Macedonia. (FYROM) In one region troops were 03/02/2015
Austria Anti-Islam PEGIDA protests spring up in Austria The anti -Islam movement known as PEGIDA which began in Germany has sprung up in Austria drawing hundreds of supporters and counter demonstrators 03/02/2015
USA Wintry weather hits US northwest for a second time in less than a week Wintry weather has left several states in the north east of the United States under a blanket of deep snow yet again following a similar storm less 03/02/2015
Greece Greece denies 'standoff' over its debt but new plans sound the alarm in Europe Greece’s newly appointed finance minister is on a European tour seeking to reassure international investors that Athens is not in a standoff with its 03/02/2015
Italy Mattarella to be sworn in as Italy's new president Incoming Italian President Sergio Mattarella has already said thank you to the outgoing Giorgio Napolitano for his seven years of sterling service 03/02/2015
Serbia Hague court to rule on Croatia and Serbia genocide claims The International Court of Justice in the Hague (ICJ) will today hand down its ruling on duel claims of genocide by Croatia and Serbia dating back 03/02/2015