UN rights chief says EU deal on Libya migrants falls short

A European and African deal to stem the flow of migrants coming through Libya to Europe…

Red Cross links investors to war zones with first ‘humanitarian bond’

A new funding model launched by the Red Cross aims to attract private capital to conflict…

Venezuela oil minister says inventories still too high

Venezuelan oil minister Eulogio Del Pino on Friday said global oil inventories remain too high and…

Oil rises to $55 as Saudi supply cut, hurricane damage refineries

Oil-markets on Friday saw Brent crude supported by Saudi Arabia hoping to cut October supplies, while…

India needs to find allies to tap cheap funds for clean coal – Trade body

India needs to partner with other countries to tap cheaper funds for cleaner coal technologies as…

EU’s Barnier worried by Britain’s position on Irish border

The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator said Britain’s plans for a special border arrangement with Ireland…

Afreximbank offers $300 million to private investors in equity

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is offering up to $300 million in depositary receipts to private…

Hurricane Irma: IMF to assist affected countries

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, has expressed sympathy to countries affected…

Britain sends £12m, ship to assist Irma victims

Britain is sending a military vessel to assist victims of Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean and…

Top EU court rules eastern states must take refugees

The European Union’s highest court ruled on Wednesday that EU states must take in a share…

Oil up after Harvey fallout; Hurricane Irma heads into Caribbean

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as strong global refining margins and the reopening of U.S. Gulf…

Bodies of 16 migrants found in Libya’s eastern desert – official

Libyan security forces said on Tuesday that the bodies of 16 migrants had been found in…