Russia warns against UN action in Syria

Russia warns against UN action in Syria
Eurozone jobless rate at euro-era high
Portuguese debt looms over Europe
Retired voters top Republican rivals’ agendas
Tax cuts expiry to slow US growth
Pakistan softens line on US-Taliban talks
India’s schools fail to keep pace with growth
South Sudan rejects African Union oil plan
Lee warns against curbing conglomerates
Opec head warns of oil price volatility

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 11:04 AM PST

Western-backed effort to press President Bashar al-Assad to cede power is a 'path to civil war', Russia's deputy foreign minister says

Eurozone jobless rate at euro-era high

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 10:52 AM PST

Rising unemployment in the single currency region highlights fragile nature of bloc's economic recovery

Portuguese debt looms over Europe

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 05:14 AM PST

EU leaders may have to tackle problem within weeks rather than months

Retired voters top Republican rivals’ agendas

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 11:35 AM PST

The presence of the two leading candidates for the Republican nomination at a retirement community in the two days leading up to the primary was no accident

Tax cuts expiry to slow US growth

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 11:28 AM PST

US economic growth will slow dramatically if tax rises and spending cuts come into effect as planned in 2013, according to new figures.

Pakistan softens line on US-Taliban talks

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:34 AM PST

For years, Pakistan has been seen as a spoiler, but recent signs indicate the security hierarchy is playing a more supportive role

India’s schools fail to keep pace with growth

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:51 AM PST

An underpowered primary education system is struggling to supply the urban workforce needed to fulfil roles in the country's rising economy

South Sudan rejects African Union oil plan

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 10:03 AM PST

African Union-backed proposal would see less developed nation pay up to $6.5bn to its former enemy, which it accuses of 'state piracy'

Lee warns against curbing conglomerates

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:21 AM PST

Lee Myung-bak, South Korea's president, has warned parliamentarians that their election proposals to curb the power of leading conglomerates such as Samsung, Hyundai and LG could undermine the world's seventh-biggest exporter

Opec head warns of oil price volatility

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 09:13 AM PST

El Badri says it will take time for EU countries to adjust to the embargo and find a replacement for the barrels of oil it imports from Iran