BP to set aside $32.2bn to cover oil spill costs
BP says it has set aside $32.2bn (£20.8bn) to cover the costs linked to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

EU backs BA and American Airlines alliance
European regulators have paved the way for British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines to work together.

Prices to be steady on Russian grocery staples despite production issues
Despite data showing a downturn in land under cultivation, grain production is expected to leave plenty for both domestic consumers and exports, with declining butter imports seeing a consumer product shift.

Most dollar bills used to snort coke - study
A recent study showed that nearly 9 out of 10 dollar bills carry traces of cocaine, reports Christine Dell’Amore, a journalist with National Geographic News.  

The World Money Show London - 14tth & 15th November, QEII Conference Centre London
Surging oil and food prices and deteriorating economic confidence have stoked inflation fears around the world in recent months, leaving volatile markets and jittery private investors in their wake. At times like these, it’s good to have this forum to hear from the best financial minds in the world and discuss the issues with them.

RBCC RussiaTALK 2008 - 21-22 October, Moscow
The Russo-British Chamber of Commerce (RBCC) is the fundamental link between British and Russian business, with a strong tradition of providing high quality forums for key business decision-makers from both countries. The annual Moscow RussiaTALK Investment Forum is the RBCC’s flagship event and takes place each year in October at the RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Picasso painting fetches record $106m at auction
A Pablo Picasso painting has set a new record for the most expensive art work sold at auction, fetching $106m (£70m).

Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina will fight cyborgs in steampunk world
American publishing house Quirk Books, known for its remixes on classical literature, will extend its collection with a remake of famous Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy and turn his love story into “Android Karenina.”

Egypt launches Arabic web domain
Egypt will open the world's first Arabic language internet domain, its communications minister has said.

Egypt launches Arabic web domain
Egypt will open the world's first Arabic language internet domain, its communications minister has said.