Iran, Venezuela not happy as OPEC boosts supply
Key members of OPEC are refusing to prop up oil prices, a Reuters survey shows, as its oil output increased this month.
China forbids ‘Western values’ at universities
China’s education minister has vowed that “western values” will never be allowed into the country’s classrooms.
Easyjet backs Heathrow expansion
Budget airline Easyjet says it is in favour of expanding Heathrow airport in a submission to the Airports Commission
Sanctions on Russia are ‘economic war’
As the EU extends the economic penalties against Russia, the head of one of Russia’s largest banks told CNBC that sanctions were akin to “economic war.”
Google agrees privacy policy changes
The firm will roll out a single, rewritten privacy policy across Europe after coming under fire across the continent.
BT earmarks £2bn to pay off deficit
BT sets aside £2bn to deal with its swelling pension deficit as part of a 16-year plan.
US growth cools, but consumer spending robust
Economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter as weak business spending and a wider deficit offset the fastest pace of consumer spending since 2006.
VIDEO: Comeback for Jordan’s film industry?
News of a Hollywood production and talk of incentives gives some Jordanians optimism for the future of their film business.
Why energy M&A hasn’t hit critical mass
Valuations for energy companies may not have fallen far enough to spark dealmaking, two analysts tell CNBC.
Russia cuts interest rates to 15%
Russia has cut its main interest rate from 17% to 15% because inflation “is stabilising”.