German union cuts short rail strike
German train drivers’ union says it will cut short its four-day strike and return to work on Saturday, in time for celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Mexico cancels China bid for train
Mexico cancels a $3.75bn contract awarded this week to a Chinese-led consortium to build a high-speed passenger rail link.
US unemployment falls in October
The US economy added 214,000 jobs in October, while the unemployment rate has fallen to 5.8%, official figures show.
Rouble rises on talk of urgent action
The rouble recovers lost ground as Russia’s central bank says it could take action “at any moment” to prop up the currency.
Backing for Scottish Open extended
The future of the Scottish Open is secured until 2020 after renewed commitments from the sponsor and Scottish Government.
Marussia fold after crisis talks
The Marussia Formula 1 team ceases trading and all staff will be made redundant, administrators FRP have announced.
VIDEO: India’s infrastructure dilemma
In India, land acquisition to build infrastructure often faces local opposition, which can discourage business investment, as the BBC’s Sameer Hashmi reports.
VIDEO: Cape Town’s ‘steampunk’ coffee shop
A successful steampunk-themed cafe in Cape Town, Truth Coffee Roasting, started up in a “neglected building in a really run down neighbourhood” according to co-founder David Donde.
Moody’s downgrades South Africa
Moody’s has become the latest credit ratings agency to downgrade South Africa’s sovereign debt, citing weak economic growth.
Huge raid shuts 400 ‘dark net’ sites
A joint operation between Europol’s cybercrime centre and the FBI has resulted in the shutdown of a significant number of dark net sites.