Ukraine crisis takes dangerous twist

The Ukraine crisis escalates, with Kiev claiming an attack on an armoured Russian column.

Missouri Looting Devastates Traders

Local businesses in the St Louis suburb Ferguson have been "devastated" by looting

As much as 50% of online ads are never viewed by humans, they're 'clicked' by bots

A new $300-million trans-Pacific high speed cable to be laid by a Google-led consortium

The Mexican government changes the law to let foreigners drill for oil.

Airlines are ordered not to fly over Iraq as fighting there rages.

Russia announces a ban on fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports.

Russia restricts imports from countries which have imposed sanctions on the country.

Rupert Murdoch withdraws his $80 billion offer for Time Warner

Why the US is playing catch up with China when it comes to investment in Africa.