Russia cuts Ukraine gas supplies
31-Dec-05
Russian cuts off gas supplies to Ukraine in an energy price dispute which has become a major political row.
Russia offers delay on gas hike
31-Dec-05
Moscow makes a compromise offer in its bitter dispute with Ukraine over the price of gas supplies.
Clock ticks away on Ukraine’s gas
31-Dec-05
Moscow is poised to turn off gas to Ukraine on New Year's Day in a row over prices which many see as political.
Chad angry at World Bank over oil
30-Dec-05
Chad has reacted angrily to warnings from the World Bank over changes to its use of oil revenues.
US set to miss Cafta start date
30-Dec-05
The US admits it will miss a 1 January start date for implementing the controversial Cafta free trade deal.
BPI finalises share sale to ABN
30-Dec-05
BPI finalises the sale of its 26% stake in fellow Italian bank Antonveneta to Dutch rival ABN Amro.
Buoyant year for UK stock market
30-Dec-05
The UK's leading shares rise 16% in value in 2005, fuelled by strong demand for oil firms and more takeover activity.
BAE Systems sells Atlas sonar arm
30-Dec-05
Defence group BAE Systems sells its German-based sonar business Atlas for 145m euros to EADS and ThyssenKrupp.
Minister goes in Iraq oil crisis
30-Dec-05
The Iraqi oil minister is temporarily released from his post amid a growing oil supply crisis.
Murphy plugging away on Hall ballot
30-Dec-05
Now in his eighth year on the ballot, slugger Dale Murphy is hoping to continue a trend which saw his voting percentage rise from 8.5 in 2004 to 10.46 in 2005. The two-time MVP and seven-time All-Star hit 398 homers in his career, which ranks 43rd all time.
Intel in marketing makeover
30-Dec-05
Computer chip giant Intel launches a new corporate slogan and logo as part of a major brand overhaul.
More US oil firms return to Libya
30-Dec-05
Three US oil companies are resuming their oil and gas operations in Libya after a 19-year absence.
World Bank warns Chad on oil law
30-Dec-05
The World Bank warns Chad that it may take action over the African nation's move to reallocate oil revenues.
China reforms its currency market
30-Dec-05
China makes currency trading more flexible and could approve the first foreign takeover of a state bank.
Russia says gas cut won’t hit EU
30-Dec-05
Russian energy giant Gazprom renews a threat to cut off Ukraine's gas - but says it will not hit supplies to the EU.