Iran says an EU ban on imports of Iranian oil is "unfair" and "doomed to fail", and will not force it to change course on its nuclear programme.

Profits at hard drive maker Western Digital fall 36% in the three months to the end of December 2011 compared to the same period in 2010

The outlook for the global labour market has worsened from last year, the International Labour Organization says.

A guide to what the 27 members of the EU want from the December summit.

A table of some of the possible scenarios facing European leaders trying to resolve the eurozone sovereign debt crisis.

After European leaders' latest efforts to solve the debt crisis and prevent the implosion of the euro, what are the likely outcomes and how might they affect us?

India's central bank says the outlook for the Indian economy has weakened more than expected, ahead of an interest rate decision.

Japan's prime minister vows to push for controversial tax reform to help tackle debt, as he convenes a new session of parliament.