Now playing Next Economy Germany enjoys strong economic growth in Q1 Europe's biggest economy grew by 0.6 percent between January and March from the previous quarter as companies invested more and exports soared. 12/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England says solid economic growth is linked to 'smooth' Brexit UK central bank cuts 2017 growth forecast only slightly, warns wages not keeping up with higher inflation means difficulty for British households. 11/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy Fava beans and falafel too expensive as inflation in Egypt hits 30-year high Import-dependent Egypt has been hit by soaring inflation since it floated its currency last November as part of reform to get an IMF loan. 10/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy ECB's Draghi defends stimulus even as eurozone economy improves ECB President Mario Draghi says it's too early to declare victory in efforts to boost eurozone inflation despite signs the recovery is strengthening. 10/05/2017
Now playing Next Venezuela Euroviews. What are Venezuelans fighting for with their lives? An opinion article explaining the background to the current situation in Venezuela with figures. 10/05/2017
Now playing Next USA Meet the reporter "arrested for asking a question" A US reporter has hit out over claims he was arrested for asking a question to Donald Trump’s new health chief. 10/05/2017
Now playing Next Cuba Communist Cuba opens luxury shopping mall in Havana The five-storey Manzana de Gomez centre is an example of Cuba's opening up to the West - and illustrates its need for tourist revenue. 09/05/2017
Now playing Next Venezuela Venezuela's opposition calls on the people to defend the constitution Youths with gas masks and makeshift shields face off with police and National Guard troops in Caracas 09/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy TurkStream gas pipeline: work starts Russia's Gazprom says construction has started on the TurkStream undersea gas pipeline through the Black Sea. 08/05/2017
Now playing Next Markets Macron's victory gets muted reaction from financial markets After a brief bounce, European indices mostly dipped into the red as investors shifted their focus from politics to monetary policy. 08/05/2017
Now playing Next Markets Oil stabilises, stocks rise on Macron confidence Oil prices have been on a roller coaster ride from oversupply worries, strong opinion poll numbers for French centrist Macron boosted share prices. 05/05/2017
Now playing Next Algeria President Bouteflika's ruling National Liberation Front retains power in Algerian elections The FLN lost considerable ground in the election, winning just 164 seats compared to 221 five years ago. 05/05/2017
Now playing Next Business Series ChemChina's takeover of Syngenta set to go ahead The takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta by ChemChina is set to go ahead as 80% of Syngenta shareholders agree. 05/05/2017
Now playing Next USA Healthcare victory for Trump in House of Representatives The lower house of Congress has voted to repeal major parts of Obamacare, the last president's flagship measure. 04/05/2017
Now playing Next Europe News European 'history house' opens this weekend It was meant to have been open in 2014, but now the House of European History finally opens its doors to the public this weekend. 04/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone business activity at a six-year high Eurozone manufacturing and services companies said they increased activity at the fastest rate in six years in April. 04/05/2017
Now playing Next Algeria Algeria: Voter apathy key challenge in parliamentary poll With little suspense in Thursday's election, many Algerians are expected to stay away. 03/05/2017