June

Venezuela’s $2 Billion Gold Case in UK Sent Back to Lower Court
President Nicolas Maduro’s quest to gain control of roughly $2 billion in Venezuelan gold held in the UK suffered a setback Friday when the English Court of Appeal dismissed his administration’s appeal and sent it back to the Commercial Court.

Russia Latest: Top General Questioned on Ties to Mercenary Group
A top Russian general was questioned over his links to the mercenary group that carried out a failed revolt against the Kremlin’s military leadership as Vladimir Putin pressed ahead with a string of public appearances.

Oil Steadies After Big Drop in US Stockpiles Boosts Optimism
Oil steadied in Asia after a big decline in US crude stockpiles provided some optimism for a market weighed down by demand concerns.