US hits Russia's largest bank, energy sector with sanctions

Washington (AFP) - The United States hit Russia's top bank and leading energy and technology companies with sanctions Friday, restricting access to finance and technology to punish Moscow's support for Ukraine's separatist rebels.

Brent Crude Falls to Two-Year Low After IEA Demand Cut

Brent crude fell to the lowest level in more than two years, narrowing its premium over West Texas Intermediate, after the International Energy Agency cut demand forecasts.

Solutions to the water energy nexus remain elusive

Solutions to the water energy nexus – the main topic of last week’s World Water Week conference in Stockholm – remain elusive.

Poland Says Gazprom Cut Gas Supplies via Belarus, Ukraine

Poland is investigating reduced natural gas supplies from Russia’s OAO Gazprom (OGZD) via Belarus and Ukraine, according to the country’s dominant gas company.

Fukushima fallout continues: now cleanup workers claim unpaid wages

The legal net has started to tighten around the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, as victims of the accident, and those responsible for clearing it up, take their grievances to the courts.

WTI, Brent Oils Set for Weekly Drop on Slow Jobs Growth

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crudes dropped after weaker-than-estimated U.S. jobs growth in August and as Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists agreed to a cease-fire.

Iranian nuclear R&D centre 'visited by UN inspectors'

UN inspectors have gained rare access to an Iranian nuclear facility, giving them a "better understanding" of Tehran's disputed programme, it has been reported.