Israel on Monday began reducing its electricity supplies to the two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip already suffering from insufficient flow, electricity authorities on both sides said.

The aircraft industry descends on Paris for the world's biggest airshow Monday, which sees bitter rivals Boeing and Airbus battle for contracts as newcomers snap at the heels of the two giants.

Dinesh Chawla is a key part of the latest venture for the Trump hospitality brand.

Britain and the EU begin tough Brexit talks on Monday, trying to complete one of the most complex negotiations in history in less than two years.

Australia's first recycled supermarket is giving food destined for landfills a second chance, as the government embarks on a major push to cut down on waste costing the economy Aus$20 billion (US$15 billion) a year.

Britain begins historic talks Monday on leaving the European Union while still mourning the victims of a devastating fire and reeling from an election that has badly weakened the government.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the outlook for Pakistan's economy was "favorable", citing Chinese infrastructure investments among reasons for growth, but warned of risks to recent progress.

Societe Generale de Banque au Liban, chaired by Antoun Sehnaoui, asserts itself as a socially responsible company, committed to civil society and contributing to economic and social progress, SBGL said in press release on Saturday.

Building on this commitment and these values, and by partnering the "Rencontres Economiques", SGBL shares this will to be at the heart of the exchanges of ideas that move the world forward.

Russia's central bank on Friday decreased its key interest rate to 9 percent from 9.25 percent in line with its policy to gently invigorate the country's economy.

"The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to cut the key rate to 9.00 percent per annum," the bank said in a statement. The cut follows a half-point decrease in late April.

By promising Thursday to approve a new aid plan for Greece, but without releasing any money, the IMF has again departed from its usual procedures to support Athens, exposing itself to accusations of giving the country special treatment.