Latvia is desperate to attract new investors that could help the recovery of the country’s weak economy. But its recent easing of visa restrictions for non-EU citizens has sparked a nationalist outcry.

• 9 March 2010

The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to allow the export of web services that help the spread of information.

• 8 March 2010

Commission to publish draft law on how to deal with nuclear waste by the end of the year.

• 8 March 2010

AIG sells an insurance group to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.

• 8 March 2010

German finance minister to present fund proposals soon.

• 8 March 2010

France's president and Greece's prime minister discuss economic situation.

• 8 March 2010

Concerns that speculators are short-selling euros to make profits from Greece’s financial problems

• 6 March 2010

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa denounces plans for a UN-appointed panel to examine alleged human rights abuses.

• 6 March 2010