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Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke leaves a London court after appearing over bribery charges relating to her time as Nigeria's oil minister. The UK's National Crime Agency says Alison-Madueke allegedly benefitted from at least £100,000 in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, flights and luxury holidays accepted as rewards "for awarding multi-million pound contracts". The 63-year-old was arrested in October 2015, shortly after which her family's lawyer said she would strongly contest the allegations. IMAGES
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen says Russia is losing "around 160 million euros a day" from oil price cap. SOUNDBITE
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, sets out new sanctions to be imposed on Russia, including a cap on the price of Russian oil and new restrictions on the import of goods to the country worth 7 billion euros. SOUNDBITE
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari launches the country's new digital eNaira currency on Monday as Africa's largest economy looked to tap into the growing popularity of virtual money and cryptocurrencies. IMAGES
Tokyo (Japan), 5 oct (EFE/EPA).-(Camera: Kimimasa Mayama) The main index of the Stock exchange of Tokyo, the Nikkei, closed Tuesday's session with a drop of 2.19%, as the price of oil increases.FOOTAGE OF THE JAPANESE STOCK INDICATORS.
US stocks dipped slightly on Wednesday as investors weighed the latest stimulus talk developments. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to reach a deal before the deadline. According to Business Insider, the two are now working to finalize a proposal before the weekend. Senate Democrats rejected Republicans' $500 billion "skinny bill," leaving both parties stuck in a deadlock. Disagreements over a relief bill are still significant between the Republicans and Democrats. The White House recently offered a $1.9 trillion bill, coming in well below Democrats' $2.2 trillion package.