crisis talks

World leaders arrive in Washington to discuss measures to contain the recent financial turmoil as the G20 summit begins.

European and Asian stock markets react positively to efforts by world leaders to stem the financial turmoil.

Asian share markets react positively after efforts by world leaders to end the recent financial turmoil.

German ministers meet officials from the central bank and the financial regulator to try to save troubled lender Hypo Real Estate.

Emergency talks to prevent Alitalia's collapse are due to resume after the airline warned it may have to cancel flights.

Environment ministers from a South Asian regional grouping are due to discuss a plan to tackle climate change.