As violence breaks out on the streets of Athens, Elinda Labropoulou explains the economic background to the protest.

CNN explains the fiscal cliff awaiting Barack Obama, IMF’s Christine Lagarde says the world wants to know U.S. debt plan.

Tough trading conditions across Europe are forcing many firms make drastic cuts to their travel budgets.

Brazilian start-up Azul Airlines takes off with focus on regional flights. CNN’s Shasta Darlington reports.

So, America has decided. President Barack Obama has been returned for another term. Now it is China’s turn. In the space of one week the world’s two great powers decide their immediate futures.