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China GDP to grow at 8% says think-tank

China GDP to grow at 8% says think-tank

The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences is described as the top think-tank in Asia by Foreign Policy magazine.

BRICS call on Qatar to modify UN draft

BRICS call on Qatar to modify UN draft

They urged Doha to “adjust the language on political transition to the terms agreed in the Geneva Final Communiqué”.

Syria: ‘Russia can probe chemical weapons charge’

Syria: ‘Russia can probe chemical weapons charge’

The US has said that Syria has probably used chemical weapons against rebel forces on a "small scale".

Ban Ki-moon meets Mali FM as UNSC authorises troops

Ban Ki-moon meets Mali FM as UNSC authorises troops

The United Nations troops core task is to support the political process in Mali.

China to buy 60 Airbus planes

China to buy 60 Airbus planes

The order includes 42 single-aisle A320 aircraft and 18 wide-body A330 planes, according to the agreement.

VKontakte net profit down by 94.5%

VKontakte net profit down by 94.5%

The company expects net profit to increase this year as they are now trying to spend less on servers’ rent and communication channels.

UN desert land management meet to be held in Namibia

UN desert land management meet to be held in Namibia

Namibia's growth for 2012 was recently announced at five per cent.

India pitches for S&P ratings upgrade

India pitches for S&P ratings upgrade

The government has announced a fiscal consolidation path to reduce the deficit to three per cent of GDP by 2016-2017.

Indian Court examines whether minors can have Facebook account

Indian Court examines whether minors can have Facebook account

Facebook's fourth quarter revenue rose 40 per cent year-over-year to $1.59 billion in January this year.

Brazil’s Rousseff urges dialogue with Argentina

Brazil’s Rousseff urges dialogue with Argentina

Both Brazil and Argentina put their weight squarely behind the newly elected Venezuelan president.