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India top court mandates national forest regulator

India top court mandates national forest regulator

The regulator will also oversee the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) of projects.

China posts weaker year-end economic data

China posts weaker year-end economic data

Official data for China’s 2013 GDP is set to be released on January 20.

US won’t send troops to Iraq – Kerry

US won’t send troops to Iraq – Kerry

“This is a fight that belongs to the Iraqis,” the US Secretary of State told reporters.

China probes 36907 officials for corruption

China probes 36907 officials for corruption

Corruption has long been a major public complaint in the world’s second largest economy.

American-Russian ties in 2014: Shared goals, different approaches

American-Russian ties in 2014: Shared goals, different approaches

Russian-US interests are more aligned in reducing conflict and violence in a region that is strategically central to both great powers, says historian Mark LeVine.

India launches advanced communication satellite

India launches advanced communication satellite

India now joins a select club of nations that includes the US, Russia, Japan, China and France.

Chinese warship in Cyprus to aid Syrian mission

Chinese warship in Cyprus to aid Syrian mission

Vessels from China, Russia, Denmark and Norway will escort the transportation of the weapons.

Italian Navy rescues over 1,000 migrants

Rome used six naval ships and a number of helicopters under Operation Mare Nostrum to find the refugees.

China to dislodge US as world’s top trader

China to dislodge US as world’s top trader

China is scheduled to announce the 2013 annual trade figure next week.

Xuelong trapped after rescuing Russian ship

Xuelong trapped after rescuing Russian ship

The Chinese President said Xuelong's rescue mission has brought honor to the nation.