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Xi to head China’s national security commission

Xi to head China’s national security commission

The body has been tasked with upgrading systems and strategies for national security.

“BRICS will continue to lead global economy”

“BRICS will continue to lead global economy”

BRICS ministers rallied at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

US open to ‘plea negotiations’ with Snowden

US open to ‘plea negotiations’ with Snowden

Attorney-General Eric Holder says Snowden would be treated like a "defendant" who broke the law.

China snubs Abe’s call for talks after new row

China snubs Abe’s call for talks after new row

Abe said in Davos on Thursday that his controversial shrine visit was "quite natural".

World’s biggest platinum mines begin strike

World’s biggest platinum mines begin strike

The mining sector has played a key role in South Africa's economic development.

Appeal against US suspension of ‘Big Four’ China units

Appeal against US suspension of ‘Big Four’ China units

The top four global accounting firms have said they will seek a review of the US ruling.

UN official warns of ‘genocide’ in CAR

There are reports of people being burned and fleeing families hacked to death, relief agencies have said.

Chinese Li Na storms into Australian Open final

Chinese Li Na storms into Australian Open final

4th- seeded Li Na is the 2011 French Open winner.

China announces 12 new FTZs

China announces 12 new FTZs

The move comes as Beijing moves to sustain investor enthusiasm.

India prepared for Fed taper: Finance Minister

India prepared for Fed taper: Finance Minister

Chidambaram was addressing the WEF meet in Davos on Wednesday.