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UN Chief voices concern over India-Italy tensions

UN Chief voices concern over India-Italy tensions

Ahead of his visit, Ban has called on the two nations to reach a "mutually acceptable solution”.

Chinese media slams the West’s hypocrisy in CharlieHebdo reaction

Chinese media slams the West’s hypocrisy in CharlieHebdo reaction

An editorial in Global Times on Friday questioned the western narrative on the attack as revolving around “press freedom”.

Sirisena wins Sri Lanka election

Sirisena wins Sri Lanka election

Many Sri Lankans have been frustrated in recent years by allegations of economic nepotism favoring the president's family.

Russian, French Foreign Ministers speak after CharlieHebdo attack

Russian, French Foreign Ministers speak after CharlieHebdo attack

France is involved in US-led strikes against ISIL fighters in Iraq.

China urges India, Pakistan to exercise restraint

China urges India, Pakistan to exercise restraint

The Chinese remarks came ahead of US secretary of state, John Kerry’s visit to India on Saturday.

Indian coal miners return to work after ending strike

Indian coal miners return to work after ending strike

The unions are protesting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to privatize the state monopoly fearing job losses.

Xi sets $250 bn investments for Latin America, backs south-south coop

Xi sets $250 bn investments for Latin America, backs south-south coop

Venezuela has already secured more than $20 billion in investment from China ahead of the CELAC meet.

The rise and … rise of ISIL

How can such a rabid pack hiding behind the banner of Islam continue to lure many young people to their ranks?

BRICS leaders condemn attack on Paris magazine

BRICS leaders condemn attack on Paris magazine

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said “it is an unacceptable attack on press freedom, a fundamental value of democratic societies”.

China Q4 growth likely slowed to 7.2% : Poll

China Q4 growth likely slowed to 7.2% : Poll

A Reuters poll indicates that China would fail to reach the government's 7.5 per cent full-year target in 2014.