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SriLanka, India release fishing boats ahead of President’s visit

SriLanka, India release fishing boats ahead of President’s visit

The new government in Colombo is aiming for better ties with India while retaining the “close friendship” with China.

Copenhagen police kill attacker after shootings

Copenhagen police kill attacker after shootings

The first shooting occurred at a cafe where Swedish artist Lars Vilks was giving a lecture on freedom of speech.

Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela plan new ecological corridor

Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela plan new ecological corridor

The corridor will span 135 million hectares (1,350,000 sq km) of rainforest, Colombian President Santos said Friday.

China’s Xinjiang-Russia trade rose 374% in 2014

China’s Xinjiang-Russia trade rose 374% in 2014

Resource-rich Xinjiang remains a critical part of China's economic strategy.

BRICS adopt 5-year demographic cooperation plan

BRICS adopt 5-year demographic cooperation plan

The five countries are bracing against economic headwinds from less favourable demographics.

Russia-Cyprus eye military agreement renewal

Russia-Cyprus eye military agreement renewal

The British envoy to Cyprus has said the agreement is not in line with the EU's common policies on Russia.

EU and Russia: No option but peace and coexistence

EU and Russia: No option but peace and coexistence

Closer EU-Russia relations would create a nightmare scenario for the Washington elite, writes a former Belgian lawmaker.

China offers to mediate in Afghanistan

China offers to mediate in Afghanistan

China has pledged $327 million in economic aid to Kabul through 2017.

China says it has not broken WTO rules, denies US charges

China says it has not broken WTO rules, denies US charges

The US says the Chinese government offered unfair subsidized services, prohibited by WTO rules.

Petrobras explosion kills three workers

Petrobras explosion kills three workers

Although the fire was contained there is little chance that six missing workers could have survived the blast.