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Oil drops to $30, emerging markets sink

Oil drops to $30, emerging markets sink

The new year slump appears to continue as stocks slide worldwide.

India’s GDP grew 7.3% in Dec. quarter

India’s GDP grew 7.3% in Dec. quarter

India's economic recovery is losing some steam & there is a likelihood of slowdown in the growth momentum, Japanese financial services firm Nomura warns.

7 suspected IS members held in Russia

7 suspected IS members held in Russia

The group was led by an Islamic State fighter who had arrived from Turkey, the FSB said.

China, India hold joint military exercises on border

China, India hold joint military exercises on border

Official relations between the world’s two fastest growing economies have come a long way since the two fought a brief border war in 1962.

China at odds with US over N Korea response

China at odds with US over N Korea response

While condemning Pyongyang's satellite launch, Beijing is also opposed to the deployment of US anti-missile weapons in South Korea.

With more refugees expected, Europe needs to get a grip

With more refugees expected, Europe needs to get a grip

While financial support is still coming in for the victims of the Syrian conflict, Europe’s political signals are getting ever more contradictory, writes Russell Merryman.

Russia condemns North Korea’s rocket launch

Russia condemns North Korea’s rocket launch

Russian ally China is opposed to Pyongyang's nuclear programme and has appealed for calm.

Zuma stresses on job-creation as new goal of China-SA ties

Zuma stresses on job-creation as new goal of China-SA ties

South Africa-China trade jumped by 32 per cent between 2012 from R205 billion to R270 billion in 2013, making China the country’s largest trading partner.

Brazil: Zika found in saliva, urine

Brazil: Zika found in saliva, urine

But the CDC also said that sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible.

China offers Taiwan aid after deadly quake

China offers Taiwan aid after deadly quake

Rescue operations are focusing on destroyed or partially collapsed buildings.