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The common struggle to implement UN sustainable goals

The common struggle to implement UN sustainable goals

Fulfilling the SDGs will not be easier for wealthier countries as data shows the rich nations club OECD still fares poorly on roughly one third of the goals, writes Shank.

India urges all sides in Turkey to respect ballot mandate

India urges all sides in Turkey to respect ballot mandate

Turkish official says 754 members of the armed forces were detained after overnight coup attempt.

Muslim world condemns ‘vile’ Nice attack

Muslim world condemns ‘vile’ Nice attack

A number of Muslims were among those killed in the globally condemned attack in Nice.

Russians stand with the French: Putin

Russians stand with the French: Putin

At least 84 people have died in the attack in Nice.

Chinese to invest $2.8 bn in South Africa economic zone

Chinese to invest $2.8 bn in South Africa economic zone

Trade and Investment Minister Rob Davies received Cabinet approval last week to designate the zone and issue an operator permit.

Putin meets Kerry in Moscow to discuss Syrian peace

Putin meets Kerry in Moscow to discuss Syrian peace

Military cooperation in Syria dominated talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State John Kerry in Moscow. Kerry met Putin for three hours at the Kremlin and

China’s Q2 GDP grows 6.7%

China’s Q2 GDP grows 6.7%

The data added to signs of a recovery in China’s economy, with lending and consumer spending rising in June.

Truck kills, injures dozens in France attack

Truck kills, injures dozens in France attack

Witnesses said the promenade in Nice was littered with the bodies of those run over by the truck.

Bank of England leaves rates level

Bank of England leaves rates level

The BoE may yet produce a stimulus package when it meets in three weeks.

Report for tracking UN goals progress: BRICS face tough challenges

Report for tracking UN goals progress: BRICS face tough challenges

Russia fared the best within the BRICS, ranking 47th in the list.