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Fed’s September rate hike unclear

Fed’s September rate hike unclear

The FOMC acknowledged divisions within its members about how healthy the US economy really is.

China to provide aid, training to Syria

China to provide aid, training to Syria

China recently hosted both Syria's foreign minister and opposition figures, though at different times.

US stocks pause, Fed pressured

US stocks pause, Fed pressured

A mixed bag of data from the US economy and lower inflation rates may pressure the Fed to keep rates level next month.

China launches ‘hack-proof’ communications satellite

China launches ‘hack-proof’ communications satellite

China’s development of space technologies will allow it to “more effectively wield international power" a report commissioned by the US Congress said last year.

BRICS will boost political cooperation: Lavrov

BRICS will boost political cooperation: Lavrov

The bloc is not admitting new members at the moment, the Russian Foreign Minister said.

Emerging markets boost on China rally

Emerging markets boost on China rally

The rally shows that investors believe the Chinese economy is stabilizing after last year's correction.

BRICS leaders will meet on G20 sidelines: China FM

BRICS leaders will meet on G20 sidelines: China FM

Brazil, Russia, India and China officially grouped together in 2009, with South Africa joining later, to press for a bigger say in global financial matters.

India Independence Day: Prime Minister Modi talks up economy

India Independence Day: Prime Minister Modi talks up economy

The Indian Prime Minister claimed his government had dramatically improved the quality of governance.

Chinese Foreign Minister wraps up India trip after meeting top leaders

Chinese Foreign Minister wraps up India trip after meeting top leaders

Common interests between China and India far exceed their differences, Wang noted.

US ups the war against Zika

US ups the war against Zika

The Obama Administration has increased funding as health authorities begin spraying infected areas in Florida.