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South African final demand surges 3.6% in Q3

South African final demand surges 3.6% in Q3

In August and September, real retail sales grew by 5.4 per cent y/), which was the highest increase since 2013.

Children’s progress in South Africa stalled – report

Children’s progress in South Africa stalled – report

Despite some progress, children face persistent sexual harassment and violence in South Africa.

Russia hosts Eurasian SCO meeting

Russia hosts Eurasian SCO meeting

Sushma Swaraj is representing India, which attends the Sochi SCO meeting as full member for the first time.

China accuses US of unfair anti-dumping measures

China accuses US of unfair anti-dumping measures

The US Commerce Department has been imposing such punitive measures against Chinese exports for some time.

Bill Gates receives top science honor in China

Bill Gates receives top science honor in China

He is the only non-academic picked to the membership of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Xi calls for a ‘toilet revolution’

Xi calls for a ‘toilet revolution’

In 2015, China started a campaign to upgrade toilets within hygienic standards for domestic and touristic use.

Will Russia agree to OPEC oil cuts?

Will Russia agree to OPEC oil cuts?

Many experts expected oil prices to jump to $60 in 2017, and this has happened in the past few weeks.

Brazil’s Temer recovering from heart surgery

Brazil’s Temer recovering from heart surgery

Temer has had a number of health problems this month, including a partial obstruction in his coronary arteries.

India marks Mumbai attack anniversary

India marks Mumbai attack anniversary

More than 170 people, including 18 police officers, were killed when Pakistani terrorists infiltrated the city.

Japan, Russia call for UNSC settlement on N Korea

Japan, Russia call for UNSC settlement on N Korea

The foreign ministers of Japan and Russia say there needs to be a way to resume talks with North Korea.