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Russians opt for ebooks

Russians opt for ebooks

Sales for ebooks at Russia's largest online book shop, Ozon.ru have tripled in the past year.

Bank in focus for Durban Summit

Bank in focus for Durban Summit

The five member states are likely to finalise the structure for a BRICS development bank at the Summit this March.

China to invest $103 bn in railways

China to invest $103 bn in railways

The Chinese Minister of Railways, Sheng Guangzu announces that 5200 km of new railway would go into operation this year.

RT @Twitter to open office in @Brazil

RT @Twitter to open office in @Brazil

Latin America is seen as one of the world's most lucrative social media markets.

Brazilian economy recovering

Brazilian economy recovering

GDP will grow in Brazil but analysts say they need to focus on lowering inflation rates in 2013.

Obama gun control plans likely to meet stiff opposition

Powerful gun lobbies wield influence in Congress and will oppose the president's proposals.

Russia calls to lift sanctions against Myanmar

Russia calls to lift sanctions against Myanmar

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urges the West to lift sanctions against Myanmar.

Alcatel-Lucent wins $1 billion contract

Alcatel-Lucent wins $1 billion contract

India’s RCom today awarded a $1 billion contract to telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent.

World Bank: Russia GDP to grow 3.6%

World Bank: Russia GDP to grow 3.6%

A new report has suggested that the Russian economy will grow despite turbulence in the global economy.

China opposes EU investigation

China opposes EU investigation

The Ministry of Commerce says EU probes into Chinese steel products are "unreasonable".