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India prioritizes fiscal consolidation

India prioritizes fiscal consolidation

The government has set a fiscal deficit target of 4.8 per cent of GDP for the current financial year.

UN forces to engage rebels along Congo-Rwanda border

UN forces to engage rebels along Congo-Rwanda border

The 19,000-member MONUSCO force will also provide support to the Congolese national army, FARDC, in combating Ugandan rebels.

China announces more measures to reduce red tape

China announces more measures to reduce red tape

The Chinese leadership has made transforming government functions a top priority to spearhead broader reforms.

China sets up new Arctic research centre

China sets up new Arctic research centre

China has said it will act as a serious player and peaceful power in the Arctic.

India top court criminalises gay sex

India top court criminalises gay sex

Activists could now turn to Parliament to revoke the British-era law.

India Mars Mission mid-course correction successful

India Mars Mission mid-course correction successful

If successful, it would be the first Asian mission to reach the red planet.

“Viva Mandela forever”- Rousseff

“Viva Mandela forever”- Rousseff

Brazil has maintained strong ties with post apartheid South Africa.

China fines 8 cities for air pollution

China fines 8 cities for air pollution

Air quality of the nation’s cities is of increasing concern to the new Chinese leadership.

World bids farewell to SA’s greatest son

World bids farewell to SA’s greatest son

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is set to deliver a speech at the service on Tuesday.

Russian parliament to consider amnesty bill

Russian parliament to consider amnesty bill

Media reports from Russia suggest this could cover the two jailed Pussy Riot protesters.