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China to rely on sustainable food strategy

China to rely on sustainable food strategy

The Chinese central government in October allocated $97.88 million to boost food security.

Brazil to partially withdraw stimulus in 2014

Brazil to partially withdraw stimulus in 2014

The Finance Minister said Brazil will raise interest rates on some state-subsidized credit lines in 2014.

Heavy snow storm pummels Middle East

Heavy snow storm pummels Middle East

From Ankara to Jerusalem, snow and freezing rain led to flooding in many areas with residents scrambling to deal with the unexpected weather patterns.

China signals more reforms in 2014

China signals more reforms in 2014

A closed-door key economic meeting on Friday was chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

UN urges rapid winter aid to Syrian refugees

UN urges rapid winter aid to Syrian refugees

Relief agencies have emphasised the plight of some 125,000 living in tents in 200 camps in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.

Far East, Siberia national priority- Putin

Far East, Siberia national priority- Putin

Energy hungry Asian markets, bordering its Far East, have attracted Russia’s strategic focus.

22 trapped in China coal mine blast

22 trapped in China coal mine blast

In 2011, China’s mine gas explosions caused 533 deaths, the highest in the world.

Latin American economies likely to do better in 2014 – report

Latin American economies likely to do better in 2014 – report

An upturn in the regional growth rate next year will depend, in part, on continued recovery in Mexico and better growth performance in Brazil.

Russia, US negotiate trade proposal

Russia, US negotiate trade proposal

Russia-US ties have been under strain recently as the political deadlock in Kiev continues.

US registers a budget deficit of $135.2bn

US registers a budget deficit of $135.2bn

Budget negotiators in the US Congress reached an agreement Tuesday on a two-year budget plan.