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China industrial profits rise 15%

China industrial profits rise 15%

Private businesses led growth, according to official data.

Zuma signs Information Bill into law

Zuma signs Information Bill into law

The review of the bill has improved protection for whistleblowers in one clause.

Six killed in bomb blast near India nuclear plant

Six killed in bomb blast near India nuclear plant

One of the three people injured on Tuesday has been identified by police as an anti-nuclear activist.

Italy handling tough economic situation well: Putin

Italy handling tough economic situation well: Putin

Bilateral trade between Russia and Italy totalled $45.8 billion last year.

China energy firms to pay higher safety costs- HSBC

China energy firms to pay higher safety costs- HSBC

Chinese authorities have urged the country's energy industry to improve work safety standards.

China working on more reforms- Central Bank

China working on more reforms- Central Bank

The governor said China is the first country to recover from the global financial crisis.

Beijing monitors US flight over air defence zone

Beijing monitors US flight over air defence zone

China's new defence zone also includes a chain of islands claimed by Japan.

Iran: Celebratory mood overshadows hardline criticism

Iran: Celebratory mood overshadows hardline criticism

But if Iranian President Hassan Rouhani fails to significantly reduce sanctions in six months, the conservatives could deliver strong blows to his policies, journalist Alireza Ronaghi argues.

UN adopts Brazil’s anti-spying resolution

UN adopts Brazil’s anti-spying resolution

Brazil has said human rights need to be protected both online and offline.

Fearing NSA spying, Microsoft to boost security

Fearing NSA spying, Microsoft to boost security

There have been reports that the NSA has been tapping into fibre-optic cables between data centres.