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China targets water pollutants

China targets water pollutants

Geological research shows that the groundwater of 90 per cent of Chinese cities is polluted.

Protests continue as Bulgarian cabinet resigns

Bulgaria is considered to be the poorest member of the European Union.

China’s tax reforms to curb housing price hikes

China’s tax reforms to curb housing price hikes

The measure was originally proposed three years ago as a way of ensuring healthy growth in the housing sector.

Pistorius bail hearing continues

Pistorius bail hearing continues

South African police now confirm that the lead detective in the case faces attempted murder charges.

SA Govt-Mining sector sign joint framework

SA Govt-Mining sector sign joint framework

A string of wildcat strikes have put pressure on many mining companies operating in South Africa.

Russia discovers new deposit with over 200 tons of gold

Russia discovers new deposit with over 200 tons of gold

The deposit has been registered with the Federal Agency for Subsoil Usage.

Brazil drops criminal charge against Chevron

Brazil drops criminal charge against Chevron

Chevron cleared of criminal charges in oil spill disaster, but civil case will continue.

India to launch Mars mission in October

India to launch Mars mission in October

The country's space agency will attempt ten space missions by November 2013.

Leadership vacuum aided mining crisis in South Africa

Leadership vacuum aided mining crisis in South Africa

There has been a systemic breakdown of the tradition of collective bargaining in the South African mining sector.

Arab League, Russia hopeful for Syria talks

Arab League, Russia hopeful for Syria talks

Moscow sees positive tendencies for dialogue from both sides that could bring two-year civil war to an end.