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China funds biggest Cote d’Ivoire electricity plant

China funds biggest Cote d’Ivoire electricity plant

China will loan Cote d'Ivoire around $500 million for the construction of the Soubre hydroelectric dam.

Russia-China trade tops $88 bn

Russia-China trade tops $88 bn

China-Russia trade grows 11.2 per cent in 2012, Chinese General Customs Administration reports.

Thousands of prisoners released by Syria

In an unprecedented move, Damascus releases more than 2,000 captured fighters for 48 Iranian captives.

Wong Kar-wai returns with The Grandmaster

Wong Kar-wai returns with The Grandmaster

Acclaimed film maker Wong Kar-wai returns to the screen with The Grandmaster, which debuted on Tuesday.

Dozens injured in New York ferry collision

A New Jersey ferry bound for New York makes a 'hard landing', injuring dozens.

Ruble soars against the dollar

Ruble soars against the dollar

The Russian ruble has strengthened by five per cent against the US dollar over the course of 2012.

India test-fires maneuverable BrahMos missile

India test-fires maneuverable BrahMos missile

India successfully test-fires a supersonic cruise missile from a naval warship near the Bay of Bengal.

$25m investment in India 2020 Fund

$25m investment in India 2020 Fund

IFC proposes an equity investment of up to $25 million in a 'India 2020' fund.

Panned or praised, BRICS influence likely to grow

Panned or praised, BRICS influence likely to grow

Criticised and lauded, BRICS's impact on the world economy will likely be felt for years to come.

BRICS security advisors to discuss key issues

BRICS security advisors to discuss key issues

National security advisors of BRICS countries are to meet for the fourth time in New Delhi tomorrow.