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China sees record harvest, but hurdles remain

China sees record harvest, but hurdles remain

2013 is a record year for key harvests of grain and maize, statistics show.

UK to look at BRICS and beyond- Hague

UK to look at BRICS and beyond- Hague

UK exports to BRICS rose from £12.7 billion in 2007 to £27.1 billion in 2012.

Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises to 110

Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises to 110

The quake, which struck at 8:12 am Tuesday with a focal point below Carmen City in Bohol, was sufficiently strong to collapse a number of bridges.

Brazilians continue to face over-the-top prices

Brazilians continue to face over-the-top prices

As Brazil narrows the income gap between the rich and poor, it is the middle class that is being affected by persistent inflation.

China sets $1.3tn target for health sector

China sets $1.3tn target for health sector

Shares of Chinese pharmaceutical firms in Hong Kong rose after the Cabinet announcement.

Russia won’t impede Ukraine-EU trade deal- Govt

Russia won’t impede Ukraine-EU trade deal- Govt

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Mykola Azarov in Kaluga later today.

India’s Reliance to invest $3.2bn to reverse output decline

India’s Reliance to invest $3.2bn to reverse output decline

Reliance and its UK partner British Petroleum plan to quickly bring a number of gas fields to production.

Hollande, Zuma discuss African security

Hollande, Zuma discuss African security

The two leaders also addressed the South Africa-France Business Forum in Pretoria.

Don’t want Britain to resent China’s success- FM

Don’t want Britain to resent China’s success- FM

The British finance minister is on a five-day trip to China in an attempt to attract investment to the UK.

Brazil announces secure email system to thwart NSA

Brazil announces secure email system to thwart NSA

The new security system would not use foreign companies or networks.