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Brazil top court sets 70 day deadline for referendum

Brazil top court sets 70 day deadline for referendum

President Dilma Rousseff proposed a national referendum at a meeting with Brazil's governors last week.

Why spy on a ‘trusted’ ally?

Why spy on a ‘trusted’ ally?

The US snooping on the EU means only one thing – economic spying, writes a former speaker of the Belgian Parliament.

China to upgrade cooperation with neighbours

China to upgrade cooperation with neighbours

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will move forward its cooperation with India, Pakistan and Mongolia.

Russia hands over frigate Trikand to India

Russia hands over frigate Trikand to India

India and Russia share a 45-year history of military-technical cooperation in the naval field.

Sujatha Singh is India’s new foreign secretary

Sujatha Singh is India’s new foreign secretary

The new foreign secretary has served in Italy, Thailand, France, Australia, Germany and Nepal.

No ceiling on number of new bank licences- FM

No ceiling on number of new bank licences- FM

The finance ministry is keen to have more banks in the country to promote financial inclusion.

Brazil posts $3bn trade deficit, highest in 18 years

Brazil posts $3bn trade deficit, highest in 18 years

The government said the poor results were in part due to financial problems in developed countries.

19 die in helicopter crash in Russia

19 die in helicopter crash in Russia

The aircraft was carrying 25 passengers and three crew members.

India’s Hero MotoCorp buys 49% stake in US bike firm

India’s Hero MotoCorp buys 49% stake in US bike firm

The initial amount of $15 million has already been paid to EBR and the rest will be invested within the next nine months.

India PM: Space programme boosts development

India PM: Space programme boosts development

The prime minister described it as an “important milestone in the development of India’s space programme”.