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China, UK spar over refusal to let British MPs visit HongKong

China, UK spar over refusal to let British MPs visit HongKong

British Prime Minister David Cameron has also underlined that his government sees China’s decision as “mistaken”.

Russian Cabinet approves selling 19.5% stake in Rosneft

Russian Cabinet approves selling 19.5% stake in Rosneft

Chinese and Indian investors have evinced interest in buying stakes, the Russian government claimed earlier this year.

Social welfare: India Trailing among BRICS

Social welfare: India Trailing among BRICS

The pillorying of India's social welfare programs may prove counterproductive, writes Khera.

China, S.Korea launch won-yuan market in Seoul

China, S.Korea launch won-yuan market in Seoul

The two currencies can now trade directly, cutting out the US dollar.

Japan to destroy abandoned chemical weapons in China

Japan to destroy abandoned chemical weapons in China

Approximately 700,000 Japanese chemical weapons munitions were abandoned on Chinese territory after World War II.

China must speak up for developing countries: Xi

China must speak up for developing countries: Xi

The Chinese President also pledged to push for a world free of domination by any superpower.

Scores arrested in HongKong protests

Scores arrested in HongKong protests

Those arrested were accused of assaulting police, possessing weapons and participating in an unlawful assembly.

Putin downplays impact of oil price drop

Putin downplays impact of oil price drop

The Russian government says oil prices at about $70 per barrel will have no adverse impact on Russia’s budget.

Has OPEC given up on regulating oil markets?

Has OPEC given up on regulating oil markets?

By the end of early trading on Friday, Brent crude oil was trading at just over $70.15 a barrel. West Texas benchmark (crude) oil fell to $66.

India economic growth slows to 5.3%

India economic growth slows to 5.3%

Last month, the government named former IMF official Arvind Subramanian as its new chief economic adviser.