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China hails Putin’s Ukraine decision

China hails Putin’s Ukraine decision

The Russian Parliament rescinded an earlier resolution authorizing the use of the country’s armed forces in Ukraine.

“China-Russia partnership enters new stage”

“China-Russia partnership enters new stage”

Xi hosted Putin in China last month during which the two allies signed a massive $400 billion natural gas supply deal.

China to host International Silk Road belt conference

China to host International Silk Road belt conference

The Silk Road connected China and Europe from around 100 B.C.

Won’t interfere in judicial rulings: Sisi

Won’t interfere in judicial rulings: Sisi

An Egyptian court sentenced on Monday three journalists of Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV English, to seven years in prison.

Ebola outbreak worsening in W Africa – MSF

Ebola outbreak worsening in W Africa – MSF

The scale of the current epidemic is unprecedented in terms of geographical distribution, people infected and deaths, says the charity group.

India power sector needs “sweeping reforms”: World Bank

India power sector needs “sweeping reforms”: World Bank

The Indian government needs to free utilities and regulators from external interference, says a new World Bank report.

UN raps Australia for bid to delist heritage forest

UN raps Australia for bid to delist heritage forest

The UN rejected a bid by the Australian government to delist 74,000 hectares of heritage-listed forest for timber industry use.

New internet law in effect in Brazil

New internet law in effect in Brazil

The new law has limited the metadata that can be collected on Brazilian users by access providers.

Iran, Russia agree on building 2 nuclear plants

Iran, Russia agree on building 2 nuclear plants

The deputy head of Russia's Rosatom company, Nikolai Spassky, arrived in Tehran on Monday for a two-day visit.

India Federal Budget to be presented on July 10

India Federal Budget to be presented on July 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a slumping economy as rupee weakness raises the cost of oil imports and fuel subsidies.