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China industrial production rises 8.8% in May

China industrial production rises 8.8% in May

The value of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 13 basis points to 6.1503 against the US dollar in its central parity on Friday.

Of Brazilian discontent, the World Cup, and presidential elections

Of Brazilian discontent, the World Cup, and presidential elections

A Brazilian analyst looks at the urban protests and deep pessimism in the country and what is fueling it.

Brazil World Cup kicks off amid protests

Brazil World Cup kicks off amid protests

Brazil is also set to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

US to blame for Iraq ‘deterioration’ – Lavrov

Russian FM Lavrov says Moscow warned the US and UK that adventurism in Iraq would not end well.

Indian govt to review gas pricing formula

Indian govt to review gas pricing formula

Investment in India’s domestic exploration and production has been deterred by the previous government keeping prices below global market levels.

Indian rupee drops to one-week low against dollar

Indian rupee drops to one-week low against dollar

Official government figures released yesterday revealed the widest trade deficit in ten months, $11.2 billion in May.

Injuries, ‘tiredness’ ahead of World Cup kickoff

Injuries, ‘tiredness’ ahead of World Cup kickoff

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter blamed the lengthy European round of championships for the large number of injuries.

Italian PM ends China visit with 10 trade deals

Italian PM ends China visit with 10 trade deals

The Italian economy shrank 0.1 per cent in the first quarter before industrial production returned to growth in April.

Putin offers to keep Ukraine gas discount afloat

Putin offers to keep Ukraine gas discount afloat

He said conditions proposed by Gazprom to Kiev were "absolutely identical" with those to ousted President Yanukovych's government.

Russia, China present new joint draft to prevent outer space war

Russia, China present new joint draft to prevent outer space war

The US and Israel have repeatedly voted against UN resolutions on the prevention of an arms race in outer space.