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World Cup to inject $27.7 bn into Brazil economy

World Cup to inject $27.7 bn into Brazil economy

The 2013 Confederations Cup boosted Brazil's GDP by $4.37 billion, says a new report.

BRICS looks to Russia in anticipation

BRICS looks to Russia in anticipation

BRICS fear that a revived Cold War in the wake of the Crimean crisis could jeopardize the rise of new world governance, says Georgy Toloraya.

Dip in Russian foreign reserves in March

Dip in Russian foreign reserves in March

The reserves for March dropped $7.2 billion, or 1.5 per cent, said the Central Bank.

Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy – report

Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy – report

Between 2001 and 2012, fortunes appear to have shifted for some of the traditionally more powerful African dynamos.

India Votes: World’s biggest democratic exercise underway

India Votes: World’s biggest democratic exercise underway

Over 7.6 million Indians will vote today that flags off the first phase of India's national election.

71200 affected, 32 injured in China quake

71200 affected, 32 injured in China quake

21,000 people had to be relocated as the quake left houses flattened, transport suspended.

China rebukes Biden over meeting with HK activists

China rebukes Biden over meeting with HK activists

The VP met in Washington with former Hong Kong government legislators Martin Lee and Anson Chan.

China announces $18.8bn housing subsidy

China announces $18.8bn housing subsidy

Beijing plans to build 36 million units of affordable housing within the next five years.

Security beefed up ahead of Indian polls

Security beefed up ahead of Indian polls

Tomorrow’s polling will cover six constituencies in two Indian states.

Australia: Pulses in Indian Ocean could be from a black box

Australia: Pulses in Indian Ocean could be from a black box

The signal could be the biggest lead yet for rescuers who have combed thousands of miles to find the plane.