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Youth employment critical to BRICS growth – UNDP

Youth employment critical to BRICS growth – UNDP

A special UN report released this month urges BRICS countries to focus on job creation for youth as a means of meeting development projections.

49% Russians unperturbed by West’s sanctions: Poll

49% Russians unperturbed by West’s sanctions: Poll

Russia has announced that that Crimea and Sevastopol would become a special economic zone.

Zuma joins list of African leaders shunning EU meet

Zuma joins list of African leaders shunning EU meet

Controversy over the EU invite list has led many African leaders to skip the summit.

Beijing pushes for bilateral talks with Philippines

Beijing pushes for bilateral talks with Philippines

Philippines filed a lawsuit on Sunday, challenging China before a UN court at The Hague.

Eurozone signals renewed growth, report says

To spur growth, the ECB has enacted policies to keep inflation rates at around 2 per cent throughout the eurozone.

Google, FB, Twitter eye 5 bn poll pie in Indian elections

Google, FB, Twitter eye 5 bn poll pie in Indian elections

814 million Indians will cast their ballot from April 7- May 12 in the world’s largest democratic exercise.

West fails to understand China’s Ukraine policy: Russia

West fails to understand China’s Ukraine policy: Russia

The US said it is trying to diplomatically isolate Russia.

Lavrov to meet Kerry over Ukraine crisis

Lavrov to meet Kerry over Ukraine crisis

The Russian FM has proposed "deep constitutional reforms" that would guarantee the rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine.

Central African Republic marks grim anniversary

Central African Republic marks grim anniversary

CAR officials have asked the UN Security Council to authorise a peacekeeping force of at least 12,000 to end the ethnic conflict.

Putin to visit China in May to bolster ties

Putin to visit China in May to bolster ties

The Chinese President has made Russia the priority of Beijing’s foreign policy.