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Volcano threat as Japan nuclear reactor goes online

Volcano threat as Japan nuclear reactor goes online

The first nuclear reactor to go online after four years lies just 50 km from the Sakurajima volcano.

112 dead, 95 still missing after Tianjin blasts

112 dead, 95 still missing after Tianjin blasts

Distraught relatives of those killed and those still missing confronted officials at a government press conference on Saturday.

The South China Sea’s simmering crisis

The South China Sea’s simmering crisis

The South China Sea issue is a complex, thorny problem that threatens the relationship among Beijing, Washington and Tokyo, writes Chinese foreign policy expert Zhao.

India celebrates Independence Day

India celebrates Independence Day

India gained its independence from Britain in 1947.

Moscow backs Brazil, India for permanent UNSC seats

Moscow backs Brazil, India for permanent UNSC seats

Lavrov says Moscow supports expanded permanent seats but not at the expense of veto dilution.

India a strategic partner: Iran FM to Indian PM

India a strategic partner: Iran FM to Indian PM

India is keen to be the first country to benefit from the nuclear deal in Asia.

Brazil’s growth slashed as opposition plans protests

Brazil’s growth slashed as opposition plans protests

Rousseff's opponents were delivered boons in the form of negative economic data ahead of street protests this weekend.

China July FDI rises 5.2%

China July FDI rises 5.2%

Last year, China drew a record $119.6 billion of FDI.

Greece struggling to stem tide of migrants

Greece struggling to stem tide of migrants

Cash-strapped Athens is already overwhelmed by its massive debt to European creditors.

Yuan devaluation can stem GDP slowdown: BRICS Bank VP

Yuan devaluation can stem GDP slowdown: BRICS Bank VP

The Chinese move will not have a direct impact on the Russian rouble and financial markets, the Russian central bank said.