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Xi to attend G20, Asia Pacific summits this month

Xi to attend G20, Asia Pacific summits this month

Leaders will take stock of the mammoth China-backed Asia Pacific FTA negotiations launched during last year's APEC summit.

Indian PM Modi suffers setback in crucial regional poll

Indian PM Modi suffers setback in crucial regional poll

The results cast a shadow over the prospects of Mr. Modi's party reaching stronger numbers in the parliament to push planned reforms.

Russia begins repatriation of tourists from Egypt

Russia begins repatriation of tourists from Egypt

About 80,000 Russian tourists currently in Egypt are being flown back home after a Russian plane crash on Oct. 31.

Xi on Taiwan: ‘Both sides belong to one country’

Xi on Taiwan: ‘Both sides belong to one country’

Taiwan's Ma, who became president in 2008, has built his leadership advocating for closer ties with China.

China’s Huawei inks deal to sell phones in Cuba

China’s Huawei inks deal to sell phones in Cuba

An Etecsa report in April showed the Cuban mobile phone market had more than 3 million users.

Iraq cholera outbreak spreads to other countries

Iraq cholera outbreak spreads to other countries

"The cholera outbreak in Iraq continues to pose a threat inside the country as well as among its neighboring countries," WHO said.

Brazil forecasts further slump; real rises

Brazil forecasts further slump; real rises

Brazil is in crisis as its economy faces 3 per cent contraction and over 9 per cent inflation.

Russia sends missile defense systems to Syria

Russia sends missile defense systems to Syria

The civil war in the country has killed 250,000 people and forced millions to flee.

China, Japan pull global stocks up

China, Japan pull global stocks up

China pledged to push reform as part of the Five Year Plan and open local markets more to foreign investors.

China parliament ratifies $100 bn Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

China parliament ratifies $100 bn Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

BRICS members China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders, with a voting share of 26.06%, 7.5% and 5.92%.