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Russia pushes for Syrian elections, willing to aid Free Syrian Army

Russia pushes for Syrian elections, willing to aid Free Syrian Army

Russia can provide air support to help Syrian opposition forces, like the Free Syrian Army, who are fighting Islamic State.

Africa major focus of BRICS Bank: Indian Premier

Africa major focus of BRICS Bank: Indian Premier

The Indian Prime Minister was speaking ahead of the third India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) in New Delhi.

China cuts interest rates, markets rally

China cuts interest rates, markets rally

Marking the sixth cut in a year, the Chinese Central Bank dropped interest rates 0.25 to 4.3 per cent.

Xi ends UK visit with promises to open “golden era”

Xi ends UK visit with promises to open “golden era”

Deals worth $68 billion were inked during Xi's visit.

Assad open to talks with some armed rebel groups: Putin

Assad open to talks with some armed rebel groups: Putin

Syrian President Assad flew into Moscow on Tuesday for a meeting with Putin.

Draghi hints at QE increase in December

Draghi hints at QE increase in December

European and US stocks rose on the ECB statements, as the euro slides.

Zuma to meet student leaders after protests against fee hikes

Zuma to meet student leaders after protests against fee hikes

On Wednesday, university students burned tyres outside parliament in Cape Town and shouted at police on stand-by.

SA to contribute $2bn to BRICS Bank initial capital by Feb.

SA to contribute $2bn to BRICS Bank initial capital by Feb.

The BRICS New Development Bank will name its first investment in April next year.

Libya factions reject UN deal, envoy vows to continue efforts

Libya factions reject UN deal, envoy vows to continue efforts

The political and security vacuum has given rise to groups associated with the Islamic State.

Russia ready to contribute to Syrian political settlement: Putin to Assad

Russia ready to contribute to Syrian political settlement: Putin to Assad

The US has said Assad must step down as part of a political settlement to the war.