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Brazilian President slams Lula’s detention

Brazilian President slams Lula’s detention

In May last year, when the first complaints against him came out, Lula said the Brazilian elite feared the possibility of his return to power.

China’s annual parliament session opens in Beijing

China’s annual parliament session opens in Beijing

The draft outline of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) on national economy, social development was presented to parliament for review.

India drags US to WTO over work visas

India drags US to WTO over work visas

The U.S. Congress in December doubled the cost of sponsoring workers under short-term H1B and L1 visas.

OPEC leaves markets guessing about summit

OPEC leaves markets guessing about summit

Will they or won't they? OPEC is tigh-lipped about expected summit to shore up oil prices.

China to raise defence budget by 7-8%

China to raise defence budget by 7-8%

This is a much lower figure than had been expected after a nearly unbroken two-decade run of double-digit budget increases.

US economy growing slower than expected

US economy growing slower than expected

A mixed bag of economic data could prompt the Fed to hold off on a rate hike.

India services activity at 3-month low

India services activity at 3-month low

Sentiment has waned among service providers, warned Markit.

China services activity expands at slower pace in February

China services activity expands at slower pace in February

February's reading still pointed to expansion for the 19th straight month.

UK, US revise Zika advisories

UK, US revise Zika advisories

Some of the confirmed Zika cases in the US were sexually transmitted.

China reports 10th Zika case

China reports 10th Zika case

Beijing wants to destroy all breeding grounds for the mosquito which carries the virus.