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Iran to get delivery of Russian anti-aircraft missile systems

Iran to get delivery of Russian anti-aircraft missile systems

The order would be completed by the end of the year, Tehran says.

China, Russian Foreign Ministers to attend Syria meet in Munich

China, Russian Foreign Ministers to attend Syria meet in Munich

Beijing has urged participants in Syrian peace talks to show goodwill.

China records first case of Zika virus

China records first case of Zika virus

The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency.

Yen strengthens, Nikkei takes a beating

Yen strengthens, Nikkei takes a beating

Investors are offloading stocks in favor of low-risk assets.

Oil drops to $30, emerging markets sink

Oil drops to $30, emerging markets sink

The new year slump appears to continue as stocks slide worldwide.

India’s GDP grew 7.3% in Dec. quarter

India’s GDP grew 7.3% in Dec. quarter

India's economic recovery is losing some steam & there is a likelihood of slowdown in the growth momentum, Japanese financial services firm Nomura warns.

7 suspected IS members held in Russia

7 suspected IS members held in Russia

The group was led by an Islamic State fighter who had arrived from Turkey, the FSB said.

China, India hold joint military exercises on border

China, India hold joint military exercises on border

Official relations between the world’s two fastest growing economies have come a long way since the two fought a brief border war in 1962.

China at odds with US over N Korea response

China at odds with US over N Korea response

While condemning Pyongyang's satellite launch, Beijing is also opposed to the deployment of US anti-missile weapons in South Korea.

With more refugees expected, Europe needs to get a grip

With more refugees expected, Europe needs to get a grip

While financial support is still coming in for the victims of the Syrian conflict, Europe’s political signals are getting ever more contradictory, writes Russell Merryman.