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A corruption scandal at Brazil’s state oil giant Petrobras, has implicated politicians in Rousseff’s party, although not the president herself.
Finance Minister Nene singled out electricity shortages - partly blamed on mismanagement at Eskom - as a "binding constraint" on GDP growth, forecast at an anaemic 2% this year.
Delayed proceedings would benefit the opposition, which would then have more time to mobilize support against Rousseff.
China is battling a property downturn, industrial overcapacity, sluggish demand and struggling exports, which dragged growth down to 7% for the first half of the year.
PM 2.5 leads to hazardous smog that is a major cause of asthma and respiratory diseases, experts say.
There has been no comment from the Syrian government or US-led coalition officials.
Ulyukae says it is likely the global economy is entering a period of unusually low oil prices.
National polls show that 67 per cent of respondents see her governance as "bad" or "terrible".
Tensions between Russia and Turkey – potentially, Nato – contine to be tense in the wake of the downing of the SU-24 fighter jet in Syria.
China’s President Xi Jinping has announced a massive $60 billion to ensure the success of a 10-point African development plan. Xi outlined a 10-point development plan in front of an audience
