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Chinese firm wins Brazil’s Belo Monte power line auction

Chinese firm wins Brazil’s Belo Monte power line auction

This is the second transmission line concession to be auctioned to connect the Belo Monte dam in the Amazon to the national grid.

Brazil prosecutors open probe into ex-president Lula lobbying claims

Brazil prosecutors open probe into ex-president Lula lobbying claims

In 2013 some members of the ruling Workers Party floated the idea of a comeback by Rousseff's larger-than-life predecessor, Lula.

SA Vice President in China to boost ties

SA Vice President in China to boost ties

The hosting of the 2015 China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) promises to be a major event on Pretoria's diplomatic calendar.

Brazil-led team discovers Jupiter-like planet

Brazil-led team discovers Jupiter-like planet

The findings of the international team could have far-reaching implications in the search for life beyond our solar system.

China grows 7% in Q2 2015, “positive signs”of stabilization

China grows 7% in Q2 2015, “positive signs”of stabilization

The second biggest economy in the world has posted better retail sales and factory output in June.

Russia: Iran deal will stabilize Middle East

Russia: Iran deal will stabilize Middle East

The Russian negotiating team made critical contributions to the comprehensive deal, Putin said.

China opposes Hague arbitration on S.China Sea dispute

China opposes Hague arbitration on S.China Sea dispute

China has also cast aspersions on US moves to “provoke” tension by supporting its regional allies.

Russia sending humanitarian aid to Yemen as Saudi air raids continue

Russia sending humanitarian aid to Yemen as Saudi air raids continue

Yemen has been engulfed in conflicts between Houthis, the country’s main opposition group, and government forces since early 2015.

55 cities to attend China Silk Road forum this month

55 cities to attend China Silk Road forum this month

Hungary last month signed an agreement with China officially joining Beijing’s ambitious Silk Road network.

China H1 foreign trade drops 6.9%

China H1 foreign trade drops 6.9%

China Customs said that the crisis in Greece was having "a certain effect" on trade.