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16 killed in coal mine collapse in China

16 killed in coal mine collapse in China

China has the world's deadliest mines although in recent years regulators have strengthened the enforcement of safety rules.

Putin: Checks and balances needed in new world order

Putin: Checks and balances needed in new world order

The Cold War did not end with peace or a clear agreement on new rules, the Russian president said.

China launches moon mission

China launches moon mission

Data collected from the test mission will help prepare for an exploratory manned moon landing in 2017.

China, India launch new Asia Infrastructure Bank

China, India launch new Asia Infrastructure Bank

21 Asian nations signed on as founding members of the new Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing on Friday.

China’s top diplomat to visit Vietnam to mend ties

China’s top diplomat to visit Vietnam to mend ties

The State Councillor's visit will aim at resolving one of the worst breakdowns in relations between the two Communist states.

CPC asserts primacy in ensuring “rule of law” in China

CPC asserts primacy in ensuring “rule of law” in China

The body would promote the participation of China’s 1.3 billion plus population in the lawmaking process, said a statement.

Chinese to head UN’s telecom agency

Chinese to head UN’s telecom agency

Zhao Houlin was elected as the first Chinese secretary-general in the 150-year history of ITU.

SA Finance Minister outlines plans to reduce spending

SA Finance Minister outlines plans to reduce spending

Nene on Wednesday presented his maiden Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.

Europe frets over Russia-Ukraine gas impasse

Europe frets over Russia-Ukraine gas impasse

During talks in Brussels, Russia said no agreement was reached and cited the EU's failure to guarantee outstanding payments.

India reasserts opposition to NPT at UN meet

India reasserts opposition to NPT at UN meet

Joining NPT as a non-nuclear weapons state would require India unilaterally giving up its nuclear weapons.