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South Africa: Business leaders defend Finance Minister Gordhan

South Africa: Business leaders defend Finance Minister Gordhan

A number of civil society bodies and institutions have expressed outrage at Gordhan's "vilification".

Kerry-Lavrov move forward on Syria talks

Kerry-Lavrov move forward on Syria talks

Previous peace efforts have failed prompting Moscow and Washington to move closer to cooperating on Syria.

Brazil’s Lula indicted on alleged graft charges

Brazil’s Lula indicted on alleged graft charges

Lula has said the investigation into alleged corruption charges, which he has denied, is a media circus.

Brazil’s economy not out of the woods yet

Brazil’s economy not out of the woods yet

Rising unemployment coupled with runaway inflation will prove challenging to the post-impeachment trial government.

Fed’s Yellen keeps markets guessing

Fed’s Yellen keeps markets guessing

The Fed chief offers a generally optimistic view of the US economy but no timetable for the next rate hike.

South Africa’s youth employment tax incentive exceeds expectations

South Africa’s youth employment tax incentive exceeds expectations

The youth employment subsidy aimed at making training of young workers more affordable to smaller employers in particular.

Russian military mobilizes for ‘snap’ drills

Russian military mobilizes for ‘snap’ drills

The Defense Ministry says it is testing the military's capabilities to "defend Russia's interests amid growing security threats".

South Africa’s FM: BRICS synergy is growing

South Africa’s FM: BRICS synergy is growing

Nkoana-Mashabane says South Africa will use its G20 participation to promote and strengthen the interests of Africa and the South.

Manila opts for S China Sea talks with Beijing

Manila opts for S China Sea talks with Beijing

Tensions over the maritime region have dominated regional summits and could overshadow the upcoming G20 meet in Hangzhou.

Brazil sobers to Rousseff impeachment trial

Brazil sobers to Rousseff impeachment trial

Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial begins on Thursday, with a verdict expected by the end of August.