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China: Smuggled ivory down by 80 per cent

China: Smuggled ivory down by 80 per cent

In October 2016, Chinese authorities renewed the ban on African ivory imports for three years

China becomes Germany’s greatest trade partner

China becomes Germany’s greatest trade partner

Both agree on the importance of free trade and globalization, and strongly oppose protectionist policies.

Churkin funeral to be held in Moscow Friday

Churkin funeral to be held in Moscow Friday

"He recognized the value of closer ties between our two countries," US ambassador Haley said of Churkin.

UN calls for urgent relief funds

UN calls for urgent relief funds

Guterres said that the UN agencies need about $4.4 billion before the end of March.

A new arms race in the Middle East?

A new arms race in the Middle East?

India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in the period 2012-2016.

Mattis reinforces US support in UAE

Mattis reinforces US support in UAE

The UAE is part of a US-led coalition which has carried out hundreds of air raids against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

New Ukraine ceasefire to begin Monday – Lavrov

New Ukraine ceasefire to begin Monday – Lavrov

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that both sides must abide by the Minsk Protocol.

Inflation catches up with UK consumers

Inflation catches up with UK consumers

January's inflation was at 1.8 per cent - a 30-month high, which is discouraging retail sales.

China pushes for open world economy

China pushes for open world economy

Chinese FM Wang Yi said China and Europe should safeguard trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.

Emerging markets see billions in inflow

Emerging markets see billions in inflow

Currencies and stocks also gained in most of the tracked 26 emerging economies.