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South Africa opposes strike on Syria

South Africa opposes strike on Syria

Pretoria says military intervention will not contribute to a sustainable solution to the conflict.

Russia might expand military presence in Mediterranean

Russia might expand military presence in Mediterranean

Four US ships are currently in the eastern Mediterranean Sea waiting for a possible order to launch.

Brazil has ammunition to deal with global crisis- Rousseff

Brazil has ammunition to deal with global crisis- Rousseff

Brazil can deal with the surging dollar due to its high forex reserves, says the country's president.

Russian HRC ask for NGO law reform

Russian HRC ask for NGO law reform

Social activists want the term “foreign agent” to be removed from NGO law.

India could sign currency swap deal with China

India could sign currency swap deal with China

The Indian rupee has depreciated about 18 per cent against the dollar in the past six months.

Lebanon vulnerable to Syria spillover, analysts say

Lebanon vulnerable to Syria spillover, analysts say

A weakened state will not be able to hold its sectarian divisions in check if the fighting continues to cross over the border.

China issues white paper on Africa trade

China issues white paper on Africa trade

In 2012, the total volume of China-Africa trade reached $198.49 billion.

Russia: ‘Catastrophe’ if Syria attacked

Russia: ‘Catastrophe’ if Syria attacked

Moscow fears a repeat of the aftermath of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq.

CPC announces big push for reforms

CPC announces big push for reforms

The meeting on Tuesday was presided over by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Russia’s largest airshow kicks off in Moscow

Russia’s largest airshow kicks off in Moscow

A record 1,000 companies are involved in the event this year, 277 of which are foreign corporations.