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Russian air carrier considers low-cost airline

Russian air carrier considers low-cost airline

UTair, Russia's third-largest air carrier considers operating a low-cost airline as early as 2014.

Japan ups military budget as tensions grow with China

Tokyo raises concern over disputed Islands and North Korea's recent rocket launch.

“BRICS ambit has grown” – Menon

“BRICS ambit has grown” – Menon

BRICS National Security Advisors end a "very successful meeting" in New Delhi.

No power shortages for Brazil says Minister

No power shortages for Brazil says Minister

The Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy assured citizens there will be no shortage in energy supplies.

China funds biggest Cote d’Ivoire electricity plant

China funds biggest Cote d’Ivoire electricity plant

China will loan Cote d'Ivoire around $500 million for the construction of the Soubre hydroelectric dam.

Russia-China trade tops $88 bn

Russia-China trade tops $88 bn

China-Russia trade grows 11.2 per cent in 2012, Chinese General Customs Administration reports.

Thousands of prisoners released by Syria

In an unprecedented move, Damascus releases more than 2,000 captured fighters for 48 Iranian captives.

Wong Kar-wai returns with The Grandmaster

Wong Kar-wai returns with The Grandmaster

Acclaimed film maker Wong Kar-wai returns to the screen with The Grandmaster, which debuted on Tuesday.

Dozens injured in New York ferry collision

A New Jersey ferry bound for New York makes a 'hard landing', injuring dozens.

Ruble soars against the dollar

Ruble soars against the dollar

The Russian ruble has strengthened by five per cent against the US dollar over the course of 2012.