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Netherlands drops to negative ratings from Fitch

Amid worries about its banks and and home prices, comes a series of shocks for Netherlands.

South Africa unemployment rate falls

South Africa unemployment rate falls

Statistics reveal the recent strikes in the country have not affected employment figures.

Huawei and Microsoft sell new phone in Africa

Huawei and Microsoft sell new phone in Africa

Chinese telecoms see African markets as lucrative investments.

Sochi to host G8 summit in 2014

Sochi to host G8 summit in 2014

In 2014 Russia will hold the rotating chairmanship of the group.

90 child porn websites taken down in Russia

90 child porn websites taken down in Russia

Over 550 child pornograpahy related crimes were registered in Russia last year.

South Africa increases workers wage

South Africa increases workers wage

An increase in wages follows violent strikes in the Western Cape province.

India services PMI rises to 12 month high

India services PMI rises to 12 month high

Managers at services firms have seen an increase in new orders.

BRICS to partner rest of Africa

BRICS to partner rest of Africa

Focus will be on strengthening BRICS coordination in the multilateral arena, notably in the WTO.

Syrian official in China amid diplomatic flurry

Syrian official in China amid diplomatic flurry

Beijing has been meeting with all sides in bid to resolve Syria's civil war.

Moscow Exchange plans to raise some $500 million in an IPO

Moscow Exchange plans to raise some $500 million in an IPO

Moscow Stock Exchange announces plans to float shares on its own platform in January.