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S Africa, US to simulate ‘intervention’ exercise

S Africa, US to simulate ‘intervention’ exercise

The joint peacekeeping and humanitarian exercise has been codenamed Shared Accord 13.

‘Approach beyond reproach’- China on Snowden handling

‘Approach beyond reproach’- China on Snowden handling

Hong Kong's decision was ‘legal' says Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi.

Brazilian cities hit by trade union strikes

Brazilian cities hit by trade union strikes

The unions are demanding changes in the social security regulations, pay hikes, reduction in work hours, and better pensions.

Regional group praises Cuba’s healthcare system

PAHO's director says Cuba is one of the few countries in the region that provides free universal healthcare.

Russia’s Sberbank VC invest $12mn in US tech firm

Russia’s Sberbank VC invest $12mn in US tech firm

SBT Venture Capital joins existing investors Opus Capital and Jado Investments.

FM wants US manufacturing bases in India

FM wants US manufacturing bases in India

The minister is on a four-day US trip to attend the annual leadership summit of the US-India Business Council.

China’s Poly Real Estate profits rise by 35%

China’s Poly Real Estate profits rise by 35%

Poly Real Estate is China’s second-largest property developer.

Consensus on reforms to take time says China

Consensus on reforms to take time says China

Security and economics are set to be high on the agenda at the S&ED meet.

Brazil may contact Snowden to aid snooping probe

Brazil may contact Snowden to aid snooping probe

The Brazilian foreign minister said on Wednesday that Snowden's participation is "relevant and pertinent".

Street smarts: Brazil’s political maturity

Street smarts: Brazil’s political maturity

The fact that people are on the streets, organising themselves to articulate their frustrations, and calling for reform, is a sign of the country coming into its own.