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47 dead, scores injured in China quake

47 dead, scores injured in China quake

An emergency-response plan has been initiated by the China Earthquake Administration.

Iranian diplomat abducted in Yemen

Iranian diplomat abducted in Yemen

Kidnappings of foreigners have spiked in Yemen due to political instability.

End of monetary easing ‘worries’ BRICS

End of monetary easing ‘worries’ BRICS

Emerging countries fear an exodus of capital from their markets as they battle currency volatility.

Rousseff speaks to Biden over spying reports

Rousseff speaks to Biden over spying reports

Sovereignty of countries cannot be infringed in the name of security, Rousseff told Biden.

China reforms: Bank lending rates restrictions eased

China reforms: Bank lending rates restrictions eased

The floor limit for lending interest rates will be cancelled.

G20 Finance ministers tackle tax evasion

G20 Finance ministers tackle tax evasion

The two-day meeting in Moscow is pushing for greater taxation transparency of multinational companies.

UN team to inspect North Korean freighter

Pyongyang could be cited in violation of international sanctions barring it from selling and transporting arms.

Thousands join pro-Navalny protest in Moscow

Thousands join pro-Navalny protest in Moscow

Navalny was released on bail early on Friday morning but travel restrictions have been imposed.

Russian Vodka production dips as illegal spirits boom

Russian Vodka production dips as illegal spirits boom

The production of illegal spirits according to unofficial data accounts for 30 per cent of the market.

Moody’s affirms SA debt ratings: Gordhan

Moody’s affirms SA debt ratings: Gordhan

The finance minister said Moody's decision is a sign of confidence in the country's macroeconomic policy strategies.