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Snowden in Russia: A timeline of events

Snowden in Russia: A timeline of events

The National Security Agency contractor who leaked vital US intelligence to the media, finally left Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after a 38-day ordeal.

Brazil enacts tough anti-bribery law

Brazil enacts tough anti-bribery law

This is Brazil’s first step in making companies liable for bribes paid by their employees.

Iran swears in new president

Iran swears in new president

Hassan Rouhani says he will use all his power to lift the sanctions crippling the country.

China desert control forum opens in Kubuqi

China desert control forum opens in Kubuqi

More than 110 countries and about one billion people around the world have been affected by desertification.

Won’t be deterred from Afghan development efforts- India

Won’t be deterred from Afghan development efforts- India

Eight children were among those killed in Saturday’s attack, local Nangarhar province police chief Sharif Amin said.

Research group says global economic growth slowing

There are signs of significant slowing in key emerging markets, the London-based group says.

China service sector PMI rises to 54.1%

China service sector PMI rises to 54.1%

The services industry or the non-manufacturing sector accounted for 46 per cent of China’s economy in 2012.

Putin: We worry about Afghanistan’s security

Putin: We worry about Afghanistan’s security

Moscow is concerned that the withdrawal of foreign troops could undercut Afghanistan's security situation.

Russia sends $1.3mn aid to Syria

Russia sends $1.3mn aid to Syria

The United Nations estimates that about 100,000 people have been killed in Syria since the start of the conflict.