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Brazil soybean to grow to a record 89mn tonnes

Brazil soybean to grow to a record 89mn tonnes

Brazil may surpass the United States as the top soybean producer this season.

India revokes GlaxoSmith cancer patent

India revokes GlaxoSmith cancer patent

GSK will be able to contest the decision in the Supreme court of India.

‘China, Japan, S Korea FTA talks constructive’

‘China, Japan, S Korea FTA talks constructive’

The three Asian nations held the second round of FTA talks in Shanghai this week.

Russia walks out of ‘Potash OPEC’

Russia walks out of ‘Potash OPEC’

Uralkali company shares plunged around 25 per cent after the announcement was made.

India announces new FDI reforms

India announces new FDI reforms

The Indian Cabinet diluted the mandatory 30 per cent local sourcing norms for multi-brand retailers.

Sri Lanka sets ‘pivotal’ polls for September

Sri Lanka sets ‘pivotal’ polls for September

The Elections Commission said that polls will be held in the central, northern and northwestern provinces on the same day.

Snowden granted temporary asylum in Russia

Snowden granted temporary asylum in Russia

Snowden's lawyer said the whistleblower had received the necessary papers to enter Russian territory.

AU: Morsi should be part of peace process

AU: Morsi should be part of peace process

An AU delegation is set to meet members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

China, India prepare for joint military exercise

China, India prepare for joint military exercise

The two sides will practice counter insurgency and counter terrorism manoeuvres under the UN mandate.

Brazil protests IMF’s Greece bailout

Brazil protests IMF’s Greece bailout

The IMF has till now announced $37.6 billion rescue funds for the crisis-hit economy.