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UN condemns Lebanon explosions

UN condemns Lebanon explosions

Two blasts at Sunni mosques in the northern port of Tripoli killed 42 and wounded at least 400 people.

Russia to invest $1.1 billion in civilian helicopter industry

Russia to invest $1.1 billion in civilian helicopter industry

State-run Russian Helicopters have orders worth $11.8 billion through to 2020.

Moscow-led trade bloc warns against Ukraine-EU pact

Moscow-led trade bloc warns against Ukraine-EU pact

If Kiev signs the impending deal with EU, it will make the country’s accession to the Customs Union bloc impossible.

Brazil launches $60bn currency programme

Brazil launches $60bn currency programme

The real fell 9.1 percent against the U.S. dollar in July.

Russia battles worst floods in over a century

Russia battles worst floods in over a century

The damage is expected to cost the state exchequer over 10 billion rubles ($300 million).

China manufacturing index rises to 4-month high

China manufacturing index rises to 4-month high

The HSBC Flash PMI rose to a four-month high of 50.1, from 47. 7 in July.

Wave of labour disputes hits South Africa

Wave of labour disputes hits South Africa

Ongoing and expected strikes have already hurt the rand and could affect gold markets.

Putin to meet Iranian President in September

Putin to meet Iranian President in September

Putin has said Russia will cooperate with Iran in ensuring regional security.

The world facing off the Power Doctrine

The world facing off the Power Doctrine

The representatives of the global south need to prepare for battle when they engage with the new US Ambassador to the UN, writes Prashad.

Most EU trade probes directed against China-Report

Most EU trade probes directed against China-Report

Germany, among other countries, had opposed the Commission’s tariff plan in the recent solar panel dispute with China.