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Russia readies world’s largest nuclear icebreaker

Russia readies world’s largest nuclear icebreaker

Russia is the only country with a nuclear icebreaker fleet.

Brazil’s new internet bill to affect Google, Facebook

Brazil’s new internet bill to affect Google, Facebook

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has proposed storing such data collected by internet companies inside the country.

More NSA spying leaks land Brits in hot water with Germany

More NSA spying leaks land Brits in hot water with Germany

While the US closed down its spying base atop its embassy in Berlin, the British continued with their covert operation.

China, India face similar threats- PLA official

China, India face similar threats- PLA official

China and India have begun joint anti-terror drill in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday.

India sends historic mission to Mars

India sends historic mission to Mars

The 300 day mission will place the country in an exclusive club of nations capable of sending probes to Mars.

Focus on inclusive growth- South Africa FM

Focus on inclusive growth- South Africa FM

The finance minister said there was need to fight the gloom narrative.

China asks rich nations to commit to $100bn climate fund

China asks rich nations to commit to $100bn climate fund

Developed countries promised to mobilise 100 billion dollars per year by 2020 in order to address climate change.

World bodies to fund development in Sahel countries

World bodies to fund development in Sahel countries

Failure to access transportation networks, due to underdeveloped infrastructure, has resulted in isolating many from entrepreneurial activities.

China asks Australia to explain spying reports

China asks Australia to explain spying reports

Australian media reports say intelligence collection takes place in Australian embassies across Asia.

China, India joint military exercises begin tomorrow

China, India joint military exercises begin tomorrow

The 10-day drill will be formally inaugurated on Tuesday at a designated area close to the city of Chengdu.