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India growth in 2013/14 at 5%- Singh

India growth in 2013/14 at 5%- Singh

Singh on Wednesday said despite challenges, India’s economic fundamentals remain strong.

Chinese warship escorts Syrian mission

Chinese warship escorts Syrian mission

Syria agreed to abandon its chemical weapons by June under a deal proposed by Russia.

Brazil’s Petrobras bond sale raises $5.17 bn

Brazil’s Petrobras bond sale raises $5.17 bn

Petrobras also has operations in 24 countries outside Brazil.

Mandela biopic becomes biggest SA box-office earner

Mandela biopic becomes biggest SA box-office earner

The film has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards.

Iran is on the rise in 2014, but dangers abound

Iran is on the rise in 2014, but dangers abound

Seasoned diplomats, the Iranians can count on some fights being won at the negotiating table instead of the battlefield, says analyst Sharmine Narwani.

Russian Sharapova tops Forbes list

Russian Sharapova tops Forbes list

Sharapova is the only Russian on the 30 Under 30 in Sports list dominated by Americans.

China announces new private banks

China announces new private banks

Chinese banks top the list of the world’s most profitable banks now.

US Senate confirms Yellen as new Fed chief

The first woman to hold the position, Yellen will likely continue to support lower interest rates.

Will host World Cup of World Cups-Rousseff

Will host World Cup of World Cups-Rousseff

Brazil has created a special riot force to help police control demonstrations.

India to auction 56 oil & gas blocks

India to auction 56 oil & gas blocks

This will be India’s first auction of licenses in nearly two years.