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Smog filled Chinese cities had forced the administration to reduce coal consumption, a major cause of pollution.
South Africa on Wednesday kicked off its general election, the first during the post-Mandela era.
25.39 million voters have registered to vote according to South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
Ukraine's security services said 30 "heavily armed" militants had been killed in recent days as part of the "anti-terrorist" operation in the region.
Egypt's Al-Azhar Mosque said that the kidnapping of the girls "does not relate to the noble teachings of Islam in any way".
But Brazilian officials are optimistic that the World Cup, scheduled for this summer, will inject considerable revenue into the economy.
South Africa marked two decades of multi-racial democracy in 2014 even as 25.3 million voters cast their ballots on May 7.
New submarines will join the Black Sea fleet, as well as new-generation surface ships, this year, said the Russian Defense Minister.
Colombo is keen to generate cheap electricity to draw large investments and boost its post-war economy.
Rajan had hit out at the unconventional monetary policy of developed countries which he said was creating spillover effects in emerging markets.
