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Chinese army rescues 200 in quake-hit Yunnan

Chinese army rescues 200 in quake-hit Yunnan

More than 10,000 recruits, police and volunteers are racing to find survivors of the 6.5-magnitude earthquake.

Russia, India to ink $40 bn gas deal: Reports

Russia, India to ink $40 bn gas deal: Reports

Even as the US and EU try to isolate Russia, Beijing and other BRICS capitals have been cementing their business ties with Moscow.

China services PMI drops to 9-year low: HSBC

China services PMI drops to 9-year low: HSBC

An uncertain economic outlook weighed on overall confidence, said the new HSBC report.

New Gaza-Israel ceasefire to begin on Tuesday

New Gaza-Israel ceasefire to begin on Tuesday

Both Hamas and Israeli officials have confirmed the ceasefire will be followed by talks in Cairo.

Brazil: Industrial output, GDP forecasts fall

Brazil: Industrial output, GDP forecasts fall

But government efforts to stabilize the real currency appear to be working, albeit slowly.

SA cautious ahead of US-Africa Summit

SA cautious ahead of US-Africa Summit

The renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is expected to be the top focus at the Summit.

ISIL seizes more towns, oilfields in Iraq

ISIL seizes more towns, oilfields in Iraq

With their fighters entrenched in Mosul and most of Nineveh, the former Al-Qaeda affiliates now effectively control a third of Iraq.

China, Egypt urge immediate end to Gaza violence

China, Egypt urge immediate end to Gaza violence

Beijing's Foreign Minister also called for enhancing trade, security and military ties with Cairo.

150 dead as massive earthquake hits China

150 dead as massive earthquake hits China

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday afternoon.

China services PMI drops to 54.2% in July

China services PMI drops to 54.2% in July

July's reading marked the lowest level in six months.