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Rousseff re-elected as President of Brazil

Rousseff re-elected as President of Brazil

Election data showed that most of Rousseff’s votes came from the poorer north and northeast.

UK ends combat operations in Afghanistan

UK ends combat operations in Afghanistan

A token force of British troops will remain as advisors to a military college in Afghanistan.

Japan miffed over India’s stymieing trade pacts: Report

Japan miffed over India’s stymieing trade pacts: Report

"We should not have included India in the RCEP negotiation framework in the first place," Nikkei quoted a Japanese official.

Brazil to elect next President on Sunday

Brazil to elect next President on Sunday

President Dilma Rousseff and opposition candidate Aecio Neves are locked in a statistical tie.

China-led new Bank challenges Japanese, US’ influence

China-led new Bank challenges Japanese, US’ influence

The AIIB will boost China's global influence and enhance its soft power, write Tortajada and Biswas.

16 killed in coal mine collapse in China

16 killed in coal mine collapse in China

China has the world's deadliest mines although in recent years regulators have strengthened the enforcement of safety rules.

Putin: Checks and balances needed in new world order

Putin: Checks and balances needed in new world order

The Cold War did not end with peace or a clear agreement on new rules, the Russian president said.

China launches moon mission

China launches moon mission

Data collected from the test mission will help prepare for an exploratory manned moon landing in 2017.

China, India launch new Asia Infrastructure Bank

China, India launch new Asia Infrastructure Bank

21 Asian nations signed on as founding members of the new Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing on Friday.

China’s top diplomat to visit Vietnam to mend ties

China’s top diplomat to visit Vietnam to mend ties

The State Councillor's visit will aim at resolving one of the worst breakdowns in relations between the two Communist states.