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Russia, US space agencies cooperating after leak scare at ISS

Russia, US space agencies cooperating after leak scare at ISS

US astronauts took shelter most of the day in Russia’s modules after an ammonia leak alarm at the $100 billion space outpost.

India Central Bank cuts interest rates to bolster growth

India Central Bank cuts interest rates to bolster growth

The RBI has been keeping the benchmark interest rate at elevated level at 8 per cent since January 2014.

Oil price lower than $50 in 2015 to cost Russia budget $46 bn

Oil price lower than $50 in 2015 to cost Russia budget $46 bn

The Russian Finance Ministry could get windfall by selling currency reserves owing to the ruble undervaluation.

World Bank cuts Russia growth outlook, warns on global economy

World Bank cuts Russia growth outlook, warns on global economy

Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) to decline by 2.9 per cent in 2015, says the the Washington-based lender.

China sends off 4th Ebola aid shipment with 232 medical workers

China sends off 4th Ebola aid shipment with 232 medical workers

There are plans to send more supplies, which should arrive in the affected nations in mid-March.

UN to convene Libya conference

UN to convene Libya conference

There are fears that the talks could be scuttled if Libya Dawn representatives fail to turn up in Geneva.

Does an alliance with Japan and the US serve India?

Does an alliance with Japan and the US serve India?

India in sore need of Chinese investment and joining an anti-Beijing coalition does not make much sense, writes Sen.

China exports rose 6.1% in 2014

China exports rose 6.1% in 2014

Trade with the EU edged up 8.9 per cent year on year to 3.78 trillion yuan in 2014.

Cameroon: 143 Boko Haram fighters killed

Cameroon: 143 Boko Haram fighters killed

The group appears to be trying to capture as much territory as possible to form an Islamic state.

SA President to visit Ebola-hit Guinea

SA President to visit Ebola-hit Guinea

The Gueckedou prefecture in Guinea is where the Ebola outbreak first started.