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Indian govt says stake sales in multiple state-owned companies by March-end

Indian govt says stake sales in multiple state-owned companies by March-end

The government is aiming to sell a 5% stake in state miner Coal India, which could fetch about $1.5 billion.

China backs Africa politically and economically: Chinese FM in Africa

China backs Africa politically and economically: Chinese FM in Africa

During his Africa trip earlier last year, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang unveiled extra aid for Africa totaling $12 billion.

Russian drama Leviathan wins best foreign language film at Golden Globes

Russian drama Leviathan wins best foreign language film at Golden Globes

“Leviathan” is a compelling tragic drama of corruption and intimidation set in contemporary Russia.

Seoul calls for resumed talks with Pyongyang

Seoul calls for resumed talks with Pyongyang

President Park Geun-hye appeared to respond to North Korea's Kim Jong Un's New Year overture in which he said he would meet in a summit.

Indian PM promises “ease of doing business” to global investors

Indian PM promises “ease of doing business” to global investors

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said at the event Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2015.

China to send 20 mn yuan humanitarian aid to SriLanka, Malaysia

China to send 20 mn yuan humanitarian aid to SriLanka, Malaysia

More than 1 million have had to flee their homes in the past few weeks in Sri Lanka.

Chinese FM begins high-powered Africa tour

Chinese FM begins high-powered Africa tour

Chinese Foreign Ministers have made Africa the first port of call every year since 1991.

SouthAfrica, India must boost BRICS ties: SA Foreign Minister

SouthAfrica, India must boost BRICS ties: SA Foreign Minister

Bilateral trade between South Africa and India stands at $15 billion.

US unemployment rate falls to 5.6%

US unemployment rate falls to 5.6%

The Friday report was numbed by the fact that wage growth had fallen by 5 cents an hour.

SouthAfrica condemns Nigeria carnage

SouthAfrica condemns Nigeria carnage

The militants have renewed a killing spree on Thursday since taking control of more than a dozen towns.