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Putin, Obama discuss Ukraine peace deal, Islamic State

Putin, Obama discuss Ukraine peace deal, Islamic State

Russia has said western countries were obliged to ensure that Kiev also stuck by the terms of the Minsk agreement.

ISIL storms Kobani, kills dozens

ISIL storms Kobani, kills dozens

ISIL forces also attacked Hasakah, a Syrian town run by YPG and Syrian government forces on the border with Turkey.

57 countries to sign China-led Bank charter on Monday

57 countries to sign China-led Bank charter on Monday

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is the first major global financial instrument independent from the Bretton Woods system.

Russian Premier extends food ban on US, EU, allies

Russian Premier extends food ban on US, EU, allies

Russia also said the EU decision to prolong the sanctions was "guaranteed to cause hundreds of thousands of Europeans to lose their jobs".

India announces $1 billion in aid for Nepal

India announces $1 billion in aid for Nepal

The earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25 has killed at least 7,759 people.

Al-Shabaab attack UAE convoy in Somalia

Al-Shabaab attack UAE convoy in Somalia

Al-Shabaab militants have regularly attacked countries which support the Western-backed government in Mogadishu.

Chinese Parliament initiates process to ratify BRICS Bank

Chinese Parliament initiates process to ratify BRICS Bank

Once the agreement is approve by the NPC Standing Committee, the Chinese government will inject $10 billion as prescribed.

China lawmakers mulling over cyber-security law

China lawmakers mulling over cyber-security law

China's earlier attempts to regulate cybersecurity were most clearly articulated in bank-technology guidelines and a proposed counter-terrorism law.

Australia to invest $718 mn in China-led Bank

Australia to invest $718 mn in China-led Bank

The Articles of Agreement for the new bank have been finalised and will be signed in Beijing on Monday June 29.

Syrians face ‘unspeakable suffering’ – UN

Syrians face ‘unspeakable suffering’ – UN

Both the Syrian government's forces and rebels are to blame for directly targeting civilians, the UN says.