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US stocks gain on positive news from Asia

US stocks gain on positive news from Asia

All eyes were on China's benchmark Shanghai Composite, which rose 0.5 per cent Wednesday.

Russian Parliament approves use of military force in Syria

Russian Parliament approves use of military force in Syria

Moscow has clarified that Russia will use only its Air Force in Syria against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on Assad's request.

BRICS Foreign Ministers vow to strive for ‘equitable world order’

BRICS Foreign Ministers vow to strive for ‘equitable world order’

BRICS foreign ministers held talks on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York.

China launches new satellite to build its own GPS

China launches new satellite to build its own GPS

This places China one step closer to providing an alternative to the US-operated GPS.

African exclusion from UNSC unacceptable: Zuma

African exclusion from UNSC unacceptable: Zuma

South Africa's President harshly criticised the UN Security Council for not taking in new permanent members.

Putin: Talks with Obama ‘sincere’ but ties still strained

Putin: Talks with Obama ‘sincere’ but ties still strained

"We have many things to do [and] there is opportunity to work on (resolving) joint problems together," Putin said.

Putin calls on US to work with Assad

Putin calls on US to work with Assad

"The ideologists of militants make a mockery of Islam and pervert its true humanistic values," Putin said.

Rousseff: Non-compliance with int’l law fuelled refugee crisis

Rousseff: Non-compliance with int’l law fuelled refugee crisis

The Brazilian president also said the UNSC needs to expand its membership in order to become more representative.

The right person for the job? Selecting the next UNHCR chief

The right person for the job? Selecting the next UNHCR chief

The top job at the UN's refugee body must be filled by a candidate from a country with a proud record of refugee protection, argues Dr. Crisp.

Rich nations must increase overseas aid budgets: Zuma

Rich nations must increase overseas aid budgets: Zuma

Countries where poverty is still entrenched, governments lacked the kind of revenue needed to turn the SDGs into reality.

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