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Brazil apex court halts impeachment proceedings against Rousseff

Brazil apex court halts impeachment proceedings against Rousseff

A corruption scandal at Brazil’s state oil giant Petrobras, has implicated politicians in Rousseff’s party, although not the president herself.

South African Q3 GDP expenditure basis grew by 1.7%

South African Q3 GDP expenditure basis grew by 1.7%

Finance Minister Nene singled out electricity shortages - partly blamed on mismanagement at Eskom - as a "binding constraint" on GDP growth, forecast at an anaemic 2% this year.

Rousseff pushes for quick resolution on impeachment

Rousseff pushes for quick resolution on impeachment

Delayed proceedings would benefit the opposition, which would then have more time to mobilize support against Rousseff.

China forex reserves continue to fall in November

China forex reserves continue to fall in November

China is battling a property downturn, industrial overcapacity, sluggish demand and struggling exports, which dragged growth down to 7% for the first half of the year.

Venezuela’s opposition wins parliament majority

Venezuela’s opposition wins parliament majority

"We say to our Venezuela that the constitution and democracy have triumphed," President Maduro said, acknowledging his party's defeat.

Beijing issues first ever red alert on air pollution

Beijing issues first ever red alert on air pollution

PM 2.5 leads to hazardous smog that is a major cause of asthma and respiratory diseases, experts say.

Syrian soldiers killed in US-led air raids – report

Syrian soldiers killed in US-led air raids – report

There has been no comment from the Syrian government or US-led coalition officials.

Russia to develop non-oil food exports

Russia to develop non-oil food exports

Ulyukae says it is likely the global economy is entering a period of unusually low oil prices.

Can Brazil’s economy survive a Rousseff impeachment?

Can Brazil’s economy survive a Rousseff impeachment?

National polls show that 67 per cent of respondents see her governance as "bad" or "terrible".

Iraq: No to Turkish, US troops

Iraq: No to Turkish, US troops

Baghdad's rebuke of Turkey comes just a day after Abadi lashed out at the Obama administration for its proposed deployment of special forces.