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Protests in Brazil over bus fare hike

Protests in Brazil over bus fare hike

The protests were organized by the Free Pass movement, the force behind the 2013 protests that rocked Brazil.

China global investment rises to $102.9 bn in 2014

China global investment rises to $102.9 bn in 2014

China's outbound investment crossed the $100-billion mark for the first time, China's Vice Commerce Minister said.

China Central Bank raises re-lending quota by $8.1 bn

China Central Bank raises re-lending quota by $8.1 bn

China has unveiled targeted support measures to help the most vulnerable sectors.

Olympics: Brazil anti-terror cell focusing on danger from “lone-wolf”

Olympics: Brazil anti-terror cell focusing on danger from “lone-wolf”

Brazil has raised the terrorist threat level for the Summer Olympic Games it will host in 2016 following the Paris attacks.

Swiss Franc move rattles Eurozone

Swiss Franc move rattles Eurozone

Does the sudden Swiss Central Bank move to end euro pegging indicate Eurozone Quantitative Easing is imminent?

China slams Japan for denying “past aggression”

China slams Japan for denying “past aggression”

Japan's government has questioned the Chinese President's quoted Nanjing massacre figure.

100 missing in boat capsize in Central African Republic

100 missing in boat capsize in Central African Republic

France is withdrawing 1,200 troops from the Central African Republic by autumn.

China announces $6.5 bn govt venture capital fund

China announces $6.5 bn govt venture capital fund

In the first half of 2014, 83 new funds were set up in China's venture capital market.

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.