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Russian ruble falls in first 2016 trade

Russian ruble falls in first 2016 trade

Plummeting oil prices have dragged the energy-dependent Russian export economy down.

Putin hits out at NATO expansion, US’ European missile shield

Putin hits out at NATO expansion, US’ European missile shield

Putin also reminded the West of its warnings against invasions in Libya and Iraq that have now resulted in chaos and protracted civil war.

Asian share markets sweep lower on Monday

Asian share markets sweep lower on Monday

Chinese shares tumbled heavily in the morning session, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index nose-diving more than 2%.

Concerned by worsening situation in Libya: Russia

Concerned by worsening situation in Libya: Russia

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide truck bombing on a Libyan police training centre on Thursday that killed at least 65 people.

Chinese President, Premier to attend opening of new China-led Bank

Chinese President, Premier to attend opening of new China-led Bank

Founding members include the BRICS, half of the European Union and all of the Asian bloc, ASEAN.

China, Russia helping Zimbabwe ride out West’s bullying

China, Russia helping Zimbabwe ride out West’s bullying

In 2016, Zimbabwe looks forward to positive changes in the living standards of its people, writes Ambassador Mike Nicholas Sango.

Brazil expresses confidence in China’s smooth transition

Brazil expresses confidence in China’s smooth transition

China's major stock indexes regained some ground on Friday after Beijing ditched a circuit breaker mechanism.

China urges Syrian opposition group to attend peace talks without preconditions

China urges Syrian opposition group to attend peace talks without preconditions

The SNC is resolutely opposed to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad continuing in Damascus.

China backs India-Pakistan anti-terror cooperation: Ministry

China backs India-Pakistan anti-terror cooperation: Ministry

China voiced support for strengthened counter-terrorism cooperation between Pakistan and India on Thursday, after the two countries’ prime ministers agreed to take actions against militants behind the attack on India’s

‘Iraq has been defined by the people’s resilience’

‘Iraq has been defined by the people’s resilience’

Journalist Ahmed Habib says he is committed to telling the story of Iraq's people, culture, history and politics.