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Resurgent Russia marks Victory Day

Resurgent Russia marks Victory Day

Putin called on Russians to remember the sacrifices made to defeat Nazi Germany.

Tsipras defies protesters, austerity measures pass

Tsipras defies protesters, austerity measures pass

The austerity measures passed by Parliament on Monday come before a meeting of euro finance ministers.

China’s exports rise, imports drop in April

China’s exports rise, imports drop in April

China exports rise for second month as overseas demand continues.

Japan, Russia to discuss peace treaty in June

Japan, Russia to discuss peace treaty in June

No formal treaty was signed since Russian troops occupied islands in northern Japan in 1945.

Senate committee recommends Rousseff trial

Senate committee recommends Rousseff trial

A full Senate vote whether to hold a trial or not could take place as early as May 11.

US jobs report disappoints

US jobs report disappoints

The worse-than-expected jobs report gave some reprieve to emerging market currencies.

China, Russia to cooperate closely in global affairs, says Xi

China, Russia to cooperate closely in global affairs, says Xi

Putin will visit China later this summer.

China, Russia to hold anti-missile drills

China, Russia to hold anti-missile drills

The drill scheduled for the end of May will involve a simulation of a missile attack on both countries.

Industrial profits pick up in Chinese provinces in Q1

Industrial profits pick up in Chinese provinces in Q1

China's economy stabilized last quarter and gathered pace in March as a surge in new credit spurred a property sector rebound.

Brazilian President lights Olympic torch

Brazilian President lights Olympic torch

From the capital city of Brasilia on Tuesday, Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff initiated the Olympic torch relay which will travel across the South American country for 95 days until the