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France wants Russia in a ‘large’ anti-ISIL force

France wants Russia in a ‘large’ anti-ISIL force

Putin told Hollande that Russia is ready and willing to work with France in any anti-terrorism effort.

Moscow boosts air defenses in Syria

Moscow boosts air defenses in Syria

Moscow would deploy S-400 anti-aircraft missile defense systems at its bases in Syria.

US data seen as catalyst for interest rate hike

US data seen as catalyst for interest rate hike

Commerce Department data on Wednesday showed that the sale of single-family homes surged in October.

Analysis: Putin rebukes Turkey’s ‘protection’ of terrorists

Analysis: Putin rebukes Turkey’s ‘protection’ of terrorists

“Our jet was attacked at an altitude of 6,000 meters and 1 km from the Turkish border,” the president said.

Oil prices rise on Middle East fears

Oil prices rise on Middle East fears

Oil prices rose on Tuesday trading after news of the downed Russian fighter jet in Syria.

Putin praises Iran’s help in Syria

Putin praises Iran’s help in Syria

Putin will discuss Syria with Jordanian monarch Abdullah when he visits Sochi on Tuesday.

Analysis: Time to return to emerging markets?

Analysis: Time to return to emerging markets?

Emerging markets now comprise 40 per cent of the global economy.

Mali: Al-Qaeda, ISIL vie for hold on Africa

Mali: Al-Qaeda, ISIL vie for hold on Africa

Several extremist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda in Sub-Saharan Africa worked together in the Mali attack.

After Mali, Algeria says it captured ISIL operatives

After Mali, Algeria says it captured ISIL operatives

The UNSC on Friday passed a resolution calling for "all necessary measures" to combat ISIL.

Emerging market currencies and stocks gain ground

Emerging market currencies and stocks gain ground

South Africa's rand rose 1 per cent on Thursday and again 0.4 per cent on Friday.