China backs India for UNSC seat, vaguely
China on Thursday joined Russia in vaguely backing India's quest for a permanent Security Council seat but there was no promise that Beijing would vote for New Delhi's inclusion on UN high table.
Tepco to compensate Japan's nuclear plant victims
The Japanese government has ordered the operator of the nuclear plant damaged by last month's quake and tsunami to pay compensation to affected families.
US President aims to lower deficit by $4 trillion
U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a politically risky plan to reduce the budget deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years by cutting health care and defense while raising some taxes.
China’s currency reserves exceed $3 trillion
China’s foreign-exchange reserves, the world’s largest, topped $3 trillion for the first time, highlighting global economic imbalances.
Turkish Parliament approves police tear gas use with 'health measures'
Parliament has given the green light for police to use tear gas as long as they take certain precautions, a move that comes following strong criticism of officers’ use of the substance at recent protests.
BRICS countries need to further enhance coordination: Manmohan Singh
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) should combine their "huge potential" to continue enhancing their coordination on major issues of common concern.
IAEA'S latest update on Japan's nuclear crisis
External power has been restored at all sites affected by the 7th April earthquake. The 3 litres of water that were spilled at Onagawa NPP have been cleaned up.
Kyrgyzstan to join customs union
The Kyrgyz government on Monday approved a plan to join a post-Soviet customs union and common economic space.
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