South Korea's Park set to charm China, show up the North
When the presidents of China and South Korea meet in Beijing this week, they will likely use a rapport that blossomed eight years ago to find common ground on North Korea as well as seek ways to boost already vibrant economic ties.
Rosneft to double oil flows to China in $270 billion deal
Russia's Rosneft (ROSN.MM) agreed a $270 billion deal to double oil supplies to China on Friday, as the Kremlin energy champion shifts its focus to Asia from saturated and crisis-hit European markets.
EU to decide who pays when banks fail
The European Union sought on Friday to forge rules to force losses on large savers when banks fail, a divisive reform that will shape how the euro zone deals with its sickly lenders.
Dilma Rousseff summons Brazil cabinet over protests
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has called an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss the country's most widespread unrest in two decades.
North Korea 'willing to restart' nuclear talks
North Korea has expressed willingness to restart long-stalled nuclear talks with international partners, China's foreign ministry has said.
Afghans reject Taliban talks moves
Afghan officials have said the removal of the flag and nameplate from the Taliban's Qatar office is not enough.
Obama in Berlin calls for US-Russia nuclear weapons cuts
US President Barack Obama has called for greater efforts to be made to reduce US and Russian nuclear arsenals.
Investors back away from emerging markets on China fears
Emerging markets are suffering a sharp pullback by investors fearful of a shock from China just as confidence in the world economy, and the euro zone in particular, rises, according to a survey of fund managers.
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