CHINA

Leaders have trimmed 17 treatments from a list of medicines eligible for coverage.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is calling on China’s government to “change its old ways” and show more trust in foreign businesses.

China is a dream market for Uber, but despite raising $1.2 billion and planning a huge expansion, the challenges it faces could be too great to overcome.

The contract was delayed three years ago when Brazil was forced to cut its state budget as the country's economy began to toil.

Both Russia and OPEC have refused to cut production amid a decline in global oil prices

Amid economic uncertainty, new data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts an economic slowdown for the U.S. and U.K.

A survey of 656 businesses suggested fears of global economic turmoil following an economic slowdown in China had no noticeable impact on U.S. small businesses.

Amazon is planning to launch a $50 Kindle Fire tablet featuring a 6-inch screen and costing less than a Kindle ereader, in time for the holiday season.

Chinese officials called for a "protracted battle" against the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader and his followers, amid continuing tensions over religious freedom.

The world’s biggest smartphone maker is preparing to cut 10 percent of its headquarters staff, a Korean newspaper reports.

India's macroeconomic situation has improved considerably since the "taper tantrum" of 2013, not least thanks to lower prices for the commodities it imports.

India's growing domestic market and its maturing startup ecosystem have combined to become a big draw for venture capital firms.

While the data hurt stocks initially, indexes in the country closed significantly higher after the government injected more liquidity into the market.

Tony Abbott called opposition to the deal "xenophobic at best, racist at worst" during a raucous debate in parliament.

"Factory output lacks strength in July-September due to sluggish exports of cars and electric machinery," said Junichi Makino, chief economist at SMBC Nikko Securities.

The protests occurred as European Union leaders discussed a $550 million aid package to boost the agricultural sector.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange is proposing a leash on the index that's home to large publicly traded companies.

Leaders of the two countries celebrated the "excellent state of bilateral ties, characterized by close cooperation and mutual support in multiple spheres," the Cuban news agency reported.

The London-listed mining and commodities giant pledged to slash its debt by one-third.

India's benchmark stock index closed at its lowest level in 15 months, while the Indian rupee hit a two-year low against the U.S. dollar.

The suspect, who was arrested last weekend near Thailand’s border with Cambodia, has reportedly been identified as Yusufu Mieraili.