China’s Economy Grows At 7% In First Quarter, Lowest Rate In Six Years
Slowing exports and real estate investment point to challenges as leaders acknowledge "downward pressure."
IMF Says Currency Shifts Support Global Economic Growth
The IMF has cautioned that the economic recovery remains "moderate and uneven," beset by greater uncertainty and many risks.
China First-Quarter GDP Growth Seen Dipping To 6-Year Low, More Policy Stimulus On Cards
China's annual economic growth likely slowed to a six-year low of 7 percent in the first quarter as demand at home and abroad faltered, fanning expectations that authorities will have to roll out more policy stimulus to avert a sharper slowdown.
Obama Drops Objection To Letting Congress Vote On Iran Deal
U.S. President Barack Obama dropped his opposition on Tuesday to a bill giving Congress a voice on a nuclear deal with Iran after members of his Democratic Party negotiated changes to the bill that had won strong support from both parties.
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Mexico Rising: Ford, Toyota Announcing New Investments South Of US Border
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Iran Nuclear Deal: Senate Committee Leaders Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Congressional Oversight
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China Doesn’t Want To Finance Nicaragua’s Canal, Panama Canal Authority Says
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China Private Jet Sales Fall As Government Makes Anti-Corruption Push
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The five activists were detained for a month for planning peaceful demonstrations against sexual harassment.
South Korea Lifts Travel Ban On Japanese Journalist Accused Of Defaming President
Tatsuya Kato, former Seoul bureau chief of Sankei Shimbun newspaper, is on trial for allegedly defaming South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
China Steps Up Anti-Terror Controls In Sign Of Anxiety After Series Of Attacks
Following a series of attacks around the country, the new controls suggest a more systematic approach to keeping tabs on potential wrongdoers.
Singapore Surprises By Standing Pat On Policy, Sing Dollar Climbs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the city-state's economy was on track to meet the official forecast of 2-4 percent growth in 2015.
Russian Missiles And Iran: Putin Lifts Ban On Long-Range Defense System Sales To Tehran Following Nuclear Deal
Russia’s missile systems contract with Iran was an $800 million agreement.
China Buys Powerful Military Weapon From Russia: New S-400 Triumf Air Defense Systems Designed To Shoot Down Any Enemy Aerial Target
The S-400 Triumf can shoot down any aerial target, including stealth aircraft, helicopters, drones and ballistic missiles.
Shanghai Limits Use Of Taxi Apps During Rush Hour As Police Crack Down On Private Drivers
Legal taxi-booking apps are all the rage with Shanghai's young people, but less tech-savvy users are complaining they now have to wait much longer to hail a cab. The city government is stepping in.
China’s March Exports Slump Fuels Fears Of Lowest Q1 Growth In 6 Years
Officials say seasonally adjusted figures are not so bad, but the outlook is "still grim."
Global Arms Spending In 2014 Remains Mostly Unchanged Despite Cutbacks By US, Western Europe: Report
Countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe stepped up arms purchases as the U.S. reduced spending.
Jiang Jiemin, China's Former Energy Chief, Goes On Trial Over Corruption Charges
Jiang Jiemin, former chairman of China National Petroleum Corp, is accused of taking bribes and abuse of power.
World Bank Cuts East Asia Growth Forecast, Warns Of Risks To Outlook
Although low oil prices will help underpin growth there are "significant risks" to the regional outlook, according to the World Bank.
Beijing-Supported Hackers Spy On Regional Governments In South China Sea Dispute, Report Says
Some of the cyberattacks have been in the form of specially crafted emails, written in recipients’ native languages.
Kerry Says He Stands By Presentation Of Iran Nuclear Deal
Despite some who say he's "delusional" U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defended his presentation of a framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Israel's Zionist Union Calls Iran Nuclear Deal 'Problematic'
The political alliance’s co-leaders say Israel should have the authority to take military action in the event Iran violates the final agreement.
Gunmen Attack South Korea Embassy In Tripoli, Two Guards Killed
Gunmen fired from a car at the embassy compound, killing two security officers who were Libyan government employees and wounding another.
China Says US To Help In Campaign To Catch Corrupt Officials Who Flee Abroad
China says many officials targeted by its anti-corruption campaign have fled to the US, with whom it has no extradition treaty.
China To Curb Visits To Hong Kong By Shenzhen Residents - NPC Deputy
The ban follows recent tension in the former British colony over growing numbers of mainland visitors, and concerns about smuggling.
Bolivia's Evo Morales Calls Obama 'Patronizing' And 'Imperial' During Americas Summit In Panama
President Evo Morales uses the Summit of the Americas in Panama as a stage for criticizing the U.S. leader's policies.
Clean Energy Investment Dips 15% In First Quarter As Large Wind And Solar Projects Stall
Investment in large wind and solar projects slowed in China, Europe and Brazil, but rose in the U.S. and India, a report says.
Smartphones: The Earthquake Detector In Your Pocket?
The GPS in smartphones shows promise as a tool in the early detection of earthquakes.
India Auto Sales: Honda, Hyundai, Suzuki Sales Leap As Indian Auto Market Benefits From Low Oil Prices, Increased Political Stability
Consumers in Asia’s third-largest economy sent auto sales up for the first time in three years. Here's why.
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