China struggles with extreme rain and heat
In China, millions of people are trying to cope with two types of extreme weather. Flooding from heavy rains has killed at least four people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate…
India signs deal to buy 36 French-made Rafale fighter jets
India signed a formal agreement on Friday to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault for a reported $8.7bn.…
Is Nigeria becoming the next Venezuela?
Multiple exchange rates, a reluctance to officially devalue the currency and a forex shortage are a few similarities between Nigeria and Venezuela that have fuelled concerns that Nigeria may be on the…
‘Hillary Clinton’s ‘body double’ speaks out’
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Global markets’ changing attitude towards yield
Sean Darby, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, discusses the global move to higher bond yields, where he sees opportunities to wait out increasing volatility, and why he believes further negative…
World reacts to North Korea nuclear test
North Korea's neighbours and all members of the UN Security Council and NATO have condemned the nuclear test. Charles Stratford takes a closer look now at the international reaction to the test.…
Trump talks Iran, Iraq, Russia and China
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump calls the deal with Iran one of the 'dumbest' he's ever seen.…
Global economy growth high on the G20 agenda
The G20 summit is under way in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. Tackling sluggish global economic growth will be on the agenda.…
World leaders pose for G20 photos
Leaders of G20 countries pose for photos at the opening ceremony of the two-day summit in China's eastern city of Hangzhou.…
Leaders jet in for G20 Summit in China
It’s the most high profile gathering of world leaders China has ever hosted. Stringent security measures have forced most businesses to close. As Adrian Brown reports, the government has left nothing to…
Chinese firm wins bid to construct $1.85bn light rail in Nigeria
China Railway Construction Corporation has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract to build a light railway line in the northern Nigerian state of Kano.…