China sends two astronauts to space lab: Xinhua
BEIJING:Â China launched two astronauts into space Monday, official media said, on a mission to its orbiting laboratory as the country works towards setting up...
US anti-Russia rhetoric goes nuclear with threats of covert cyber-attacks
The world seems to be sleepwalking its way into a geopolitical maelstrom as the US, increasingly paranoid over Russia, said it is considering a...
Vladimir Putin cancels Paris visit amid Syria row
Kremlin accuses France of seeking to humiliate Russian leader after Élysée planned to downgrade his trip. ladimir Putin has cancelled a visit to Paris after...
Vladimir Putin snubs France after Syria war crimes comments
Tensions have been rumbling between the two leaders since the weekend, when Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syrian regime...
China 2016 economic growth seen slowing to 6.6 percent, 6.5 percent in 2017: Reuters poll
China's economic growth is expected to cool to 6.6 percent this year and slow further to 6.5 percent in 2017, even as the government...
China’s marriage rate is plummeting – and it’s because of gender inequality
One of the greatest fears of Chinese parents is coming true: China’s young people are turning away from marriage. The trend is also worrying...
China’s Rich List Reveals the Rise of a New Wave of Wealthy Chinese
Chairman of Baoneng Group, Yao Zhenhua, saw his wealth shoot up 820% to $17.2 billion (SHANGHAI) – Chinese property magnate Wang Jianlin has defended his...
A New Weapon in Russia’s Arsenal, and It’s Inflatable
MOSCOW — Deep in the Russian countryside, the grass sways in a late-summer breeze. In the distance, the sun glistens off the golden spires...
Putin Snubs France and Cancels his Visit
In an interesting twist of events the Russian President, Vladimir Putin cancelled his forthcoming visit to France, which was due on the October 19th....
Putin cancels visit to France amid Syria tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has canceled a planned visit to France after Paris shortened the program for the trip. The development comes amid increased...
Public humiliation: Chechen leader’s simple strategy to control social media
Ramzan Kadyrov is punishing ordinary people who criticise his rule with televised shamings, as well as detentions and abuse Aishat Inaeva, a social worker from...
Kerry says Russia, Syria should face war crimes probe for targeting civilians
U.S Secretary of State John Kerry called Friday for Russia and Syria to face a war crimes investigation for their attacks on Syrian civilians,...