BRICS 2017

BRICS development banks agree on local currency lending

The use of local currencies will help promote mutually beneficial economic cooperation, mitigate currency risks, increase trade, and facilitate companies in accessing the BRICS markets, said Russian development bank Vnesheconombank. Sep 3, 2017
Deadly floods around the world amid Hurricane Harveys devastation in US

Deadly floods around the world amid Hurricane Harveys devastation in US

Texas is not the only place hit by deadly flooding after Hurricane Harveys brutal beatdown. Countries in South Asia, including Nepal, India and Bangladesh, as well as Nigeria and Sierra Leone in Africa were victims of historic flooding after heavy rains lashed the regions during the monsoon season, killing as many as 1,200 in South Asia and leaving many displaced in Africa. Sep 2, 2017
Indian states in lockdown for godmans sentencing

Indian states in lockdown for godmans sentencing

Police in India are on high alert as the guru of bling was sentenced to 10-year jail for a 2002 raping case. India deployed thousands of riot police, who were ordered to shoot protesters on sight ahead of the sentencing, and shut down internet services in two northern states. Aug 29, 2017