Russia hikes interest rates to 15% as inflation soars
The Bank of Russia raises rates more than expected to try to lower inflation and boost the rouble.
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South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military
The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.
1970-01-01 08:00
KFC shuts Lesotho stores over South Africa bird flu
Lesotho has banned poultry imports from South Africa, leaving the fast food chain short of chicken.
1970-01-01 08:00
David Hunter: Appeal against Cyprus manslaughter verdict begins
David Hunter was convicted of the manslaughter of his ill wife but could be tried again for murder.
1970-01-01 08:00
Taiwan ex-colonel gets 20 years for spying for China
The retired officer was convicted of recruiting active-duty officers to give China military secrets.
1970-01-01 08:00
South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ethiopian scientist Gebisa Ejeta receives National Medal of Science from US
Gebisa Ejeta, 73, receives the National Medal of Science for developing an improved sorghum hybrid.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape
Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked
The defence minister has been officially removed after not being seen in public since August.
1970-01-01 08:00
South China Sea: Why the Philippines and China are on a collision course
A new sense of urgency is pushing Manila and Beijing to greater assertiveness in the South China Sea.
1970-01-01 08:00
South China Sea: China coast guard hit Philippine ship, Manila says
Beijing retorts that Manila is deliberately stirring trouble in disputed South China Sea waters.
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