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UK releases January retail data

Three days after it unexpectedly announced that inflation held steady at 3% in January, Britain’s…

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EU delegates push for tighter integration at Munich Security Conference

Today, defence and security heavyweights will descend on Bavaria for the Munich Security Conference. Germany’s…

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Friday, February 16

MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE European defence officials push for closer integration Today, defence and security heavyweights…

Jacob Zuma impeachment
Thursday, February 15

SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS ANC to proceed with no-confidence vote in Zuma today Update: it seems…

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Chabahar port project to feature during Rouhani’s tour of India

Strengthening economic links will top the agenda when Iranian President Hassan Rouhani kicks off three…

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China’s military modernisation in the spotlight amid Chinese New Year festivities

As millions of Chinese begin their New Year celebrations today, government officials will make several…

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Myanmar’s home affairs minister visits Bangladesh to discuss repatriation deal

Myanmar’s home minister will meet his Bangladeshi counterpart in Dhaka today to discuss the ongoing…

Jacob Zuma impeachment
South Africa’s ruling ANC to proceed with no-confidence vote in Zuma today

Update: it seems Mr Zuma has preempted his colleagues’ efforts to oust him and has…

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Lungu’s third term eligibility: a constitutional case

The question of whether the president can run for a third term is roiling Zambia’s political scene.

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Wednesday, February 14

ITALY VOTES Meek economic data released as populists maintain poll lead Today, Italian authorities will…