Acer expects China and Brazil to be key growth drivers for the Taiwan computer maker this year, CEO Lanci said.

The US says China is no longer opposed to potential sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program. President Barack Obama will now hope to find agreement at the United Nations on new punitive measures against Tehran.

The Russian steel sector – a key sector for the domestic economy – is attracting renewed global investor interest with rebounding steel prices and growing demand underpinning its outlook.

Russia’s internet now features a first-of-its-kind social network for vampires, werewolves and other unpeople creatures. Everyone who considers himself to be from a parallel world can sign in.

UN chief says amount pledged at donor conference “far beyond expectations”.

A Chechen militant has claimed responsibility for the deadly tube bombings in Moscow as two new suicide bomb attacks targeting police officers in southern Russia left 12 people dead.

Southeast Asia Drought Triggers Debate Over Region's Water Resources A Washington-based research group has released a new report on U.S.-Burma policy that urges the Obama administration to continue ef…

Hospital staff detained over dumping of 21 foetuses and dead babies into river.

Opposition party pulls out of April race, citing electoral irregularities.

Furious staff member complained about the “many grey areas” in her job when it came to Max Markson’s fines.