China Communist Party's deadly sins - gluttony, sex and golf
China's Communist Party has banned its members from "extravagant eating and drinking".
Oct 23, 2015, 00:20 AM IST
Cuba pardons thousands of prisoners ahead of visit by Pope Francis
Cuba's government announced pardons on Friday for more than 3,500 prisoners, setting the stage for an eagerly awaited visit by Pope Francis with the largest release of its kind since the 1959 revolution.
Sep 12, 2015, 01:49 AM IST
China`s Xi Jinping gets 62% pay rise: Report
Xi`s basic monthly pay will go up to 11,385 yuan ($1,832) from 7,020 yuan, the China Daily said, citing announcements by the ministry of human resources and social security.
Jan 20, 2015, 19:16 PM IST
Cooling China GDP growth likely to raise heat on policymakers
China is expected to post its weakest growth since the global financial crisis in the third quarter as a property downturn weighs on manufacturing and investment, raising the heat on Beijing to unveil more stimulus measures.
Oct 21, 2014, 04:15 AM IST
