Edoardo Cignoli : India Cancels AugustaWestland Helicopter Deal

India has canceled a $764 million helicopter contract with Italian defense contractor Finmeccanica following accusations its officials used bribes to obtain the deal, an Indian government official said.



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Edoardo Cignoli : Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Post India Sales Growth

The two biggest car producers in India, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, posted sales growth in December, in a rare bright spot for an industry that has been hit by poor demand for nearly two years because of weak consumer sentiment.



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Thai Political Crisis Worsens

Election officials say demonstrators are close to achieving their goal of preventing fresh polls from going ahead.



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Putin Promises Increased Security

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a predawn visit to Volgograd where twin suicide bombings killed 34 people this week, meeting with survivors and officials.



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Kim Jong Un Speech Short on Policy Hints

North Korea's Kim Jong Un's televised New Year address lauded the purge of his uncle but signaled no policy changes.



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Philippines New Year Celebrations Kill Two

At least two people were killed and nearly 600 others were injured by fireworks and gunfire in New Year celebrations in the Philippines, officials said.



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Peru's CPI Rose 2.86% in 2013

Peru's benchmark consumer-price index rose 2.86% in 2013, within the central bank's target range.



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