GDP increased at annual rate of 3.9% in third quarter, compared to initial estimate of 3.5%.
Sales tax hike has hurt consumption and resulted in recession in the economy.
South Africa was knocked off the largest GDP perch by Nigeria in April.
China's industrial and agricultural sectors maintain growth momentum.
Imports rose 7% year-on-year in September, compared to 2.4% decline in August.
British consumer morale slips from nine month high.
US Q2 growth revised up to 4.6% on higher exports and business investment.
Report: Average illegal outflows jumped to $33.7bn over 2010-2012 period.
Eurostat, however, says the European economy is "stable".
GDP declined annualised 6.8% in second quarter, compared to economists' projections for 7.1% drop.
The Sewol Ferry Disaster in April hurt consumer sentiment and domestic consumption, leading to a GDP growth decline.
ONS public finances data show May deficit hitting £10.8bn.
Eurostat said eurozone inflation slowed to 0.5% in May 2014.
European Commission vice-president gives stark warning on eurozone economic future.
Markit Economics is cautious about pricing in a hawkish turnout at the BoE policy review on Thursday.
IB Times UK technical analysis sees strong support at 0.9164 for AUD/USD.
Political uncertainties continue to hit Ukraine's economy, says Fitch.
Confederation of British Industry says its measure of UK growth hit record high during May.
CBI survey shows increasingly confident service sector amid UK economic recovery, but staffing problems loom.
ONS confirms UK GDP growth of 0.8% in first quarter as businesses begin to invest more.
Eurozone growth is slower than expected and bank lending still falling across currency area.
Markit said output growth was at its fastest pace in three years during April.