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ZTE P945, a 5.7in smartphone is likely to be announced at CES 2013.

Populations exploding, health, corruption, religion and war are all in The State of the World Atlas by Dan Smith, which throws up some surprising and often worrying statistics.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a rare public speech about the uprising in his country, calling on Syrians to defend their nation.

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has reportedly rejected a three-year contract from Everton

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will give a rare public speech on Sunday, focusing on "latest developments in Syria and the region".

Role of emerging economies and shale production in oil prices may not be as significant as expected.

Markets upbeat as US lawmakers avert "fiscal cliff" crisis and China economic indicators point to better outlook.

Executive with Chinese oil giant 'blackmailed into pushing for contract to go to Silicon Valley instruments firm'.

China’s Guangdong province local party propaganda chief Tuo Zhen allegedly dramatically changed the sense of a new year editorial.

Xi Jinping launches anti-decadence measures to win back favour of Chinese people.

Analysts predict Samsung will increase its lead over Apple in the smartphone market in 2013, as a wide range of products may force Apple to develop an iPhone mini.

Fire breaks out at rescue home reported to have taken in hundreds of stray children over the years.

HSBC China Services PMI indicates slow pace of growth in December which contradicts with the earlier official data.

Japan's currency hits two and a half year low against the US dollar following Fed minutes, Shinzo Abe statement

Minutes of the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting reflect members' concerns over continuation of the asset-purchasing programme.

Founder of the world's biggest bond fund rounds on "essentially costless" money-printing in his monthly Investment Outlook column.

Only 11 member jurisdictions published the final set of Basel III regulations effective from the start of this year.

Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.

Starbucks is on an aggressive expansion in the Asia-Pacific region to counter stagnant growth in the US.

China's services sector growth adds to signs of economic recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

Economic indicators from the US and China lift the optimism of a global economic recovery.

Lord Green tells IBTimes UK reaching the £1tn export value target will not be easy "but it is a marathon we can complete".

UK and US markets kick off year with triple-digit gains following last-minute tax deal in Washington.

The deal helps China Steel and Posco to secure long-term iron ore supply.

Lazio are reportedly talking to Chelsea and Frank Lampard about a January transfer

UK PMI data for manufacturing sector shows unexpectedly strong end to fourth quarter.

Traders optimistic on 2013's first session as global economic concerns ease after House of Representatives passes budget.

A number of recent data indicate that China's economy is recovering after seven consecutive quarters of slowdown.

Traders remain positive as 2013 points to better prospects for equity markets.

Manchester United have ramped up interest in Chelsea duo Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole.