IMF pegs India's economic growth at 8.75 percent, says not immune from global crisis The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pegged India's economic growth for the fiscal year ending March 2008 at 8.75 percent but warned that the third largest Asian economy was not immune to financial crisis which had already affected the US and Europe. 17 Feb 2008
India's FinMin sees near 9 percent economic growth in 2007/08 In spite of weak global markets, Asia’s third largest economy, India, will grow at a robust pace of 9 percent during the current fiscal, India's Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has promised. 09 Feb 2008
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Russia's Putin launches tirade against West's "arms race" President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of unleashing a new arms race on Russia's borders on Friday in a speech that is likely to provide a blueprint for his successor's policies. 09 Feb 2008
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Council of Europe fears Russia election won't be fair The only Western observers planning to monitor Russia's presidential vote said on Friday the campaign was unfair and slanted in favor of Kremlin front-runner Dmitry Medvedev. 09 Feb 2008
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Economic woes deepen gloom before vote in Pakistan Economic issues loomed large over Pakistan's bloody election campaign as food queues and power cuts further dimmed President Pervez Musharraf's political fortunes just 12 days after his main rival was killed. 09 Jan 2008
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India can sustain 9-10 percent GDP growth: PM Conditions were favourable for India to achieve and sustain economic growth of 9-10 percent, although it required an increase in savings and investment rates, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday. 08 Jan 2008
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Pakistan economy can still hit targets: FinMin Pakistan can still meet most of its economic targets, the finance minister said on Sunday, despite political crisis and a glum outlook by the central bank. 06 Jan 2008
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Britain faces test in "dangerous" economic times: PM Britain faces a testing time with the world economy in a "difficult and dangerous situation," Prime Minister Gordon Brown said, promising not to shirk unpopular, long-term decisions to ensure stability. 06 Jan 2008
