North Korea to give China right to mine rare earths in return for investment in solar plants – report

China could gain access to a rare earth mine in North Korea in exchange for investment in solar energy, a Chinese industry association website said. The deal could ease North Korea’s chronic power shortages. … Read More >North Korea to give China right to mine rare earths in return for investment in solar plants – report

Lack of colonial baggage & investment in peace put Russia ahead of other players on African continent, SA minister tells RT

The time is right for Russia to sit with African leaders and companies in order to forge economic relationships and partnerships, South Africa’s Minister of State and Security Ayanda Dlodlo told RT. … Read More >Lack of colonial baggage & investment in peace put Russia ahead of other players on African continent, SA minister tells RT

WATCH Russian military police arrive in Manbij & Kobani after deal on Syrian-Turkey border (VIDEOS)

RT’s video agency Ruptly has captured the arrival of Russian military to the Syrian frontier town of Kobani. Another unit was filmed arriving to Manbij, a key town some 30 km from the border with Turkey in the Aleppo province. … Read More >WATCH Russian military police arrive in Manbij & Kobani after deal on Syrian-Turkey border (VIDEOS)