Afghan cabinet gives preliminary approval to delayed mining law

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's cabinet gave preliminary approval to a long-delayed package of laws to govern mining, which officials hope will become a key driver of the troubled country's economy, the government said on Saturday.

China economy faces growing downward pressure: Vice Premier Li Keqiang

BEIJING: China should rely on domestic demand and structural reforms to support the economy which faces growing downward pressures, Vice Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday.