The French car maker Renault's move into low-cost cars, which has kept it afloat as mass-market peers drown in European losses, may soon help it to sink competitors beyond the old continent. Read Article Renault aims for pole position in India
India Dispatch: A slowing economy and rising fuel costs are putting companies such as Tata and Maruti Suzuki under pressure. They are being forced to offer discounts and cuts on already bargain-rate vehicles to keep sales from plunging. Read Article India's car makers wage price war
The United States and the Afghan government announce they will hold talks with the Taliban in Doha this week aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan. US to hold peace talks with Taliban
More than 200,000 people marched across the country to vent their anger at the government's lavish spending in demonstrations which were initially triggered by a rise in bus fares. Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years
