Brazil to sue BHP, Vale for $7b in damages
Brazil's federal and state governments plan to sue the owners of the Samarco iron ore miner for 20 billion reais ($7.2 billion) in damages caused by the bursting of a tailings dam.
Turnbull meets the Queen in Malta
Avowed republican Malcolm Turnbull met the Queen for the first time on the same day the Commonwealth chose its first woman Secretary General.
Oil price plunge tests US shale revolution
The plunge in oil prices means the great American shale revolution is facing a big test but so far it is proving resilient.
China gets combat ready as Xi takes charge
President Xi Jinping will personally oversee making the world's largest army better able to project force beyond China's borders.
From internet king to media baron; Jack Ma goes after Hong Kong newspaper
The 112-year old South China Morning Post is on the cusp of changing hands again, with speculation focusing on Alibaba's Jack Ma as the interested buyer.
British aristocracy brace for 'cuckoo in the nest' judgment
The decision would have "startling consequences" for the British aristocracy.
Kremlin to cut economic links with Turkey
Russia was looking at ways to punish Turkey economically for downing a Russian warplane, and the nations’ leaders stoked the confrontation with insults.
French line up to join fight after Paris attacks
The attacks by Islamic State militants in Paris less than two weeks ago have awakened a patriotic fervor in France, from a jump in sales of French flags to a surge in enlistment applications.
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk face off in space
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin brings space tourism a step closer to reality.
Obama's Syria plan is for Putin to fail
The US is waiting for Putin to accept his campaign to prop up the Syrian government is doomed.
China to build first overseas military base
As reports emerged of plans for a major reorganization of its military, China said a facility in Djibouti would serve to resupply its naval ...
