Why Trump was right to sack Comey
Comey crossed a line and Trump was justified in sacking him, but the Russia probe will continue apace, writes a former US attorney general.
What Trump, Erdogan have in common
The good news is that while the US President might have autocratic instincts, America's system of checks-and-balances and entrenched democratic traditions will stop him indulging his worst tendencies.
North Korea seen behind WannaCry cyberattack
North Korea has been linked to the global WannaCry ransomware cyberattack that infected more than 300,000 computers.
Trump gave highly classified info to Russia
President Donald Trump reportedly shared highly classified information to Russian diplomats at the White House last week.
India's big challenge: GST
The tax will replace at least 17 state and federal levies on everything from electricity to Gucci handbags to border crossings.
Macron picks a PM, meets Merkel in Berlin
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a right-wing prime minister and then flew to Berlin to meet Angela Merkel.
Toronto's rent control exposure
Ontario's government is set to impose the most sweeping rent controls in a quarter century, as it tries to cap costs.
Syrian crematorium disposed of mass-murder victims
Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime has been running a crematorium to dispose of its mass-murder victims, US diplomats say.
Xi marshals support for new Silk Road
Leaders from countries including Russia, Turkey, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were expected to endorse Mr Xi's plan after a two-day summit in Beijing.
Voters strengthen Merkel's hand
Written off last year for her open-border stance on refugees, the German leader is clawing back when it counts.
'Dangerous' competition lining up for Asian LNG
Russia, Qatar, the US and Australia are set to fight it out for market share in Asia, with Australian exporters increasingly under pressure ...
