Don't challenge Beijing Xi Jinping warns Hong Kong
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned Hongkongers any attempt to challenge the authority of Beijing would cross "the red line".
Trump shows little patience for diplomacy in Asia
US President Donald Trump hardened his treatment of allies and adversaries in Asia this week.
Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
Scuffles have broken out in Hong Kong as pro-democracy activists and pro-Beijing groups take to the streets ahead of a speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US consumer spending edges higher
US consumer spending rose modestly in May and inflation cooled, pointing to a slow-but-steady economic expansion.
BHP, Vale given extension to settle $61b Samarco claim
BHP and Vale have until October to negotiate a settlement to a $61.2b claim stemming from the Samarco mine disaster
How we fixed up failed state
Australia spent $3 billion intervening in the Solomon Islands with little blueprint to go on. It was mostly worth it.
Hong Kong frees protesters ahead of handover anniversary
Hong Kong police released student activist Joshua Wong and 25 other protesters on Friday ahead of celebrations and planned pro-democracy rallies to mark the 20th anniversary of the city's return to China.
Hong Kong, still an uneasy future
Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong for the first time since he became leader.
Bromance over: tense times for Trump and Xi
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping started off well but relations between the US and China are starting to cool.
France learns from Silicon Valley
One thousand startups in a refurbished train depot as long as the Eiffel Tower lying down. Rooms scattered with Legos and beanbag chairs. El...
Iraq recaptures al-Nuri Grand Mosque in Mosul, but only rubble remains
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq has announced the recapture of al-Nuri Grand Mosque in Mosul from Islamic State militants, calling ...
