EU gives UK the runaround
The EU has Britain trapped in circular negotiations. But a crunch point will come,
Trump eyes China hawk for Australia post
President Donald Trump is considering tapping one of the US defence force's biggest China hawks to be the next Ambassador to Australia.
China's sanctions taking a toll on both Koreas
China has tightened the economic screws on both Koreas - on the North for firing missiles, and on the South for deploying a shield to stop them.
Our unis are a frontline in China's wars
Universities will need to reconcile their scholarly values with anti-liberal campaigns run by their largest customer.
Harvey economic impact seen limited
The US hurricane hammering Texas may lift inflation in the short term, but no major economic impact is forecast.
When missiles fly over Japan, why buy the yen?
It's a classic market reaction in tough times - head for the safe-havens. But is it time for investors to rethink that reaction?
Trump assesses Harvey damage
​President Donald Trump landed in storm-brushed Texas to see for himself some of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Harvey.
Merkel backs further eurozone integration
Comments on the hustings suggest the German Chancellor enthusiastically endorses Emmanuel Macron's vision for far-reaching reform of the single currency area.
China, Russia hint at new red line over N Korea
The 15-member Security Council labelled the North's test as "outrageous", but failed to even threaten fresh sanctions.
Missile makes US-China trade war more likely
Analysts warn that while a military confrontation may be avoided, the likelihood of a trade war between the United States and China has beco...
Why Meg Whitman should stay put
Ms Whitman presided over the dizzying series of bold restructuring moves at HP Enterprise. It would be nice if she would stick around to see...
