Indonesia to hike rates again as emerging markets waver
The country's central bank is moving aggressively to fend off further capital flight after foreign investors pulled billions of dollars from Indonesian bonds and equities in recent weeks.
Oligarch latest hit by US sanctions
Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg's board representation at Swiss pump maker Sulzer dropped to three with the resignation of one of his allies on Monday in the latest instance of US sanctions making waves in Europe's boardrooms.
Justice for MH17 victims 'nigh on impossible'
The Turnbull government wants to hold Moscow to account for downing MH17 but Europe's reliance on Russian gas may make some allies reluctant to act, experts believe.
Colombia heads for divisive showdown
The two candidates of Colombia's far-right and left wing parties came out ahead in a first-round vote to choose the country's next leader, setting the stage for a divisive presidential election.
US officials meet with North Koreans
A team of US officials has crossed into North Korea for talks to prepare for a summit between President Donald Trump and President Kim Jong-un.
No information, no interview says Giuliani
Donald Trump's legal team would advise he refuse to submit to an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller unless the team can review certain classified information, Rudy Giuliani says.
China to host Iran in cooperation talks
China will host Iranian President Hassan Rouhani next month at a regional summit aimed at avoiding disruption of joint projects, as major powers scramble to save Iran's nuclear deal after the United States pulled out.
Why Australia and Bishop are in Beijing's cross-hairs
If anything, China's aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea has been hardening bipartisan resolve in Canberra.
Italy faces possible constitutional crisis
Efforts to form a coalition government collapsed after the Italian President rejected a eurosceptic pick for the key economy ministry, triggering a possible constitutional crisis and opening the prospect of fresh elections.
French spy fell for Chinese honeytrap
A former French intelligence agent facing treason charges was reportedly ensnared by a Chinese "honeytrap" when he began an affair with an i...
Pressure for abortion vote in N Ireland
British Prime Minister Theresa May is under pressure to change the law on abortion in Northern Ireland after scores of her own ministers cal...
