Moderate Islamists make new power quest in Tunisia
Tunisia’s moderate Islamists are hoping the genial Beethoven fan they have nominated to run in next month’s presidential elections will break the mould in the...
Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell returns to jail after losing appeal against sex abuse convictions
Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will remain in prison for at least another three years after losing an appeal against his conviction for sexually...
China’s parliament rules out allowing same-sex marriage
Limiting marriage to a relationship between a man and a woman will remain China’s legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out following...
India expect ‘positive’ verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is hopeful its security concerns for next month’s tie against hosts Pakistan will be addressed after the game’s global...
Xiaomi growth slows as fewer people buy phones, Huawei competition bites
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp posted its slowest revenue growth as a public company, missing analysts’ estimates, as it lost market share to Huawei and...
Caution grips Asian shares as Fed events loom large
Asian shares flatlined on Wednesday as worries about global recession and endless trade wars wrestled with hopes for more monetary and fiscal stimulus to keep...
Ex-Vatican treasurer Pell loses appeal against sex abuse convictions, returns to prison
Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell lost an appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing two 13-year-old choir boys and will remain in prison for...
Breakingviews TV: Flea money
Aug 20 – Bayer’s sale of its animal health business to Elanco for up to $7.6 bln leaves the German firm free to scratch bigger...
Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland sale spat – BBC News
Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland sale spat BBC News Trump postpones Denmark trip after Prime Minister refuses to discuss sale of Greenland CNN Trump cancels visit...
Trump: Jewish people who vote Democratic show ‘great disloyalty’ – NBCNews.com
Trump: Jewish people who vote Democratic show ‘great disloyalty’ NBCNews.com Jewish leaders outraged by Trump saying Jews disloyal if they vote for Democrats CNN Doug Jones decries...