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WHO declares Brazil free of measles

WHO declares Brazil free of measles

Global measles deaths have decreased by 79%, according to WHO, from about 546,800 in 2000 to 114,900 in 2014

Revenue from China drops, India iPhone sales boost for Apple

Revenue from China drops, India iPhone sales boost for Apple

Apple said it sold 40.4 million iPhones in the third quarter, down 15 per cent from the year-ago quarter.

Brazil’s Temer vetoes proposed foreign control of airlines

Brazil’s Temer vetoes proposed foreign control of airlines

Many countries limit foreign ownership in the aviation sector for strategic and security reasons.

Al-Shabaab kill, wound dozens in Mogadishu

Al-Shabaab kill, wound dozens in Mogadishu

The Islamist extremist group regularly targets international troops protecting the government in the capital.

Zuma seeks further clarifications on land reform bill

Zuma seeks further clarifications on land reform bill

The bill will allow the government to make compulsory land purchases from rich whites and redistribute it more fairly to address racial disparities.

A turning point in Turkey’s history

A turning point in Turkey’s history

The failed coup puts Erdogan in a position of seemingly unassailable power and well placed to complete the building of his "New Turkey" project, writes Salt.

China asks Asian bloc to guard against chaos of “outside intervention”

China asks Asian bloc to guard against chaos of “outside intervention”

ASEAN nations have refused a US-backed proposal to mention the Hague tribunal ruling in a joint statement released on Monday.

Brexit could bolster UK free trade deals

Brexit could bolster UK free trade deals

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has made it a priority to secure free trade deals outside the EU.

Legal logjam: India’s long wait for justice

Legal logjam: India’s long wait for justice

India has a notoriously slow legal system and multiple stakeholders need to urgently endorse judicial reforms, writes Kumar.

Huawei’s first-half sales revenue rose 40% year-on-year

Huawei’s first-half sales revenue rose 40% year-on-year

China\s Huawei Technologies Co. is one of the world's largest maker of telecom gear.