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S. Korean trainee doctors stop work to protest medical reforms

S. Korean trainee doctors stop work to protest medical reforms

South Korean hospitals turned away some patients and delayed surgeries on Tuesday as hundreds of trainee doctors stopped working in a protest against medical training reforms.

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Taiwan calls on China to 'be rational' after deadly boat incident

Taiwan calls on China to 'be rational' after deadly boat incident

Taiwan called on Beijing to "be rational" on Tuesday following a deadly incident involving a Chinese boat and the Taiwanese coast guard, with the island's premier insisting it would protect its waters.

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Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show

Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show

Lionel Messi denied his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that angered China was a political snub, but was caused by an injury.

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China cuts key mortgage rate to boost economy

China cuts key mortgage rate to boost economy

China's central bank on Tuesday cut a key benchmark lending rate used to price mortgages, as Beijing seeks to rescue its housing market from a deepening crisis and boost flagging growth in the country's economy.

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China shares dip as central bank cuts key rate

China shares dip as central bank cuts key rate

Mainland China's shares fell on Tuesday as its central bank announced a record cut to a benchmark lending rate in a bid to boost its struggling economy.

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Capital One to buy Discover for $35.3 bn

Capital One to buy Discover for $35.3 bn

US banking giant Capital One announced Monday it will acquire financial services company Discover in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal combining two of America's major credit card firms.

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Australia says to build biggest navy since World War II

Australia says to build biggest navy since World War II

Australia on Tuesday outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defence spending by an additional US$7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.

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Solidarity or rejection: Albanian migration to Italy

Solidarity or rejection: Albanian migration to Italy

On February 20, 1991, demonstrators in Tirana pulled down the immense statue of Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha, marking the end of the communist regime and sparking an emigration wave towards Italy.

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China central bank cuts benchmark lending rate to boost economy

China central bank cuts benchmark lending rate to boost economy

China's central bank on Tuesday cut a key benchmark lending rate used to price mortgages, as Beijing seeks to boost its flagging growth.

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Free-scoring Arsenal want to win it all says Odegaard

Free-scoring Arsenal want to win it all says Odegaard

Martin Odegaard has urged Arsenal to use the momentum from their recent goal spree to fuel the club's historic bid for Champions League and Premier League glory.

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