brussels bureau Cartoons give voice to women's rights Brussels is the de facto capital of the Comic Book and each year thousands of visitors gather for a festival dedicated to all things cartoon. But its not just for laughs. Fictional characters offer the opportunity to discuss more serious subject matter. We went to find out. 16/09/2019
Business Saudi oil attack: 'Looking like' Iran is responsible, says Trump US 'locked and loaded' as oil prices surge after Saudi oil attack 16/09/2019
world news Hong Kong protesters sing God Save the Queen as violence erupts again Police fired tear gas as demonstrations turned violent. 15/09/2019
China Hong Kong protesters plan shopping mall sit-ins after hill-top human chains Hong Kong protesters plan shopping mall sit-ins after hill-top human chains 14/09/2019
world news Hong Kong leaders to protesters ahead of fresh demonstrations Carrie Lam says she will prioritise housing, livelihoods. 13/09/2019
world news Pope says Britain should obey U.N., return islands, including U.S. base Pope says Britain should obey U.N., return islands, including U.S. base 11/09/2019
world news Body of Zimbabwe's Mugabe to leave Singapore for burial at home Body of Zimbabwe's Mugabe to leave Singapore for burial at home 11/09/2019
Iran UK summons Iran ambassador, says assurances over oil tanker breached UK summons Iran ambassador, says assurances over oil tanker breached 10/09/2019
Fashion Hong Kong Fashion Summit 2019: Sustainable fashion on the rise in Asia A radical sustainable fashion fund launched at Hong Kong's fashion summit plans to revolutionise garment production in the Asian manufacturing industry. 06/09/2019
world news Hong Kong on edge after weekend of clashes, airport disruption Hong Kong on edge after weekend of clashes, airport disruption 02/09/2019
Business China's yuan slumps to 11-year low, stocks fall as U.S. trade war escalates China's yuan slumps to 11-year low, stocks fall as U.S. trade war escalates 26/08/2019
Business China says wants 'calm' resolution to U.S. trade war China says wants 'calm' resolution to U.S. trade war 26/08/2019
Bangladesh Fire rips through Bangladesh slum A fire ripped through a slum area of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka leaving thousands of people homeless 18/08/2019
world news Some signs of normality return to Kashmir, but India's clampdown still strict Some signs of normality return to Kashmir, but India's clampdown still strict 11/08/2019
China Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28 Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28 11/08/2019
world news North Korea fires two 'short-range ballistic missiles' North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Saturday, South Korea said, in a "show of force" against US-S Korea joint military exercises. 10/08/2019
China Typhoon forces evacuations, flight cancellations in eastern China Typhoon forces evacuations, flight cancellations in eastern China 10/08/2019
world news Hong Kong airport on alert ahead of fresh wave of protests Hong Kong airport on alert ahead of fresh wave of protests 09/08/2019
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyz leader calls for urgent measures to maintain 'rule of law' Kyrgyz leader calls for urgent measures to maintain 'rule of law' 08/08/2019
Malaysia Visit Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 launches with the support of the whole country A festive red hibiscus, a wild green fern, and a brilliant blue rhinoceros hornbill will be welcoming visitors to Malaysia over the next 18 months - the Visit Truly Asia Malaysia 2020 campaign has now been launched. 05/08/2019
Philippines Death toll in capsized Philippine ferries climbs to 31 Death toll in capsized Philippine ferries climbs to 31 04/08/2019
world news US believes Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead - official US believes Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead - official 01/08/2019
Afghanistan Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17 Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17 31/07/2019
world news Club floor collapses in South Korea as athletes dance; two people dead Club floor collapses in South Korea as athletes dance; two people dead 27/07/2019
China Watch: Panda party in China as 18 cubs celebrate their first birthdays A joint celebration in China toasted the first birthdays of 18 panda cubs. 26/07/2019
Business French carmaker Renault cuts 2019 revenue outlook French carmaker Renault cuts 2019 revenue outlook 26/07/2019
