Australia weighs carbon tariffs to shield local industry from cheap imports

PNP deploying 11,000 cops to secure Edsa rallies on Feb. 22 and 25

MANILA, Philippines – Some 11,000 police officers will be deployed to maintain peace and order in the prayer and indignation rallies against corruption and to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution later this month, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. “We want to state that the PNP is ready to maintain

Germany news: Deutsche Bahn calls safety summit

Safety on Germany's public transport network is a hot topic after a fatal attack on a train conductor earlier this month. About one in four Germans told a survey they felt unsafe on buses and trains. DW has more.

Hamzah sacked from Bersatu with immediate effect

PETALING JAYA: Opposition leader Datul Seri Hamzah Zainudin has been sacked from Bersatu effective immediately. Read full story

Ireland captain Stirling ruled out of rest of T20 World Cup

Portugal green lights restrictions for social media access for children under 16

Portugal is the latest European country to approve social media bans for children.

Australia police watchdog to investigate complaints of brutality at protests against Israeli president

Independent police oversight body says it is ‘in public interest’ to examine the violent confrontations between police and protesters at Sydney Town Hall