Thousands protest in Philippines against Duterte’s war on drugs
Thousands marched in Manila in the biggest gathering denouncing extra-judicial killings and a government plan to reimpose the death penalty for criminals.
Handcuffed and tied with white rope, Samsung scion taken for questioning after night in cell
48-year-old Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee, who has a net worth of $6.2 billion, was escorted by officials from a justice ministry van.
Malaysia arrests North Korean man as row over Kim Jong Nam’s death escalates
Malaysian police said they had arrested a North Korean man in connection with the murder of Kim Jong Nam.
China says policies unaffected by Trump plan to bring factories back to US
Industry Minister Miao Wei said China will not change its overall strategy because of Donald Trump’s plans to encourage U.S. firms to reshore production.
Australian PM rejects calls to exempt banks from tax cut plan
Speaking to reporters, Turnbull insisted that a company tax cut has to be applied without exemption.
Marmite owner Unilever sees no merit in Kraft takeover
Unilever, which makes Marmite and PG Tips, snubs a £115bn takeover offer from US food giant Kraft.
RBS plans: Williams & Glyn sale should be dropped, UK says
RBS could abandon the sale of its small-business lender, Williams & Glyn, under government plans.
North Korea is a major threat to the country most people think is its friend: China
China should be more worried than the U.S. is about the latest developments around North Korea, analysts say.
Kraft won’t back down from Unilever merger pursuit despite rejection
Kraft Heinz proposes a $143 billion merger with Unilever, but the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company says no thanks.
Mark Cuban: ‘There’s no chance’ Republicans can accomplish their Obamacare goals
The burdens of repealing and replacing Obamacare will fall on consumers, Mark Cuban tells CNBC.