Angela Merkel on German business mission to IndiaAngela Merkel began a mission to clear the path for German companies keen to do business in India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to the European powerhouse to help revive its economy.
05 October 2015
Australia to spend $1 bn on 'world leader' armoured vehiclesAustralia will spend Aus$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) on next-generation armoured land vehicles for its army, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said as he announced the latest update to modernise the nation's military.
Pistorius parole back under review after delaysA South African parole board is due to meet to determine whether Paralympian star Oscar Pistorius should be released early from a prison sentence for killing his girlfriend.
05 October 2015
Malaysian PM urges Indonesia to act on smoke-belching firesMalaysia's premier has urged Indonesia to act against those responsible for raging fires that have blanketed Southeast Asia in smog for weeks, as Malaysian schools closed again over health concerns.
05 October 2015
Britain's Osborne announces shake-up of infrastructureBritish finance minister George Osborne is to announce a new cross-party body to reform and speed up planning of major infrastructure projects such as rail links and power stations.
British PM urges Putin to change course in SyriaBritish Prime Minister David Cameron urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "change direction" in Syria and recognise that its President Bashar al-Assad must be replaced.
05 October 2015
Iraq PM opens Baghdad Green Zone to trafficIraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that Baghdad's "Green Zone" was open to the public for the first time in 12 years, albeit with many remaining restrictions.
Merkel plays down impact of VW scandal on German imageChancellor Angela Merkel said the emissions scandal that has hit car giant Volkswagen was "dramatic" but would not inflict lasting damage on Germany's reputation.
05 October 2015
Oktoberfest attendance falls amid German border controlsAttendance slipped at the world's biggest beer party, the annual Oktoberfest in Germany, as border controls imposed to stem the flow of refugees complicated rail travel.