New York cop killed by friendly fire while investigating gangs: police

A New York police officer was shot and killed by "friendly fire" on Sunday while investigating gang activity in the Bronx and a suspect also died in the incident, police said on Monday.

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RBI to pick up slack as India stimulus measures to fall short: economists

Recent stimulus measures announced by the Indian government will be insufficient to boost economic growth significantly, said a majority of economists in a Reuters poll who predicted two more interest rate cuts this year, in October and December.

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Asian shares inch up, investors pin hopes on U.S.-China talks

Asian share prices ticked up on Tuesday as some investors clung to hopes that the fourth quarter will bring progress in resolving the United-States trade war that's cast a shadow over the global economy.

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Salazar receives four-year ban for doping scandal

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Monday said it had banned American Alberto Salazar, who has coached some of the world's top distance runners including British Olympian track champion Mo Farah, for four years for doping violations.

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China marks 70 years of Communist rule with massive show of force

China celebrated its growing power and confidence with a massive display of military hardware and goose-stepping troops in Beijing on Tuesday, overseen by President Xi Jinping who pledged peaceful development on the 70th birthday of Communist China.

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India monsoon to withdraw from October 10, marking most delayed retreat

India's June-September monsoon rains are likely to start withdrawing from the northwest region from October 10, marking the most delayed retreat of the seasonal rainfall, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.

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China marks 70 years of Communist rule with massive show of force

China celebrated seven decades of Communist Party rule on Tuesday with a massive display of military power in central Beijing, as President Xi Jinping pledged peaceful development but said the armed forces would defend China's sovereignty.

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Oil prices rebound on lower output from U.S., Russia, OPEC

Oil prices rebounded in early Asian trade on Tuesday after production at the world's largest oil producers fell in the third quarter, although demand concerns continued to keep a keep a lid on prices.

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U.S. oil rebounds on lower output from U.S., Russia, OPEC

U.S. crude futures rebounded in early Asian trade on Tuesday after production at the world's largest oil producers fell in the third quarter, partly recovering from a more than 3% drop in the previous session.

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All Blacks Savea to wear protective goggles

All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea will be donning an extra piece of equipment when his side play their World Cup Pool B match against Canada on Wednesday, protective goggles.

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TSMC counter-sues U.S. chip rival GlobalFoundries for patent infringement

Apple supplier TSMC has counter-sued smaller contract chipmaking rival GlobalFoundries Inc in the United States, Germany and Singapore, alleging the U.S. firm has infringed 25 of its patents.

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Japan proceeds with twice-delayed sales tax hike as growth sputters

Japan rolled out a twice-delayed increase in the sales tax to 10% from 8% on Tuesday, a move that is seen as critical for fixing the country's tattered finances but that could tip the economy into recession by dampening consumer sentiment.

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TSMC counter-sues U.S. chip rival GlobalFoundries for patent infringement

Apple supplier TSMC has counter-sued smaller contract chipmaking rival GlobalFoundries Inc in the United States, Germany and Singapore, alleging the U.S. firm has infringed 25 of its patents.

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