Hong Kong Protests: Protest leaders reject Lam's offer for dialogue

Protest leaders in Hong Kong have rejected an inquiry into police violence during weeks of anti-Beijing rallies. They say the investigation has no independence and lacks credibility. And as Liz Maddock reports, they've pledged to continue a peaceful path...

Tasked with resolving the Gulf dispute, why did Anthony Zinni resign?

A retired four star marine general who served in the Middle East and criticised the Iraq war, Zinni gave up on brokering peace between the estranged gulf allies.

Chris Patten: China has betrayed Hong Kong with new law

Hong Kong's last British governor Chris Patten says the people of the autonomous territory have been betrayed by China. His comments come as Beijing seeks to pass a law allowing it to shut down political opposition in Hong Kong. And as Sarah Morice report...

Pakistan set to elect new prime minister Tuesday

Ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party holds a majority with 188 seats in the 342-member parliament.