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Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US vote

Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US vote

World leaders kick off UN climate talks next week, days after a knife edge US election that could send shockwaves through global efforts to limit dangerous warming.

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Chinese slimmers trim down at weight-loss camps

Chinese slimmers trim down at weight-loss camps

Yang Chi'ao takes her place next to gym equipment and waits to be called by an instructor at a weight-loss camp in China, where over half of adults are overweight.

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Asian markets rise ahead of US election, Chinese stimulus meeting

Asian markets rise ahead of US election, Chinese stimulus meeting

Asian markets rose Monday as investors steel themselves for a too-close-to-call US presidential election, while Chinese leaders meet to hammer out a stimulus package that experts say could be determined by the vote.

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'Race that stops a nation': Buckaroo, Vauban favourites for Melbourne Cup

'Race that stops a nation': Buckaroo, Vauban favourites for Melbourne Cup

Buckaroo and Vauban head into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as joint favourites in Australia's "race that stops a nation", where there will be a record four women jockeys.

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Miller 'lucky to walk away' from Malaysian MotoGP crash

Miller 'lucky to walk away' from Malaysian MotoGP crash

Jack Miller admitted Monday he was lucky to walk away from a nasty crash at the Malaysian MotoGP, with his team saying it was a stark reminder of the dangers riders face.

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Lions maul Packers, Jackson shines in Ravens victory

Lions maul Packers, Jackson shines in Ravens victory

The Detroit Lions dominated the Green Bay Packers in a 24-14 NFL victory at rain-lashed Lambeau Field on Sunday, winning the battle for supremacy in the NFC North division.

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Pro-European President Maia Sandu: force for change in Moldova

Pro-European President Maia Sandu: force for change in Moldova

For many Moldovans, President Maia Sandu, who won re-election on Sunday, has become a symbol of change as she seeks to chart a new pro-European path for the former Soviet republic.

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China to hash out stimulus plan with US elections in its sights

China to hash out stimulus plan with US elections in its sights

China's top lawmakers gather Monday to hash out a major stimulus package that analysts say could grow even bigger if former US president Donald Trump wins the White House this week.

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No need to tell your husband: Harris banks on women's votes

No need to tell your husband: Harris banks on women's votes

In an ad for Kamala Harris, a woman marks her ballot for the Democratic candidate while her husband thinks she's voting for Republican Donald Trump: "What happens in the booth, stays in the booth" a voiceover says.

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Americans wait, wonder and cope with high-stress vote

Americans wait, wonder and cope with high-stress vote

A few dozen people lay with eyes closed in a Virginia yoga studio as a gong sounded. Like many in America, they were seeking a little peace ahead of Tuesday's high-stress election.

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