Spectators at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela jeered at South Africa's leader Jacob Zuma, embarrassing him and reflecting the ANC's current challenges.

Japan slashed its estimate of economic growth for the July-September quarter Monday as investment by companies slowed more than first estimated.

Two men have been arrested in Sydney on charges under Australia's foreign incursion laws that forbid citizens fighting alongside armed rebel groups.

When we look at Nelson Mandela's legacy as South Africa's post-apartheid leader, we must acknowledge serious failings, writes John Minto.

A contentious issue in the Australian election was illegal migration, the party leaders competing for the harshest tactics to deal with it, writes Bob Jones.

Thailand's main opposition party resigned from Parliament to protest what it called "the illegitimacy" of an elected government with which it can no longer work.

Australia's automotive and aviation industries appear to be on the brink of collapse, writes Liam Dann. Holden is considering pulling its manufacturing operations out of the lucky country.