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Kurdish MP's say yes to independence vote

The Iraqi Kurdish parliament has voted to back an independence referendum

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Guadeloupe Braces for Hurricane Maria

The French territory is preparing for the arrival of the latest storm in the Caribbean

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UN Members to Sign Nuclear Weapons Ban

Members of the General Assembly are due to sign a new treaty at a meeting on Wednesday

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Fed Will End Quantitative Easing

The Federal Reserve will start to reduce its $4.2 trillion balance sheet in October

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Trump Ramps up North Korea Sanctions

President Trump announces new sanctions against North Korea's nuclear weapons programme

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Theresa May Urges EU to Retain Trade Terms for Two Years After Brexit

The British PM said there should be a transition period of "about" two years after Brexit

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Kurdistan Votes in Independence Referendum

Voters are jubilant as they go to the polls, but Baghdad opposes the vote.

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Puerto Rico Facing 'Humanitarian Crisis' After Hurricane Maria

The island's governor Ricardo Rossello has called on the US Congress for help.

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Trump's Tax Plan

President Trump's plans to reform and simplify the US tax system

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China to Expel North Korean Companies

Beijing says businesses on its territories have 120 days to shut down

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US withdraws Cuba staff after 'mystery attacks'

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

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Las Vegas Shooting Death Toll Rises

President Donald Trump described the attack as "pure evil"

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US Gun Laws Back in the Spotlight

The Las Vegas shooting has prompted renewed calls for reform to US gun laws

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Growing Tension in Spain Following Catalan Referendum

The Catalan leader has attacked Spain's king for "ignoring millions of Catalans".

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Saudi King Signs Deals with Russia in Landmark Visit

This is the first time a reigning Saudi monarch has been to Russia.

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Hurricanes Take Their Toll on US Jobs Market

US employment fell in September for the first time since 2010.

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Prepare for Automation, Says World Bank President

World Bank President Jim Kim says countries need invest in skills

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New Twist In Catalan Independence Row

The crisis over Catalonia's referendum on independence reaches a new stage

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More Allegations Made Against Harvey Weinstein

Several high-profile Hollywood actresses have made claims about the US film director.

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The US and Israel to Quit Unesco

Israel has followed the US in announcing its intention to leave Unesco.

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President Trump Outlines Tougher US Stance Towards Iran

Donald Trump refuses to continue signing off on a landmark international nuclear deal.

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Iraqi Troops Roll Into Oil-Rich Kirkuk

Government forces take control of the region, but what does it mean for the oil industry?

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Spotlight on Xi as Chinese Congress Begins

What to expect as the Communist Party's 19th National Congress kicks off.

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US Stock Markets Climb to Fresh Highs

Dow smashes through the 23,000 mark, but will it last?

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PM May Urges EU Leaders to Set Out Brexit Plans

British leader Theresa May calls on EU leaders to move forward with Brexittalks

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EU Leaders Agree to Begin Preparing for the Next Phase of Brexit Talks

President of the EC Jean-Claude Juncker says he does wants a successful outcome

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China to Unveil New Leadership Team

All eyes on the final day of China's National Congress as the Xi era enters a second term

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Republican Senator Lambasts 'Undignified' White House

Jeff Flake delivers fierce attack on "reckless" and "outrageous" administration

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Raila Odinga Calls for Boycott of Kenyan Elections

Leader of the opposition Raila Odinga claims Kenya election rerun is not free or fair

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Amazon and Alphabet See Sales Surge

Tech giants Amazon and Google's parent Alphabet post surge in sales over the last quarter

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