China Will Counter US 'at Any Price' on Trade

China says it is prepared to 'pay any price' to ensure it doesn't lose out in a possible trade war with the United States.

A court in Seoul is due to sentence South Korea's first woman president, for her part in a huge corruption scandal which led to her removal from office. Park Geun-hye faces 18 charges including bribery, abuse of power and coercion.

President Zuma is due to appear in court to face corruption charges in connection with a multi-billion dollar arms deal. He's appearing at the Durban High Court, in the Kwazulu Natal heartland from where he gleans most support.