World needs food system ‘transformation’ to tackle climate: expert
by Kelly MACNAMARA Food is fundamental to the efforts to tackle climate change, according to a scientist who has spent…
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Australia and Oceania
Chinese troops in Solomons ‘likely’: Australian minister
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- China is "very likely" to put troops in the Solomon Islands after signing a contentious…
3 years ago
Crowds join Anzac Day services for Australia, NZ forces
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders joined Anzac Day services at dawn on Monday to honor…
3 years ago
US warns on China pact as diplomats head to Solomon Islands
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Monday voiced alarm over a potential security deal between China and…
3 years ago
Residents evacuate as floods threaten Sydney suburbs
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Heavy rain triggered evacuation orders in Sydney on Thursday, as swollen rivers threatened homes and flooded…
3 years ago
UPDATED: 7.0-magnitude quake hits east of N. Caledonia, tsunami warning passes
NOUMEA, France (AFP) -- A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck east of the French territory of New Caledonia on Thursday, the…
3 years ago
Australia’s flood-ravaged east braces for more storms
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Thousands of people across eastern Australia have been told to leave their homes as storms bear…
3 years ago
Australia to give fourth Covid-19 jab to over 65s
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia is offering a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccines to over 65s from next month,…
3 years ago
Australia accepts N.Zealand offer to take 450 refugees after long delay
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Australia accepted on Thursday a long-standing New Zealand offer to take hundreds of refugees detained for…
3 years ago
Putin going to G20 ‘a step too far’: Australia PM
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - Allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit with other world leaders at this year's G20 summit…
3 years ago
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