Australia and Oceania

Foiled Australia plane plot directed by Islamic State: police

by Martin Parry Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia -- A man instructed by Islamic State to bring down an Etihad…

Australia foils ‘terror plot’ to bring down airplane

  by Glenda Kwek Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia has foiled an Islamist-inspired "terrorist plot" to bring…

Boat refugees to leave PNG despite US uncertainty: Australia

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Hundreds of refugees being held at a remote Papua New Guinea detention camp will be moved by October despite uncertainty over…

Australia military powers beefed up for terror attacks

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's military will be given greater power to act during terror attacks, the prime minister said…

6.4-magnitude quake hits off PNG

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Thursday, officials said, but no Pacific-wide tsunami…

AirAsia flight grounded after apparent bird strike damages engine

BRISBANE, Australia (Reuters) -- Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X said on Tuesday (July 4) a flight from Australia to Malaysia…

Top Catholic cardinal charged with sexual assault, brings taint of abuse to top of the Church

by Angus Mackinnon Agence France Presse VATICAN CITY (AFP) -- Australia's move to bring sexual assault charges against Cardinal George…

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander flags raised permanently over Sydney’s Government House

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (Reuters) -- The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were raised on a permanent basis at Sydney's Government House…

New Zealand opposition plans to slash immigration

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand's main opposition party Monday announced plans to almost halve immigration numbers if it…

China Eastern plane makes emergency landing in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A China Eastern passenger plane suffered a serious fault that tore a huge hole in one…

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