Strong quakes rattle New Zealand
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook Auckland Island in southern New Zealand on Wednesday, September 20, with…
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Australia and Oceania
New Zealand’s fuel shortage hits more flights and petrol stations
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Reuters) -- New Zealand's jet fuel shortage on Tuesday (September 19) forced 39 flights to be cancelled,…
7 years ago
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…
7 years ago
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…
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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…
7 years ago
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…
7 years ago
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…
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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…
7 years ago
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…
7 years ago
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…
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