Australia
At least 4 dead in shooting in Australian city of Darwin
Melbourne, Jun 4 (AP/UNB) — A gunman was arrested after killing at least four people and wounding several others Tuesday in the tropical Australian city of Darwin, officials and media said.
Australian 'Egg Boy' donates $70,000 to Christchurch victims
Sydney, May 29 (AP/UNB)— The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people affected by the killings.
Australian navy pilots struck by lasers in South China Sea
Beijing, May 29 (AP/UNB) — Australian navy helicopter pilots were hit by lasers while exercising in the South China Sea, forcing them to land as a precaution, a witness said, describing the latest incident in the disputed waters where China has stepped up the defense of its sweeping territorial claims.
Morrison sworn in as Australia's prime minister
Sydney, May 29 (AP/UNB) — Scott Morrison was sworn in as Australia's prime minister on Wednesday, 11 days after retaining the position in the country's general election.
Australia's leader vows to get back to work after shock win
Sydney, May 20 (AP/UNB) — A jubilant Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed Sunday to get straight back to work after a shock election victory by his conservative government that has left bewildered voters wondering how they were taken by surprise.
Austrian leader calls an early election amid video scandal
Vienna, May 19 (AP/UNB) — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called Saturday for an early election after his vice chancellor resigned over a covertly shot video that showed him apparently promising government contracts to a prospective Russian investor.
Leaders campaign until the end of Australian election day
Canberra, May 18 (AP/UNB) — Political leaders continued frenetic 11th-hour campaigning as Australians vote on Saturday in an election likely to deliver the nation's sixth prime minister in as many years.
Australia takes responsibility for typos on 46M bank notes
Canberra, May 10 (AP/UNB) — Australia's central bank has taken responsibility for typos on 46 million bank notes after a radio station posted an image of the microscopic error on social media.
Australian prime minister hit with egg in protest
Canberra, May 7 (AP/UNB)— Australia's prime minister was hit on the head with an egg and a woman was knocked off her feet Tuesday during a protest ahead of a general election next week.
Deer attack kills man in Australia
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNB) - A man was killed while a woman suffered life-threatening injuries by a deer in a rare attack on a rural property in the state of Victoria of southern Australia early Wednesday.