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New Zealand bars Tyson as tour debacle looms
New Zealand canceled a visa for Mike Tyson on Wednesday because of his rape conviction, saying it reversed its earlier approval because a charity that ...
Aussie Open prize money at $31M, richest in tennis
Australian Open organizers have increased prize money to a record $31.1 million for 2013 in response to player concerns about compensation at Grand ...
Australia lowers key interest rate to 3.25 percent
Australia's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Tuesday as a slowdown in China's economy and persistent ...
Asia stocks gain on US manufacturing upswing
Asian stock markets were boosted Tuesday by an upbeat report showing U.S. manufacturing grew in September for the first time in four months.
George Michael says he's seeking help for anxiety
George Michael is canceling Australian shows so he can get treatment for major anxiety he's suffered since a serious health scare last year.
Amid U.N. debate, different models on free speech
Amid the firestorm over an American film that mocks the Prophet Muhammad, the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva voted Friday on a resolution by a ...
Asia stocks up after Spain pledges to cut spending
Asian stock markets rose Friday after Spain announced severe budget cuts meant to show international lenders and investors that the country is taking ...
Nadal not sure when he'll return from knee injury
Rafael Nadal still has no timetable for his return from a knee injury, and the 11-time Grand Slam champion isn't sure if he'll play the Australian ...
Global growth fears keep Asia stocks in check
Asian stock markets were held in check Tuesday by a host of concerns about the global economy. Worries about the state of the world economy worsened ...
Australian minister warns of Republican 'crazies'
Australia's deputy prime minister warned Friday that the greatest threat to the U.S. economy are the "cranks and crazies" in the Republican Party, a ...
Morgan helps US to 6-2 win over Australia
On her final victory lap, Pia Sundhage hopped and high-stepped her way around the field. As the U.S. women's national soccer team coach soaked in the ...
Venus Williams to play in Hopman Cup
Seven-time Grand Slam tournament winner Venus Williams will represent the United States in the Hopman Cup mixed-teams tournament later this year for ...
Asia stocks up ahead of Bank of Japan decision
Asian stock markets rose early Wednesday, as investors held onto hopes that the Bank of Japan would conclude a two-day policy meeting by announcing ...
Fortescue secures $4.5 billion credit facility
Shares in Fortescue Metals Group soared Tuesday after Australia's third largest iron ore miner secured a new $4.5 billion credit facility which it ...
Huawei: Australia law could exclude China firms
An official of Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies said Friday he is concerned that new Australian laws to protect communication ...
Asia stocks rally on Fed pledge to help US economy
Asian stock markets bounded higher Friday after investors got just what they wanted — big moves by the Federal Reserve to help the U.S. economy out ...
Australian police arrest man on terror charge
Australian police charged a man with terrorism offenses Thursday following raids in which they seized firearms, computer equipment and a USB stick ...
Shark expert Ron Taylor dies; helped make 'Jaws'
Ron Taylor, a beloved Australian marine conservationist who helped film some of the terrifying underwater footage used in the classic shark thriller ...
Australian PM, at APEC, learns of father's death
Prime Minister Julia Gillard's father died Saturday while the Australian leader was in Vladivostok for an APEC summit. "He has battled illness in ...
Azarenka surprises Sharapova in 3; Williams next
Normally so good, so gritty, in the crucible of the third set, Maria Sharapova finally met her match against Victoria Azarenka. Coming all the way ...
Qantas, Emirates ink 10-year partnership
Qantas Airways Ltd. on Thursday signed a 10-year partnership deal with rival Emirates, ending a long-term relationship with British Airways in a bid ...
Malaysia rare earths plant wins license to operate
Australian miner Lynas Corp. says it has secured the Malaysian government's approval to fire up a controversial rare earths plant. The operating ...
Huawei calls for cybersecurity cooperation
Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies Ltd. has issued a report on cybersecurity that includes a pledge never to cooperate with spying ...
S. Williams, Federer ease into US Open's 4th round
Serena Williams does not enjoy viewing videos of her losses. Not one bit. She used to engage in that sort of film work, Williams said, but "it was so ...
British entertainer Max Bygraves dies at age 89
British entertainer Max Bygraves, a veteran singer and comedian known for his old-fashioned charm, has died, his agent confirmed Saturday. He was 89.