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October 18, 2017

The Latest: UN says Raqqa liberation from IS is game changer

The Latest on developments in Syria as Islamic State militants make their last stand in the city of Raqqa (all times local): ...

October 17, 2017

Australia rejects clean energy target for cheaper power

The Australian government on Tuesday rejected a plan to generate 42 percent of the country's power from wind and solar ...

October 16, 2017

Clinton brands WikiLeaks boss 'tool of Russian intelligence'

Hillary Clinton has told an Australian state broadcaster that WlkiLeaks founder Julian Assange was a tool of Russia in his ...

October 12, 2017

An Australian court considers: Can dual citizens make laws?

As Australia's High Court considers the fate of seven lawmakers who could lose their seats because they also hold foreign ...

October 11, 2017

Still alive: Teams chasing World Cup spots through playoffs

A look at the lineup of teams in the intercontinental and European playoffs for the 2018 World Cup in Russia: ___ EUROPEAN ...

October 11, 2017

Aussies end war-torn Syria's World Cup hopes in extra time

Omar al-Soma's free kick crashed into the post with moments to go, ending war-torn Syria's World Cup hopes and allowing Tim ...

October 10, 2017

Australian government: Constitution can't be taken literally

A government lawyer told Australia's High Court on Tuesday that it could not take a constitutional ban on dual citizens being ...

October 09, 2017

Asian markets advance after strong Wall Street week

Most Asian markets rose Monday following a strong week on Wall Street as Chinese trading resumed after a holiday.

October 09, 2017

Australia's High Court to consider fate of 7 lawmakers

Australia's prime minister said Monday that he was confident that government lawmakers would win a court challenge this week ...

Bobby Wood, Dax McCarty, Michael Bradley

October 07, 2017

US striving to avoid World Cup playoff vs Syria or Australia

American soccer players do not want fly over 8,000 miles to Malaysia next month for a playoff against Syria or make a ...

October 06, 2017

Caps' Walker set to become first Australian to play in NHL

Washington Capitals forward Nathan Walker is set to become the first Australian player to dress in an NHL game when he makes ...

October 05, 2017

The Latest: Gun shop owner recalls visit by Vegas shooter

The Latest on the mass shooting in Las Vegas (all times local): 6:10 p.m. A Texas firearms dealer who had sold handguns to ...

October 04, 2017

Australian gun reform leader urges Trump to 'get real'

The former politician who helped win over a hostile Australian pro-gun lobby to the idea of massive weapons reform says the ...

October 03, 2017

Report says mystery of Flight 370 is 'almost inconceivable'

A report on the almost three-year search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 said Tuesday the continuing mystery over the fate ...

September 29, 2017

California man charged in $98M fraud, bribery scheme

The former head of a Southern California software company is denying that he bribed executives at an Australian bank in order ...

September 28, 2017

Get your flu shots, US urges amid concerns about bad season

It's flu shot time, and health officials are bracing for a potentially miserable fall and winter. The clues: The Southern ...

September 28, 2017

Rapper Macklemore wades into Australia's gay marriage debate

U.S. rapper Macklemore is wading into Australia's gay-marriage debate by vowing to sing his marriage equality anthem "Same ...

September 28, 2017

Australian who faked cancer fined for false donation claims

An Australian cookbook author who falsely said she beat cancer through healthy eating was fined by a court on Thursday for ...

September 27, 2017

First refugees held by Australia in Pacific camps head to US

The first 52 refugees to be accepted for resettlement in the United States under a contentious agreement with Australia have ...