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April 8, 2017

Australian leader vague on fate of asylum seekers

The future of hundreds of asylum seekers languishing at an Australian-run detention center in Papua New Guinea remains in doubt, with the leaders of both countries declining to provide details about what will happen to the men if a deal to resettle them in the United States falls through.

April 7, 2017

The Latest: Netanyahu welcomes US attack on Syria base

The Latest on events in Syria (all times local): 5:50 a.m.

April 7, 2017

The Latest: Israeli minister 'certain' Assad behind attack

The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 10:30 a.m.

April 6, 2017

Australia, New Zealand warn of possible attack in Turkey

Australia and New Zealand are warning that extremists may be planning an attack on the commemoration of a World War I campaign that is being held in Turkey this month.

April 6, 2017

China cancels Australian lawmakers' trip as tensions deepen

China has cancelled a visit by Australian lawmakers to meet law enforcement officials in what some say is punishment for Australian interference in Chinese internal affairs at a period of deepening diplomatic tensions.

April 6, 2017

Nauru president: Australia's refugee policy 'working well'

Nauru's president said Thursday that Australia's controversial policy of sending asylum seekers to his Pacific island nation was "working well," as he met with the Australian prime minister amid questions over the fate of hundreds of refugees languishing at Nauru's Australian-run detention camp.

April 5, 2017

Australian police make record seizure of methamphetamine

Australian police have seized 1,990 pounds of crystal methamphetamine that was smuggled from China inside boxes of hollow floorboards — the largest ever haul of the illicit drug in Australia, officials said Wednesday.

April 5, 2017

Australian leader promises help on housing affordability

Australia's prime minister is fending off criticism over tax concessions for investors in booming urban property markets after a central banker warned soaring house prices could threaten the economy.

April 4, 2017

Afghan president says refugees off Australia visit agenda

Afghanistan's president says he hasn't discussed during his visit to Australia taking back asylum seekers, a prospect that mobilized hundreds of protesters who argue that Afghanistan is too dangerous for its nationals to be forced home.

April 3, 2017

Australia pledges support during Afghan president's visit

Australia pledged ongoing support to Afghanistan during a visit by the Afghan president on Monday, after hundreds of protesters demanded a better deal for the Hazara ethnic minority.