March 17, 2017 2 challenging mysteries have one thing in common: Malaysia Two of the world's most intriguing mysteries are in the hands of Malaysian investigators.
March 17, 2017 Police: British woman assaulted in weekslong Outback ordeal Officials say a British backpacker was sexually assaulted and held captive for weeks in the Australian Outback before being rescued by police who pulled over the car she was driving during a routine traffic stop.
March 17, 2017 Australian leader to continue free-trade talks in Indonesia Australia's prime minister said Monday that he was looking forward to discussing a free-trade deal with Indonesia while attending a regional forum in Jakarta.
March 17, 2017 Papua New Guinea hit by 6.5 earthquake, no tsunami expected Officials say Papua New Guinea has been shaken by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake but no destructive tsunami is expected.
March 16, 2017 Families aim to raise $50 million to search for Flight 370 The families of those onboard missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have launched efforts to raise at least $50 million to fund a private search as they mark the third anniversary of the plane's disappearance.
March 16, 2017 Australia avoids recession with growth in December quarter Australia's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected 1.1 percent annual pace in the final three months of last year, as resurgent coal and iron ore prices helped the country avoid recession.
March 16, 2017 IS using more suicide vehicles and armed drones in Mosul Australia's defense chief says Islamic State fighters are increasing the use of Mad Max-style suicide vehicles and commercial drones armed with grenades in their defense of the Iraqi town of Mosul.
March 16, 2017 Australian accused of planning to help IS develop missiles Australian counterterrorism police have arrested a man who officials say was planning to advise the Islamic State group on how to develop missiles.
March 16, 2017 Australian leader blames predecessor for popularity decline Australia's prime minister has blamed recent criticism from his predecessor for a dip in the government's popularity in a closely watched opinion poll.
March 16, 2017 Indonesia, Australia agree to closer naval cooperation Indonesian and Australian leaders have committed to free trade and closer naval cooperation as they urge countries in the Asia-Pacific region with competing territorial claims to obey international law.