August 5, 2016 Malaysia confirms Flight 370 course was on pilot's simulator Malaysia has confirmed one of the pilots of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 had plotted a course on his home flight simulator to the southern Indian Ocean, where the missing jet is believed to have crashed.
August 5, 2016 Australia to keep high-risk terrorism convicts in prison Australian state governments have agreed to change laws so they can keep high-risk people convicted under terrorism laws in prison after they have served their sentences.
August 5, 2016 Australian prime minister explains why he vetoed UN bidder Australia's prime minister says he vetoed a predecessor's bid for the top United Nations job because Kevin Rudd lacks the interpersonal skills and temperament to be a candidate.
August 4, 2016 Australia's fractious Senate finalized a month after poll The Australian government faces a tougher task getting unpopular legislation through the next Senate after its narrow election win a month ago.
August 3, 2016 Rights groups: Australia ignoring abuse at refugee camps Human rights groups have accused Australia of deliberately ignoring the alleged abuse of asylum seekers being held at a remote Pacific island detention facility in a bid to deter future refugees from trying to reach the country by boat.
August 1, 2016 Pope will let justice take its course on Pell allegations Pope Francis told reporters Sunday he won't address child molestation allegations against a top Vatican cardinal who is one of his most-trusted aides until justice officials in Australia have made a determination.
August 1, 2016 Australian government considers appeal to extend majority Australia's razor-close election could end up in court, with the re-elected government holding out hope of extending its single-seat majority.
July 31, 2016 The Latest: Italian journalist dies covering papal visit The Latest on the pope's visit to Poland (all times local): 09:10 a.m.
July 29, 2016 2 dozen Chinese relatives of MH370 passengers stage protest About two dozen Chinese relatives of passengers aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have staged a small protest outside China's foreign ministry calling on governments to continue searching for the plane.
July 29, 2016 Australia refuses to nominate former leader for top UN job Australia's government rejected a request by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Friday that it back his late bid for the top United Nations job, effectively crushing the former diplomat's hopes of nabbing the post after he spent months lobbying for government support.