March 16, 2016 The Latest: Russia says first Russian warplanes left Syria The latest developments on ongoing Syria peace talks and the pullout of Russian forces from the country (all times local): 10:30 a.m.
March 15, 2016 Iran foreign ministers denies missile tests breach UN rules Iran's foreign minister has used a meeting with his Australian counterpart to reject a U.S. argument that the test-firing of Iranian missiles had violated a U.N.
March 15, 2016 Australian broadcaster says Malaysia won't charge reporters An Australian state broadcaster said Malaysian authorities have decided against charging two Australian journalists who attempted to interview the Malaysian prime minister over corruption allegations.
March 14, 2016 2 plane parts to be examined in Australia for links to MH370 Malaysia's transport minister says two plane pieces found in Mozambique will be sent to Australia to verify if they belong to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
March 14, 2016 Iran's foreign minister defends ballistic missile test Iran's foreign minister has defended the nation's right to use ballistic missiles following a test last week, but offered no explanation for anti-Israeli messages reportedly written on them.
March 14, 2016 Australia raises case of detained newsmen with Malaysia Australia's foreign minister says her government has contacted Malaysia over the detention of an Australian journalist and camera operator who attempted to interview the Malaysian prime minister over corruption allegations.
March 12, 2016 South African teen finds possible MH370 plane debris A South African man says his teenage son may have found part of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on a beach in Mozambique.
March 11, 2016 Sichuan Hanlong Group insider trader jailed in Australia An Australian court has sentenced a Chinese former executive to more than eight years in prison for insider trading in 2011 when his privately-owned energy conglomerate Sichuan Hanlong Group subsidiary was preparing takeover bids for two Australian mining companies.
March 9, 2016 Australia hopes to return Iranian asylum seekers under deal An Australian official says Australia hopes to send thousands of Iranian asylum seekers back to their homeland under a new deal with Tehran.
March 9, 2016 Australian leader dismisses concerns about Chinese company Australia's prime minister has dismissed public concerns revealed by a U.S. poll about a Chinese company leasing a strategically important Australian port.