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January 8, 2015

2 arrested in Sydney counterterrorism operation

Two men were arrested as part of an ongoing counterterrorism investigation into a plot to kill a random member of the public in Sydney, police said Wednesday, one day after the nation's prime minister warned of heightened terrorist chatter in the aftermath of a deadly siege in a Sydney cafe.

January 8, 2015

Ebola scare rattles New Zealand newspaper after suspicious package from 'jihadist group'

A small amount of liquid in a plastic bottle – supposedly containing the deadly Ebola virus – was sent to a New Zealand newspaper on Monday, putting authorities on edge.

January 8, 2015

Surfer loses arm in Australia shark attack

A man had part of his arm torn off by a suspected great white shark while surfing off the coast of Western Australia on Thursday, officials said.

January 8, 2015

Australian man dies in suspected shark attack

A man was killed Tuesday in an apparent shark attack at the popular tourist destination of Byron Bay on Australia's east coast despite a beachgoer's rescue attempt, police said.

January 8, 2015

Crocodile shot dead after killing fisherman in Australia

An albino crocodile that is a popular attraction among tourists in Australia has been shot dead after it attacked and killed a fisherman in front of his wife.

January 8, 2015

Student ordered to pay $100G after posting comments about teacher online

A student in Australia has to pay $100,000 in damages for defamation of a music teacher after posting messages about her on Twitter and Facebook.

January 8, 2015

Australian man survives for 28 days on butterflies, mussels

An Australian man who was missing for 28 days ate butterflies, mussels and fruit to survive.