September 3, 2016 The Latest: Evacuation deal struck in besieged Syrian suburb The Latest on Syria's conflict (all times local): 3:00 p.m.
September 3, 2016 Syrian activists: airstrikes in Hama province kill 25 people Opposition activists say warplanes have carried out several airstrikes in Syria's Hama, killing at least 25 people, amid a lightning advance by insurgents on government-controlled areas of the central province.
September 2, 2016 Australian prime minister admonishes absent colleagues Australia's prime minister said Friday that he "read the Riot Act" to lawmakers who caused the government to lose votes in Parliament by sneaking out early.
September 1, 2016 Strong mag-7.1 quake strikes New Zealand but no major damage A strong magnitude-7.1 earthquake rattled the coast of New Zealand's North Island on Friday morning, triggering a small tsunami and shaking items from shelves but not causing any major damage or injuries.
September 1, 2016 Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes off New Zealand The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a strong magnitude-7.1 earthquake about 100 miles off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island.
September 1, 2016 Australia outlines tough new measures against Islamic State Australia's prime minister as he outlined tougher measures to fight the threat posed by the Islamic State movement.
August 31, 2016 Political issues weigh on upcoming G-20 summit in China While the global economy will dominate at this weekend's summit of the Group of 20 industrialized and emerging-market nations, politics and security issues form the backdrop to the gathering of world leaders in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou.
August 31, 2016 Briton slain in Australian stabbing recognized for bravery A British man who died after trying to save the life of a woman killed in a stabbing attack at an Australian hostel has been nominated for a national bravery award.
August 30, 2016 Danish lawmakers say Nauru refused visit to refugee camp Three Danish lawmakers say Nauru has blocked them from taking part in a visit to a detention center where Australia sends asylum-seekers.
August 30, 2016 Australian Parliament sits for first time since election Australia's Parliament has met for the first time since the conservative government narrowly won an election almost two months ago and as an opinion poll shows Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's popularity falling.