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August 23, 2016

Man sought by China settles case in New Zealand for $30M

A former pharmaceutical executive who Chinese authorities accuse of embezzling money and fleeing to New Zealand has settled his case for more than $30 million.

August 19, 2016

Australia formally bans Chinese from leasing power grid

Australia's treasurer on Friday formally blocked Chinese bidders from leasing a Sydney electricity grid, saying the deal would not have been in the nation's best interest.

August 19, 2016

British-Australian man detained in Dubai for charity work

Supporters of a British-Australian man living in Dubai say he's been detained by police for promoting a charity trying to help Afghans.

August 19, 2016

Experts use drift modeling to define new MH370 search zone

Experts hunting for the missing Malaysian airliner are attempting to define a new search area by studying where in the Indian Ocean the first piece of wreckage recovered from the lost Boeing 777 — a wing flap — most likely drifted from after the disaster that claimed 239 lives, the new leader of the search said.

August 19, 2016

Vietnam lifts ban on Australian commemoration of 1966 battle

Under pressure from top Australian officials, Vietnam on Thursday lifted its sudden ban on veterans who had traveled to the country to mark the 50th anniversary of Australia's most costly battle of the Vietnam War, with the government allowing low-key commemorations.

August 17, 2016

Australia says Vietnam cancels commemoration of 1966 battle

Australia's foreign minister says Vietnam has withdrawn permission for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australians' most costly battle of the Vietnam War.

August 17, 2016

Papua New Guinea, Australia agree to close detention center

Papua New Guinea and Australia say they have agreed to close a detention center on Manus Island but have offered no details on when it will happen or on the fate of the 850 men being held there.

August 17, 2016

Australia returns 6 rejected asylum seekers to Sri Lanka

An official says six asylum seekers who attempted to reach Australia by boat have been sent home to Sri Lanka in a demonstration that tough border enforcement measures have not softened since recent Australian elections.

August 16, 2016

Miner BHP Billiton posts $6.4 billion loss for 2015-16

The world's biggest miner BHP Billiton has posted a $6.4 billion loss, the worst full-year result in the Anglo-Australian company's history.

August 16, 2016

UN chief says he'd like a woman to be next secretary-general

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he would personally like to see a woman become the next United Nations chief for the first time since the world body was established more than 70 years ago.