August 15, 2016 Japan PM marks 71 years after end of WWII, avoids shrine honoring war criminals Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stayed away Monday from a Tokyo shrine that honors convicted war criminals among the nation's war dead, a bid to avoid controversy with neighboring countries on the 71st anniversary of the end of World War II.
August 15, 2016 Tainted tap water sickens hundreds in New Zealand town Tainted tap water has sickened hundreds of people in a small town on New Zealand's North Island and forced schools to close.
August 13, 2016 Boy Scout pocket knife helps in identifying remains of WWII Marine from NY The remains of a Marine killed in a World War II Pacific battle nearly 73 years ago have been identified by military officials using dental records and a Boy Scout pocket knife that he had on him.
August 12, 2016 Australian official rejects criticisms of China investor ban Australia's treasurer on Friday rejected accusations that the true reason his government plans to ban Chinese bidders from leasing a Sydney electricity grid is to appease influential lawmakers with xenophobic views.
August 12, 2016 Magnitude-7.2 earthquake hits Pacific but no tsunami threat A strong magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck Friday in the Pacific Ocean near the island nations of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, but authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami.
August 11, 2016 Australia to ban Chinese from leasing Sydney power grid Australia has announced it plans to block Chinese bidders rom leasing a major Sydney electricity grid on national security grounds.
August 11, 2016 Australia census to go back online 2 days after cyberattack Australia's prime minister says his country's first attempt to conduct a census online will resume two days after it shut down due to system failures that left it vulnerable to cyberattack.
August 10, 2016 Australia recognizes 10 soldiers' courage in Vietnam War A retired Australian army officer has won a 50-year struggle to gain official recognition for the bravery of 10 soldiers who fought under his command during Australia's most costly battle of the Vietnam War.
August 9, 2016 New photos apparently show China building fighter jet hangars on disputed islands Satellite photos released on Monday appear to show China making progress on construction of at least two dozen hardened concrete hangars suitable for housing Chinese air force planes, including strategic bombers and inflight refuelers, on disputed islands in the South China Sea.
August 9, 2016 Dubai-based courier Aramex sells stake to Australia Post The Dubai-based courier Aramex says Australia's postal service has bought a 4.5 percent stake in the company.