August 3, 2016 North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles, one landing close to Japan In what has become an increasingly common occurrence, North Korea attempted to launch two more ballistic missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions barring such tests.
August 3, 2016 Rights groups: Australia ignoring abuse at refugee camps Human rights groups have accused Australia of deliberately ignoring the alleged abuse of asylum seekers being held at a remote Pacific island detention facility in a bid to deter future refugees from trying to reach the country by boat.
August 2, 2016 Mural of bikini-clad Hillary Clinton 'covered up' with burqa A brick wall in Melbourne, Australia, has become a battleground for freedom of expression in the city, as a griffiti artist "covered up" his controversial mural of a bikini-clad Hillary Clinton on Monday by painting a burqa over the image.
August 2, 2016 New Zealand man gets payout after spending 12 years in jail The New Zealand government on Tuesday agreed to pay more than half a million dollars to a man who spent 12 years in jail after he was convicted of killing five members of his own family but was later found not guilty at a retrial.
August 1, 2016 Pope will let justice take its course on Pell allegations Pope Francis told reporters Sunday he won't address child molestation allegations against a top Vatican cardinal who is one of his most-trusted aides until justice officials in Australia have made a determination.
August 1, 2016 Australian government considers appeal to extend majority Australia's razor-close election could end up in court, with the re-elected government holding out hope of extending its single-seat majority.
July 31, 2016 The Latest: Italian journalist dies covering papal visit The Latest on the pope's visit to Poland (all times local): 09:10 a.m.
July 29, 2016 2 dozen Chinese relatives of MH370 passengers stage protest About two dozen Chinese relatives of passengers aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have staged a small protest outside China's foreign ministry calling on governments to continue searching for the plane.
July 29, 2016 Australia refuses to nominate former leader for top UN job Australia's government rejected a request by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Friday that it back his late bid for the top United Nations job, effectively crushing the former diplomat's hopes of nabbing the post after he spent months lobbying for government support.
July 27, 2016 Archbishop disavows predecessor's statements on sex abuse Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, the temporary administrator appointed to Guam by the Vatican in early June, is disavowing the church from statements made by his predecessor, who is facing sexual abuse allegations.