January 24, 2016 Djokovic survives five-setter v Simon to reach quarterfinals Novak Djokovic survived a frustrating five-setter against Gilles Simon at the Australian Open on Sunday, spraying 100 unforced errors on Rod Laver Arena before reaching the quarterfinals for the 27th consecutive Grand Slam.
January 24, 2016 Serena-Sharapova rivalry comes again to Australian Open Serena Williams says she doesn't remember much about the first time she played Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open.
January 24, 2016 Teary finish: Radwanska holds off cramping Friedsam Agnieszka Radwanska's fourth-round match against Anna-Lena Friedsam had a little of everything: a blown third-set lead, severe cramping, an underhand serve, and a point penalty for delay of game.
January 24, 2016 Williams, Sharapova to meet in Australian Open quarterfinals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have confirmed their quarterfinal date at the Australian Open, each advancing in straight sets on Sunday to ensure a rematch in Melbourne Park between last year's finalists.
January 24, 2016 Finland to start 2nd govt-sanctioned trial wolf hunt Finnish authorities say a second, government-sanctioned trial wolf hunt is set to begin Saturday in an attempt to manage numbers and curb poaching.
January 22, 2016 Australian authorities seize drugs shipped from China Australian authorities say they have seized large quantities of methamphetamine and ephedrine hidden in bar stools and soup mix packets shipped from China to Sydney.
January 20, 2016 Dubai tower blaze shows risks in common building material Within minutes, the revelry of New Year's Eve in Dubai turned to horror as those gathered for fireworks downtown watched flames race up the side of one of the glistening city's most prominent luxury hotels.
January 19, 2016 The Latest: UN warns of huge refugee challenge in north Iraq The latest news on the influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in Europe.
January 19, 2016 Tennis stars ask why is courtside gambling OK? Andy Murray finds it "hypocritical" that tennis authorities are trying to stamp out match-fixing run by gambling syndicates but have partnered with a major gambling company that is now advertising on the Australian Open's show courts.
January 19, 2016 Children of Australians abducted in Africa plea to captors The family of an Australian doctor and his wife abducted in Burkina Faso have urged the kidnappers to release the couple so that they can continue their life-saving charity work in the West African country.