January 1, 2019 Federer on winning team after facing Serena for 1st time Roger Federer won the bragging rights over fellow tennis great Serena Williams as they faced each other on court for the first time on Tuesday, with Federer spearheading Switzerland's 4-2, 4-3 (3) victory over the United States in a mixed doubles decider at the Hopman Cup.
December 27, 2018 Pope's initial blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy It has been a wretched year for Pope Francis, whose blind spot on clergy sex abuse conspired with events beyond his control to threaten his legacy and throw the Catholic hierarchy into a credibility crisis not seen in modern times.
December 22, 2018 Activists demand Thailand release refugee soccer player Human rights groups along with current and former soccer players on Saturday called on FIFA and the Australian government to intervene to stop a Melbourne-based refugee and semi-professional soccer player being extradited from Thailand to Bahrain.
December 19, 2018 Australian leader Scott Morrison visits troops in Iraq Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a pre-Christmas visit to hundreds of troops in Iraq, telling them he wanted to say thank you from "one Australian to another."
December 16, 2018 New Zealand leader excited for holiday break with infant New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that six months after giving birth, she's looking forward to spending more time with her daughter Neve over the Christmas break and thanking everybody who's helped her juggle responsibilities.
December 15, 2018 Australia follows US, recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel's capital Australia on Saturday formally recognized West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, becoming the third country to follow the case of the United States.
December 11, 2018 Sydney teen jailed for planning attack An Australian court sentenced a Sydney teenager to at least 12 years in prison on Tuesday for planning an attack inspired by the Islamic State group for which he bought knives and bayonets from a gun shop two years ago.
December 9, 2018 Body believed to be British backpacker found in New Zealand, suspect charged in murder, police say A body believed to be the British backpacker who vanished more than a week ago in New Zealand was found Sunday, police said as they charged a man in her murder.
December 9, 2018 Man accused of killing tourist appears in New Zealand court A man accused of killing 22-year-old British tourist Grace Millane made his first appearance in a New Zealand court Monday.
December 9, 2018 New Zealand police find body they believe is British tourist New Zealand police said Sunday they found a body they believe to be that of missing 22-year-old British tourist Grace Millane.