Middle East October 20, 2018 Australia's ruling coalition forced into minority government Australia's ruling coalition was forced into minority government on Saturday after a massive swing against its senior partner, the Liberal Party, in a by-election for the seat of the prime minister the party itself had dismissed.
Navy October 19, 2018 US Navy helicopter crashes on USS Ronald Reagan flight deck, sailors hurt A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk crashed shortly after takeoff on Friday while conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea. It was not immediately clear how many sailors were injured, but they were in stable condition.
Pacific October 10, 2018 Quake hits Papua New Guinea, no damage or injuries reported An earthquake rattled part of Papua New Guinea on Thursday, but no major damage or injuries have been reported.
Australia October 9, 2018 Australia mulls banning some immigrants from biggest cities Starting a new life in Australia might not come with views of the Sydney Opera House or surfing at the city's Bondi Beach with the government considering a ban on some immigrants from settling in big cities.
Earthquakes October 1, 2018 At least 840 dead in Indonesia earthquake, thousands left homeless Bright-colored body bags were placed side-by-side in a freshly dug mass grave Monday, as a hard-hit Indonesian city began burying its dead from the devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 840 people and left thousands homeless.
Africa September 27, 2018 Small islands use big platform to warn of climate change On the map, their homes are tiny specks in a vast sea of blue, rarely in the headlines and far removed from the centers of power.
New York September 25, 2018 New Zealand's 'first baby' makes UN history at General Assembly With a mock security pass, 3-month-old Neve Te Aroha made history on Monday when she attended the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the U.N. General Assembly to listen to her mother New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speak.
Africa September 24, 2018 Rescued Indian and Irish sailors head for remote island An Indian and an Irish sailor rescued from damaged sailboats in the remote southern Indian Ocean will be delivered to land on Tuesday when they reach an island and undergo medical assessments, an official said.
The Americas September 24, 2018 Admired abroad, New Zealand leader faces hurdles at home Last Thursday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the high-profile interviews she'd be doing this week in New York, where she's attending the U.N. General Assembly.
Good News September 24, 2018 Sailor injured during solo race rescued from Indian Ocean after reportedly surviving on iced tea A sailor who sustained a crippling back injury during a round-the-world solo yacht race in the remote southern Indian Ocean was rescued Monday after surviving for three days on iced tea.
World September 24, 2018 Indonesian teen survives 49 days adrift without paddle, but with Bible: report An Indonesian teenager, who worked on a floating fish trap 80 miles off the country's coast, survived 49 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean with only a Bible, limited rations and a small radio, reports said Monday.