Australia
Climate activists block roads, protest in Australian cities
Perth, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Activists blocked major roads and demonstrated in Australian cities Tuesday in a second day of global protests by the Extinction Rebellion movement demanding more urgent actions to counter climate change.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to announce run for 3rd term
Olympia, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid, is set to announce Thursday that he'll seek a third term as governor.
Australian detained a week in North Korea arrives in China
Canberra, Jul 4 (AP/UNB) — An Australian student released after a week in detention in North Korea described his condition to reporters Thursday in Beijing as "very good" without saying what happened.
At least 4 dead in shooting in Australian city of Darwin
Melbourne, Jun 4 (AP/UNB) — A gunman was arrested after killing at least four people and wounding several others Tuesday in the tropical Australian city of Darwin, officials and media said.
Australian 'Egg Boy' donates $70,000 to Christchurch victims
Sydney, May 29 (AP/UNB)— The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people affected by the killings.
Australian navy pilots struck by lasers in South China Sea
Beijing, May 29 (AP/UNB) — Australian navy helicopter pilots were hit by lasers while exercising in the South China Sea, forcing them to land as a precaution, a witness said, describing the latest incident in the disputed waters where China has stepped up the defense of its sweeping territorial claims.
Morrison sworn in as Australia's prime minister
Sydney, May 29 (AP/UNB) — Scott Morrison was sworn in as Australia's prime minister on Wednesday, 11 days after retaining the position in the country's general election.
Australia's leader vows to get back to work after shock win
Sydney, May 20 (AP/UNB) — A jubilant Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed Sunday to get straight back to work after a shock election victory by his conservative government that has left bewildered voters wondering how they were taken by surprise.
Austrian leader calls an early election amid video scandal
Vienna, May 19 (AP/UNB) — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called Saturday for an early election after his vice chancellor resigned over a covertly shot video that showed him apparently promising government contracts to a prospective Russian investor.
Leaders campaign until the end of Australian election day
Canberra, May 18 (AP/UNB) — Political leaders continued frenetic 11th-hour campaigning as Australians vote on Saturday in an election likely to deliver the nation's sixth prime minister in as many years.