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Raising an allegation of sexual assault is an incredibly difficult thing to do -- for additional distress to be caused through the way these allegations are handled is incredibly distressing, Ardern said in a statement. (Photo: File | AP)

Mistakes made: NZ PM apologises for party's handling of sexual assault...

The 19-year-old woman alleges the staffer sexually assaulted her at his home in February last year.

11 Sept 2019 12:17 PM IST

The United States is Canadas top trading partner, taking in 75 percent of its goods exports. (Photo:AP)

Canada names new China envoy amid damaged relations

The arrest of the daughter of the founder of Huawei at Vancouver's airport December 1 severely damaged relations between...

5 Sept 2019 12:22 PM IST

With a population of 1.8 million, Vienna topped the survey for the ninth year in a row. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vienna declared 'most liveable city' for second year by global survey

Japan's Osaka was fourth, followed by three Canadian cities - Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

4 Sept 2019 8:42 AM IST

A traumatised young Malian plucked out of the sea off Tunisia after clinging for two days to debris from an inflatable which sank told Thursday of how more than 80 migrants are feared drowned. (Photo: AFP/ Representational Image)

Tamil toddlers moved to remote island detention centre in Australia

The family's neighbours from rural Queensland have campaigned for them to stay.

31 Aug 2019 2:50 PM IST

A source said that all airlines were intimated on the development a long time back and no flights will be scheduled during the affected time period. (Photo: ANI)

Qantas to test 19-hour 'ultra long-haul' Sydney to New York, London...

Three flights aboard Boeing 787-9 aircraft will take place from October, with up to 40 passengers and crew on the...

23 Aug 2019 2:54 PM IST

Protesters turned Hong Kong streets into rivers of umbrellas Sunday as they marched from a packed park and filled a major road in Hong Kong, where mass pro-democracy demonstrations have become a regular weekend activity over the summer. (Photo: AP)

China warns Canada against interfering in 'purely internal' Hong Kong...

The embassy also noted that the Chinese government is determined to safeguard the 'One Country, Two Systems'.

19 Aug 2019 6:24 PM IST

A man brandishing a large knife chased passersby in Sydneys Central Business District on Tuesday and stabbed at least one woman on the busy street before he was overpowered and taken into custody. (Photo: AFP)

Stabbing spree in Sydney by man yelling 'God is great' in Arabic

Police at the scene have confirmed there have been no fatal injuries.

13 Aug 2019 1:16 PM IST

The tourists will get an opportunity to visit the deep inside the coal mines in Bhandewada and Ukani to understand the intricacies involved in coal mining.

Australia eyes rare earth deposits as uncertainty looms over China

China produces more than 95 percent of the world's rare earths, and the United States relies on it for upwards of 80...

12 Aug 2019 3:22 PM IST

Cocaine worth millions of dollars has washed up on a New Zealand beach with police urging the public on Thursday to hand in any more packages that may turn up. (Photo: AFP)

Cocaine worth millions of dollars washes up on New Zealand beach

It is not the first time a large amount of drugs has been found on a New Zealand beach.

8 Aug 2019 12:34 PM IST

Kerry Robertson died in July, three months after the mother-of-two ceased treatment for metastatic breast cancer, the support group Go Gentle Australia said on Sunday. (Representational Image)

Australian cancer patient becomes 1st person to use euthanasia law

The state of Victoria passed a law in 2017 to legalise the practice, which went into effect this June.

5 Aug 2019 2:02 PM IST

On Wednesday, Alabama banned abortions at any time, with the same exception. (Photo:AP)

New Zealand's proposed abortion laws to give women right to choose

The bill, to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, will be a conscience vote rather than along party lines.

5 Aug 2019 12:57 PM IST

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

US still seeks allies in Gulf maritime coalition

Speaking at a meeting between US and Australian leaders, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he has gotten a good response...

4 Aug 2019 2:42 PM IST