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Imran Khan asks international community to press India to lift restrictions in Kashmir

In a tweet on the Human Rights Day, Khan said he condemns the 'atrocities' inflicted on the people in Kashmir.

11 Dec 2019 2:01 PM

Criminal probe to commence in White Island volcano eruption: police

'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,' deputy commissioner said.

10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM

No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police

Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock high into the air.

10 Dec 2019 10:52 AM

5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand's White Island

A 'considerable number' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in Canberra.

09 Dec 2019 9:06 AM

Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2 weeks

The third person, 46-year-old Claire Hockridge, has not been seen since splitting from Phu two days ago.

03 Dec 2019 3:43 PM

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Australia probes 'Chinese plot' to recruit businessman, make him a spy MP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday the allegations surrounding Zhao, member of Liberal Party, were 'deeply disturbing and troubling'.

25 Nov 2019 2:00 PM

5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand

The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 4:34 pm (UTC), was located at a depth of 115 kms, about 50 kms northwest of Te Kaha.

24 Nov 2019 6:08 PM

On CCTV, man punches, stomps on heavily-pregnant woman at Sydney cafe

After several frenzied punches, the woman fell to the ground and was stamped on, before bystanders wrestled the assailant away.

22 Nov 2019 12:22 PM

‘Stay Alert’: Millions in Australia brace for ‘catastrophic’ bushfires

Around 600 schools and colleges were closed as a precaution and authorities advised anyone suffering respiratory conditions to stay indoors.

12 Nov 2019 1:48 PM

India to host next 'No Money For Terror' meet in 2020

The session also called for a united global effort against all those who support terror or help generate finances for terror.

07 Nov 2019 7:37 PM

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50 Boeing 737NG planes grounded globally over cracks: Official

Boeing had previously reported a problem with the model's 'pickle fork' -- a part which helps bind the wing to the fuselage.

31 Oct 2019 1:39 PM

Australian backpacker killer Ivan Milat, sentenced for life, dies in jail

Milat was serving consecutive life sentences for the brutal killing spree which took place near Sydney between 1989 and 1992.

27 Oct 2019 1:22 PM

Hundreds in Australia flock to climb Uluru, giant monolith, for last time

Saturday marks 34 years since that the park’s title was handed back to the traditional owners.

25 Oct 2019 2:31 PM

‘Historic moment’: World's longest flight arrives in Sydney from New York

The four pilots on board -- who rotated between flying duties -- also wore devices that tracked their brain waves and alertness.

21 Oct 2019 2:34 PM

In fight for press freedom, Australian newspapers redact front pages to expose govt

PM Morrison said his government would 'always believe in freedom of press', but also insisted that journalists were not above law.

21 Oct 2019 9:41 AM

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Australian PM's office accidentally sends confidential document to journalists

While Prime Minister Scott Morrison is yet to comment on the matter, Attorney-General Christian Porter downplayed the gaffe.

14 Oct 2019 12:54 PM

Australia rejects UN call to release Tamil family held at Christmas Island

A Federal Court judge ruled last month there was enough evidence for the toddler’s case to go to trial, though a date has not yet been set.

05 Oct 2019 2:55 PM

Australian couple charged with spying in Iran released

She was pregnant when she was arrested in 2017 in Australia where she was a legal resident.

05 Oct 2019 1:07 PM

Asics store in New Zealand apologises after porn played on big screens

Pornography played on retailer's outdoor screens for up to 9 hrs -- until staff arrived at shop around 10 am on Sunday and switched it off.

30 Sep 2019 1:24 PM

Human bodies move for more than a year after death: Australian Scientist’s revelation

After studying and photographing movements of a corpse over 17-months, Alyson Wilson said that she found humans don't exactly rest in peace.

13 Sep 2019 2:47 PM

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