Arts Jul 16 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Arts Jul 13 Actor Sam Neill dies at 78 The smoothly elegant and versatile actor moved from art films to blockbusters, as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano.”…
World Jul 06 China's ballistic missile test in South Pacific raises regional concerns China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.
Economy Mar 23 Global economy faces 'major, major threat' from Iran war, IEA head says The head of the International Energy Agency says the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war.
World Mar 10 Australia grants asylum to 2 more members of Iranian women's soccer team Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday.
World Mar 10 5 members of Iranian women's soccer team granted asylum in Australia Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.
World Jan 16 Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children younger than 16 The figures, reported to Australia's government by 10 social media platforms, were the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December over fears about the effects of harmful online environments on young people.
World Dec 16 Australian police say Bondi Beach mass shooting was terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State group Authorities have identified the suspects as a father, who was killed, and son, who is hospitalized.
World Dec 15 Australian leaders promise to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre Among the new measures proposed Monday would be a limit on the number of guns someone can own and a review of licenses held over time.
World Dec 14 Gunmen kill at least 16 people during a Jewish celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach Hundreds of people had gathered Sunday at the beach for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire. At least 38 others were injured in the attack.