Australia recognizes West Jerusalem as capital of Israel
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday that his government recognizes West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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Authorities search for sender of global email bomb threats
Authorities across four countries are trying to learn who sent dozens of email bomb threats Thursday afternoon, causing anxiety and business disruptions but no reported violence.
Study: Tick that clones itself could spread fast in the US
The Asian longhorned tick most likely began invading the United States years ago. Now found in nine states, the tick may soon occupy a large swath of eastern North America as well as coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest, according to research published Thursday in the Journal of Medical Entomology.
Family of murdered backpacker thanks New Zealand for its compassion
The family of murdered Grace Millane has thanked the country's people for their compassion and said the British backpacker "will forever be a Kiwi."
Airlines enforce Australia's 7-kilogram cabin bag limit
Flying home for the December holidays can be stressful, with passengers carrying gifts for their nearest and dearest as well as their own luggage.
Body found in NZ search for missing British backpacker
New Zealand police searching for missing British backpacker Grace Millane say they have found a body.
Fiji wins Cape Town Sevens as USA tops standings
Fiji won its first World Rugby Sevens Series title of the season in Cape Town with a 29-15 victory over USA Sunday.
New Australian law allows police to spy on smartphones
Facebook and other tech companies are warning about the privacy risks from a new Australian law that gives government agencies the power to demand access to encrypted messaging services such as iMessage and WhatsApp.
Man seen with British backpacker Grace Millane to be charged with her murder
New Zealand police said they believe missing British backpacker Grace Millane is dead, and a man seen with her in Auckland the night she disappeared will be charged with her murder.
Australian researchers develop 10-minute cancer test
Researchers in Australia have developed a 10-minute test that can detect the presence of cancer cells anywhere in the human body, according to a newly published study.
Fears grow for British backpacker missing in New Zealand
Police in New Zealand are searching for a British backpacker who has been missing since December 1.
Markle commends New Zealand for championing women's rights
The Duchess of Sussex -- formerly known as Meghan Markle -- said "Bravo New Zealand" during a heartfelt speech on Sunday marking the 125th anniversary of women's right to vote.
How image of 'headless chicken monster' may help Antarctic conservation
Australian researchers have developed new technology enabling them for the first time to film a deep-sea swimming sea cucumber, also known as a "headless chicken monster," in Southern Ocean waters off East Antarctica.
Why Australians hide from birds every spring
Geoff Maslen was riding his bike to the gym on a beautiful spring day in Melbourne, Australia, when he started to feel something pinging off the back of his helmet.
Parents-to-be Meghan and Harry kick off Australia tour with baby gifts
It's been less than 24-hours since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they were expecting their first child, but the royal couple are already being showered in baby gifts.
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