Mongolia heads to polls with slowing economy on voters’ minds
People hold flags for candidates from Mongolian People’s Party s in Dornogovi Aimag, Mongolia, June 11, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) ULAANBAATAR – Mongolia will elect a new parliament this week…
Clash at California capital leaves at least 10 injured
A police officer grabs a man antagonizing “anti-fascist” protestors after multiple people were stabbed during a clash on Sunday at the state capitol in Sacramento, California, United States, June 26,…
Top Chinese envoy in Vietnam as tension looms before court ruling
China’s State Councilor Yang Jiechi (C) is greeted by Vietnamese ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi (L) upon his arrival. (Photo: Reuters) HANOI – China’s top diplomat has arrived…
Australian, New Zealand hostages in Nigeria released
Workers at the Calabar mine, Nigeria. (Photo courtesy: Mcmahon Holdings website) Seven men, including three Australians and a New Zealander abducted in Nigeria last week have been released, according…
Singapore Airlines flight returns to Changi, catches fire, no casualties
Singapore Airlines (SIA) planes sit on the tarmac in Singapore’s Changi Airport, March 3, 2016. (Photo: Reuters/ File photo) A Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) flight to Milan caught fire…
Israel and Turkey agree to normalise ties – officials
A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) JERUSALEM/ISTANBUL – Israel and Turkey…
Australian independent Xenophon could play kingmaker in election
Independent South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon speaks during an interview in Tokyo July 9, 2015. (Photo: Reuters) SYDNEY – One of Australia’s poorest states is emerging as an unlikely…
Australian PM urges stability vote in national poll after Brexit shock
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media during a news conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, May 8, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) SYDNEY – Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull…
Spanish vote delivers more uncertainty for Europe after Brexit
“Spain’s acting prime minister and People’s Party leader Mariano Rajoy (C) waves to supporters with fellow party members at the PP headquarters after Spain’s general election in Madrid, Spain, June…
Anti-immigration, anti-racist groups clash in Melbourne rallies
Protesters at the anti-racism rally begin to gather at Parliament House on Sunday morning. (Photo: TiVi Tuan-san) MELBOURNE – Violence has broken out in Melbourne’s CBD, despite two opposing…
