Vietnam blocks Facebook temporarily due to environmental protests
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest in Hanoi, Vietnam May 1, 2016. The sign reads, “Protect the environment. I love Vietnam”. (Photo: Reuters) The government of Vietnam…
Melbourne Uber driver wins landmark court battle
An Uber car is seen parked with the driver’s lunch left on the dashboard in Venice, California, United States. (Photo: Reuters) A Melbourne Uber driver has won an appeal…
Dutton warns against ‘illiterate, innumerate’ refugees
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton. (Photo: Andrew Meares/ smh.com.au) Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has brought border security and immigration to the centre of the 2016 election campaign warning that resettling…
Vietnamese fishermen angry over China’s fishing ban in disputed sea
China has banned fishing from May 16 to August 1 in the South China Sea. (Photo courtesy: Xinhua/Sha Xiaofeng) Vietnamese fishermen have condemned China’s annual ban on fishing in…
Young pianist Ann Anh-Thu Nguyen selected to perform with the Melbourne Classic Orchestra on May 22
Pianist Ann Anh-Thu Nguyen will perform as a soloist with the Melbourne Classic Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Vengerovski at Melba Hall on Sunday, May 22. The music concert, presented by…
Hong Kong on high alert for Chinese visit as independence calls grow
A local protester against mainland Chinese parallel traders carries a British Hong Kong colonial flag in Hong Kong, China, May 1, 2016. (Photo: Reuters) HONG KONG – Authorities worried…
Cahill back in revamped Australia squad for Greece games
Australia’s Tim Cahill celebrates his second goal against Jordan during their World Cup 2018 Qualifier at the Sydney Football Stadium, March 29, 2016. (Photo: Reuters/ Jason Reed) SYDNEY –…
18 Vietnamese caught poaching in PH waters
PH authorities nab 18 Vietnamese fishing along the coast of Calayan Island, Cagayan. (Photo: Google maps) TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of…
US seeks 50-year sentence for Vietnamese-British man in bomb plot
NEW YORK – A Vietnamese man from south London was given instructions by a senior Al-Qaeda operative on how to build a bomb ahead of a planned attack at Heathrow…
Police arrest Sydney teen for terrorism offences
Police tape is seen in this illustrated photo in Melbourne’s suburb of Glenroy. (Photo: Reuters/Mick Tsikas) SYDNEY – A New South Wales teenager has been arrested by Australian Federal…
