australia
Indonesia, Australia spy claim tension spreads to corporate world
World
November 22, 2013
Indonesia, Australia spy claim tension spreads to corporate world
Rising diplomatic tension between Australia and Indonesia spread into the corporate world on Friday, after a state-owned Indonesian firm suspended talks with Australian cattle…
Abbott declares end of Australia’s longest war
World
October 29, 2013
Abbott declares end of Australia’s longest war
Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared Australia's longest war at an end during a surprise visit to Afghanistan, with more than…
Egypt drops charges against Australian journalist, says Australia FM
Egypt
August 28, 2012
Egypt drops charges against Australian journalist, says Australia FM
Egyptian authorities have dropped charges against Australian journalist Austin Mackell, who has been barred from leaving Egypt since February, Australia’s…
Global travel industry gears up for Muslim tourist boom
World
July 31, 2012
Global travel industry gears up for Muslim tourist boom
An expected worldwide boom in Muslim tourism was reflected in the growing availability of amenities such as halal spas and…
Boat carrying 200 capsizes between Indonesia and Australia
World
June 21, 2012
Boat carrying 200 capsizes between Indonesia and Australia
SYDNEY — A boat carrying about 200 suspected asylum seekers has capsized in Indonesian waters 120 nautical miles north of…
Early expatriate voting results come in from Malaysia, Australia
Egypt
May 17, 2012
Early expatriate voting results come in from Malaysia, Australia
Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh took the lead in the presidential race among expatriates in Malaysia, with 100 votes. Out of…
WikiLeaks says founder Julian Assange plans to run for Australian Senate
World
March 17, 2012
WikiLeaks says founder Julian Assange plans to run for Australian Senate
CANBERRA, Australia — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due…
In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price
Life & Style
March 14, 2012
In Sydney, variety makes trip worth the price
Blessed with wide beaches, beautiful parks, delicious, eclectic cuisine and great outdoor activities, Sydney, Australia is well worth the trip…
MP: Sukari Gold Mine deal extremely unfair
Egypt
March 11, 2012
MP: Sukari Gold Mine deal extremely unfair
The deal made between Egypt and Centamin Egypt, an Australian mineral exploration and mining company that has been managing the…
Australian state toughens law for Muslim face veils
World
March 5, 2012
Australian state toughens law for Muslim face veils
CANBERRA, Australia — Muslim women in Australia’s most populous state will have to remove veils to have their signatures officially…