August 4, 2016 Australia's fractious Senate finalized a month after poll The Australian government faces a tougher task getting unpopular legislation through the next Senate after its narrow election win a month ago.
August 3, 2016 Rights groups: Australia ignoring abuse at refugee camps Human rights groups have accused Australia of deliberately ignoring the alleged abuse of asylum seekers being held at a remote Pacific island detention facility in a bid to deter future refugees from trying to reach the country by boat.
August 1, 2016 Pope will let justice take its course on Pell allegations Pope Francis told reporters Sunday he won't address child molestation allegations against a top Vatican cardinal who is one of his most-trusted aides until justice officials in Australia have made a determination.
August 1, 2016 Australian government considers appeal to extend majority Australia's razor-close election could end up in court, with the re-elected government holding out hope of extending its single-seat majority.
July 31, 2016 The Latest: Italian journalist dies covering papal visit The Latest on the pope's visit to Poland (all times local): 09:10 a.m.
July 29, 2016 2 dozen Chinese relatives of MH370 passengers stage protest About two dozen Chinese relatives of passengers aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have staged a small protest outside China's foreign ministry calling on governments to continue searching for the plane.
July 29, 2016 Australia refuses to nominate former leader for top UN job Australia's government rejected a request by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Friday that it back his late bid for the top United Nations job, effectively crushing the former diplomat's hopes of nabbing the post after he spent months lobbying for government support.
July 28, 2016 MH370 captain's simulator showed course to Indian Ocean, investigators confirm Australian officials confirmed on Thursday that data recovered from a home flight simulator owned by the captain of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 showed that someone had used the device to plot a course to the southern Indian Ocean, where the missing jet is believed to have crashed.
July 27, 2016 China criticizes US, Japan, Australia for 'fanning' tensions Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has criticized the United States, Japan and Australia for making a joint statement on the South China Sea he says was only "fanning the flames" of regional tension just as countries have agreed that the situation needs to cool down.
July 26, 2016 Australian leader launches inquiry into teen detainee abuse Australia's prime minister ordered a sweeping investigation Tuesday into allegations that teenagers were abused at a juvenile detention center, and suggested that there had been an institutional cover-up of the scandal.
