Gunman kills four in Australia
At least four people were killed and one injured in a mass shooting in Darwin, northern Australia, on Tuesday evening.
Read More »Cardinal Pell conviction may be overturned
Cardinal George Pell, who was once one of the most powerful men in the Roman Catholic Church, could be released from prison this week, if an Australian appeals court overturns his conviction for historical sexual abuse.
Read More »At least 50 killed in Sudan crackdown
At least 50 people are dead and 326 injured after troops stormed the main camp of pro-democracy protesters in Sudan’s capital Monday, according to the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors (CCSD).
Read More »Dinosaur skeleton turned into gem
A hunt for precious gemstones revealed the first fossil evidence of a dinosaur herd, including a previously undiscovered dinosaur species, in Australia. The new dinosaur fossil was found in an opal mine and has turned into the gem itself, making it the most complete opalized dinosaur skeleton in the world, …
Read More »George Pell: Cardinal’s bid to overturn conviction begins
The ex-Vatican treasurer was convicted of sexually abusing two boys, but maintains he is innocent.
Read More »Merkel’s best laid plans are falling apart after two political blows
Tiananmen 30th anniversary: Thousands hold huge vigil in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the few places in China where an annual vigil can be safely held by protesters.
Read More »Badiucao: Chinese dissident cartoonist revealed
Chinese political cartoonist Badiucao reveals his identity on the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown.
Read More »Tiananmen: China rebukes Pompeo on 30th anniversary of protests
The US Secretary of State had called on China to say how many people died in the 1989 crackdown.
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