Politics used to be taken seriously in Australia. Today, even with an upcoming general election, it is a sideshow, open to ridicule and contempt by ordinary Australians.
JAKARTA - The presidential campaign has ended peacefully in Indonesia. On Wednesday Indonesians nationwide will choose the country's next leader and parliament members, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Sudan's military rulers face pressure from demonstrators and Western governments to hand power to a new civilian government.
TOKYO - The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima power plant on Monday began removing atomic fuel from inside a building housing one of the reactors that melted down in 2011.
A new Chinese restaurant in Manhattan found itself in a social media controversy after its owner promoted the cuisine as healthier than typical Chinese restaurants.
Sudan's military rulers faced pressure from demonstrators and Western governments to hand power to a new civilian government on Monday as activists warned of an attempt to disperse a 10-day-old mass protest outside army headquarters, Agence France-Pressed reported.
China will play a major role in Volkswagen AG's drive to lead the global auto industry's transformation towards electric and smart mobility, according to the German carmaker's top executive.
After two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jetliner, Boeing is seeking to rebuild its image with a technological fix and an extensive public relations campaign to win back the public's trust and boost sales. The effort has encountered turbulence.
"I'm calling from the IRS, you owe us thousands of dollars on your taxes. If you don't pay it now, the local police will come to your house and arrest you."
They are a growing number of vegans and animal rights campaigners in Australia, highlighting what they believe are inhumane methods used in the country's meat and poultry industry.
CANBERRA, Australia - Donning beautiful gowns and bonnets and contra dancing at a ball might give spectators an illusion that they are in one of the scenes of Pride and Prejudice, the 181 romantic novel by Jane Austen.
TUNIS - Despite widespread strikes across the country and her return flight to Beijing canceled, Zhang Haiou still thoroughly enjoyed her weeklong vacation in Tunisia, thanks to the beautiful scenery and friendly locals.
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