US Navy to retrieve bombs it dropped over Barrier Reef
The United States Navy said Friday it will spearhead a search for four unarmed bombs it dropped over Australia's Great Barrier Reef and make sure they are safely removed.
Africa backs French Mali mission, Mideast against: poll
Africans generally approve of France's military intervention to help drive Islamists out of northern Mali, while Middle Easterners are opposed.
Nazarbayev congratulates British royal family on birth of prince
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev sent a congratulatory telegram to the British royal family over birth of the crown prince.
Nazarbayev condoles to China over quake in Gansu
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram of condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the earthquake in Gansu.
US, Vietnam leaders build ties but disagree on rights
US President Barack Obama on Thursday called on Vietnam's leader to improve on human rights but the former enemy nations pledged to work together on trade and tensions with China.
UN concern at Australia's PNG boatpeople plan
The United Nations on Friday said it was "troubled" by Australia's decision to send asylum-seekers arriving by boat to Papua New Guinea given conditions there failed to adequately protect refugees.
Australia gifts Prince George a baby crocodile
Australia's tropical Northern Territory presented an unusual gift to Britain's new royal baby, Prince George, a crocodile.
US still up for warming Venezuela ties after fresh row
The United States said Wednesday it is still open to improving ties with Venezuela after Caracas called off the rapprochement.
JFK's sole survivor named ambassador to Japan
President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated Caroline Kennedy to become US ambassador to Japan, in the biggest foray into public service for John F. Kennedy's sole surviving child.