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Australia faces gay marriage pressure Australia's opposition Labor party introduced a bill into parliament aimed at legalising same-sex marriage.

01 June 2015

Netanyahu says committed to Palestinian state Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he was committed to the establishment of a Palestinian state.

01 June 2015

Iran warns against 'excessive demands' in nuclear talks Iran warned global powers against making "excessive demands" in talks aimed at sealing a ground-breaking nuclear deal.

28 May 2015

Mogherini calls for resuming Palestinian-Israeli peace process EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini called on Israel and the Palestinians to resume peace negotiations, saying the situation on the ground was "not sustainable."

28 May 2015

Australia PM promises 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott promised a "full and frank" debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform.

27 May 2015

Washington Post reporter stands trial in Iran for spying Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian went on trial behind closed doors in Iran on charges of spying, a case that has clouded a rapprochement with the United States.

26 May 2015

Australia to strip citizenship for terror links: PM Australia on Tuesday announced it will amend the law to strip dual nationals linked to terrorism of their citizenship for "betraying the country".

26 May 2015

'Know your place', Turkey's Erdogan tells New York Times President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the New York Times of meddling in Turkey's affairs with a critical editorial, angrily telling the US daily to "know your place.''

26 May 2015

Netanyahu taps diplomat Gold for key foreign role Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday named Dore Gold, a seasoned diplomat seen as reluctant to make concessions to the Palestinians.

26 May 2015

Australia makes its mark on global coffee culture Australia is world-renowned for its love of beer. But its passion for a different type of brew -- coffee -- is what has been making global headlines recently.

25 May 2015

Malaysia PM 'deeply concerned' by mass graves Prime Minister Najib Razak said he was "deeply concerned" by the first discovery of mass graves of suspected illegal migrants in northern Malaysiaю

25 May 2015

Japan PM to meet Pacific island leaders to talk aid, disasters Leaders of 14 Pacific island nations gathered in Japan to start a two-day meeting to discuss their development needs.

22 May 2015

Turkish paper fined, model on trial for 'Erdogan insults' A Turkish court fined a leading newspaper for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while a top model went on trial on similar charges.

22 May 2015

McDonald's Japan updates menu, prices after food scandals McDonald's Japan unveiled a limited revamp to its menu and pricing as the under-fire burger chain fights to restore its reputation

21 May 2015

Australia PM rules out resettling Asian boat migrants Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruled out helping resettle the wave of migrants fleeing to Southeast Asia, saying it would worsen the problem and "encourage people to get on boats".

21 May 2015

Ex-tennis star Bob Hewitt jailed for rape in S.Africa Australian-born former tennis Grand Slam champion Bob Hewitt was sentenced to six years in jail in South Africa for raping and assaulting young girls he coac.

19 May 2015

Kerry discusses security in Seoul after N. Korea muscle flexing US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed security issues with top South Korean officials following a new ballistic missile test by North Korea and the reported execution of its defence chief.

18 May 2015

UN chief voices growing concern over migrant crisis UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday he was increasingly concerned by the humanitarian crisis sparked by refugees stranded in boats in Southeast Asia.

18 May 2015

Iran minister says nuclear deal likely if partners serious Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced optimism about reaching a nuclear deal with world powers.

16 May 2015

EU's top diplomat to visit Netanyahu, Abbas next week EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will visit the Middle East next week for talks on the peace process.

16 May 2015

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