Almaty among Top 100 liveable cities: Economist Intelligence Unit
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) rated 140 cities by livability. Kazakhstan's Almaty got the 100th place.
Australia PM Abbott defends emissions target
Prime Minister Tony Abbott defended Australia's carbon pollution reduction target as in line with those of other countries after the nation's climate change authority criticised the goal as "disappointing".
Australian PM stymies gay marriage push, for now
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.
MH370 investigators meet in France ahead of wing analysis
Malaysian aviation experts met French officials to coordinate the investigation into missing flight MH370, days after the discovery of a washed-up plane part offered fresh hopes of solving the mystery.
Australia says 'confident' searching in right area for MH370
Australia said it was confident the search for MH370 was being conducted in the right area with aircraft wreckage being washed to La Reunion consistent with currents from the zone they are scouring.
Australia PM slams 'outrageous' Russian MH17 veto
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Thursday Russia's "outrageous" veto of a UN resolution to establish a special tribunal to try those who shot down flight MH17ю
AC/DC drummer avoids jail over drugs, kill threat
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd avoided prison after threatening to kill an employee, but a New Zealand judge warned him jail beckoned if his "rock star lifestyle" continued.
Australia moves towards referendum on Aboriginal recognition
Australia moved closer to recognising Aboriginal people in its constitution after talks with indigenous leaders.
Rio Tinto puts 'vivid' pink and red diamonds on market
Sixty-five extremely rare pink and red diamonds were unveiled Friday by mining giant Rio Tinto which expects the stones from a remote western Australia mine to fetch record prices.
Some corals have DNA to adapt to warmer climate: study
Some coral species are better at adapting to climate change than others, and they may be able to pass their hardy DNA onto the next generation.
Hungary suspends key EU asylum claim rule
Hungary has indefinitely suspended the application of a key EU asylum rule, which requires a migrant's claim to be processed in the EU country they first arrive in.
In a while crocodile: safaris yet to be snapped up by Australia
Australia's top official on indigenous issues said crocodile safaris should be used to help fund impoverished Aboriginal communities.
Abbott brushes off Indonesia people-smuggling bribery claims
Australian authorities work within the law to stop asylum-seeker boats after reports officials have made cash payments to members of people-smuggling rings for years.
Australian PM refuses to deny people-smugglers were paid to turn back boat
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia would do "whatever we need to do" to combat people-smuggling.
Australia faces gay marriage pressure
Australia's opposition Labor party introduced a bill into parliament aimed at legalising same-sex marriage.
WBC wants the winner of Cotto-Canelo to fight Golovkin
Mauricio Suleiman of the World Boxing Council (WBC) wants the winner of the Cotto-Alvarez fight to face Gennady Golovkin.
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.
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".
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.
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".