X Pin to desktop X Teen killed by shark in AustraliaA teenager was killed in a shark attack at a reef off Australia's northeast coast, with ambulance officials saying he was dead by the time he reached shore.
15 December 2014
Australia's 'macho' PM points finger at sexismAustralia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who was famously accused of misogyny by former leader Julia Gillard suggested sexism was behind criticism of his female chief-of-staff.
WHO makes cervical cancer protection easier, cheaperThe WHO introduced new cervical cancer guidelines, making it easier and cheaper to protect women against one of the deadliest, but most preventable, diseases.
Japan PM wants more defence ties with US, AustraliaJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wanted deeper defence ties with the United States and Australia to ensure peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
14 November 2014
IMF: low oil prices to boost growthThe fall in oil prices to their lowest levels in more than three years should give a boost to the sagging world economy, the International Monetary Fund said.