Is This Vibrant Democracy in Japan, or Has the Circus Come to Town?
When voters in Tokyo cast their ballot for governor of the world’s largest city on Sunday, they were spoiled for choice.
Asian news from city Melbourne, Australia
Is This Vibrant Democracy in Japan, or Has the Circus Come to Town?
When voters in Tokyo cast their ballot for governor of the world’s largest city on Sunday, they will be spoiled for choice.
Rangers shot dead a 14-foot crocodile after it killed a girl swimming in an Australian creek
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rangers have shot dead a 4.2-meter (14-foot) crocodile in northern Australia after it killed a 12-year-old girl while she was swimming with her family last week, police said Wednesday.
Australia appoints special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government named a special envoy Tuesday to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country since the Israel-Hamas war began.
Boy accused of stabbing student at Sydney university has faced previous charges, officials say
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A state government minister said on Wednesday a 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney has faced charges that were dismissed by a court, while newspapers reported he was accused of threatening to shoot fellow students.
Police find remains of girl snatched by a crocodile while swimming in northern Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police on Thursday found the remains of a 12-year-old girl, two days after she was snatched by a crocodile while swimming in a creek in remote northern Australia.
Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia appointed Sam Mostyn on Monday as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch who is the nation’s head of state.