WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not be immediately extradited to the U.S., British court rules
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday was granted permission by a U.K. court to appeal his extradition to the U.S.,…
Australian writer Yang Hengjun given suspended death sentence in Beijing
A Beijing court on Monday handed Australian writer Yang Hengjun a suspended death sentence, five years after he was first detained in China and three years after a closed-door trial…
Sydney Marathon runners hospitalized as Australia swelters in unusual spring heat wave
Reuters — A sweltering heat wave in Australia took its toll on runners in the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, with…
Fireworks on and off the pitch as FIFA prepares for women’s football to ‘explode’
Sydney CNN — A final roar of triumph shook Sydney’s Stadium Australia as fans wearing red and gold punched the…
First Nations soccer advisers threaten to quit if the Women’s World Cup doesn’t free more funding
Sydney CNN — Before every Women’s World Cup game in Australia and New Zealand, the rhythmic tones of ancient songs…
Spain wins Women’s World Cup for the first time, deservedly beating England in Sydney
CNN — History has been made. Against the odds and amid a backdrop of turmoil, Spain reached the pinnacle in…
Australia’s fairytale home Women’s World Cup ends in defeat to Sweden in third-place playoff
CNN — It has been a history-making, game-changing Women’s World Cup for Australia, but the Matildas’ participation in the tournament…
Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away
Sydney CNN — A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe…
