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06 Feb 2015 09:57

Australia not giving up on pair on Indonesia death row: FM

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said that her government will "persist" in their bid to save two Australians from being executed in Indonesia.

06 Feb 2015 06:38
Thai alliance hinges on return to democracy: US diplomat

The United States will not fully reactivate its military alliance with Thailand as long as the junta-controlled country refuses to restore democracy, a US diplomat warned on Thursday (Feb 5).
06 Feb 2015 07:41
Speculation grows on vote to oust Australian PM Abbott

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott faced further speculation about his future on Friday (Feb 6) after a senior cabinet minister refused to rule out a party vote on his leadership next week.
05 Feb 2015 11:48
Rescuers scour Taiwan crash site as pilot hailed a hero

Taiwan rescuers are scouring a river for 12 people still missing from a TransAsia plane crash as the pilot is hailed as a hero for apparently battling to avoid hitting built-up areas shortly after issuing a "mayday" call.
05 Feb 2015 20:27
Indonesia's Jokowi in Malaysia on first bilateral trip

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has arrived in Malaysia for his first bilateral trip abroad, with the two sides hoping to discuss a range of issues including sticky disputes on maritime borders and treatment of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia.

05 Feb 2015 18:10
Islamic State executes three Chinese militants

Three Chinese militants who joined the Islamic State have been executed after attempting to flee, according to reports.