Australian among 200 injured in Paris terror attacks
At least 128 people were killed and about 200 injured in the Paris terror attacks, including an Australian teenager who was shot during the concert hall siege.
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Terrorists kill at least 120 in Paris slaughter
France has declared a national state of emergency after attacks across the nation’s capital left at least 120 people dead.
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University graduates face five year job search
The relevance of tertiary education in the modern workplace is being questioned, with a new survey revealing young graduates are struggling to find full-time employment.
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IS suicide bombs kill dozens in Beirut
Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a double suicide bombing that killed 43 and wounded more than 239 in a residential suburb in southern Beirut on Thursday.
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Chaos in Athens as anti-austerity protests turn violent
Riot police have clashed with protesters during a general strike in central Athens.
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Ali’s plight shows barbarism not limited to our enemies
A young man is violently arrested on spurious charges, allegedly tortured into a false confession, and awaits a grisly execution at any moment.
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Tropfest festival cancelled
Tropfest, the short-film festival held at Sydney’s Centennial Park on December 6, will not go ahead for the first time in 23 years due to financial problems.
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World in brief – Myanmar President congratulates Suu Kyi on poll success
Myanmar President Thein Sein has congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party on its success in the weekend’s general election.
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14 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey
Fourteen asylum seekers, including seven children, are dead after their boat sank while trying to cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece on Wednesday.
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Australian quicks all fit for Second Test at WACA
Australia meets New Zealand tomorrow at Perth’s WACA for the second match of the trans-Tasman series.
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