World in brief – German chancellor endorses burqa ban By Samantha BesgroveLatest News World German chancellor Angela Merkel has announced her support of a burqa ban in schools, courts and state buildings, saying the ban should be enforced “wherever it is legally possible”. December 7 Details
World in brief – Japanese former disabled care employee kills 19 people By Zabrina PotestasWorld A former disabled care centre worker has stabbed 19 people to death and injured 25 in Japan’s worst mass killing since World War II. July 27 Details
Japanese boy found alive after six days abandoned in forest By Samantha BesgroveFeatured News Latest News World Yamoto Tanooka, the seven-year-old abandoned by his parents as punishment in a mountainous forest, has been found. June 3 Details
World in brief – Myanmar President congratulates Suu Kyi on poll success By Samantha BarrieLatest News World Myanmar President Thein Sein has congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party on its success in the weekend’s general election. November 12 Details
World Cup – Japan humiliates the Boks By The Newsroom TeamHome Sport Japan yesterday rocked the World Cup, beating the mighty Springboks 34-32 to pull off the biggest upset in the cup’s 28 years. September 20 Details
World in Brief – Earthquake rocks Chile By Samantha BarrieWorld An earthquake off the coast of Chile, sparking a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning, has forced thousands to take refuge in the streets. September 17 Details
News in brief – Five arrested in FBI/NSW drug operation By Sion WeatherheadHome News A joint Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and New South Wales police anti-drug smuggling investigation resulted in five arrests overnight. September 11 Details
More misery for Socceroos By Chris Matthews-DarbySport A trademark Tim Cahill goal was not enough for Australia as they were defeated 2-1 by rivals Japan in Osaka last night. November 19 Details
World in brief – Noodles served with drugs By Daniel StringerWorld Chinese restaurant serves food laced with drugs September 25 Details
Japan re-boots military operations after 60 years By Taylor YatesMelbourne World For the first time since World War II, Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has made the decision to allow military forces to operate in Japan. July 2 Details