World in brief – German chancellor endorses burqa ban
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”.
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World in brief – Japanese former disabled care employee kills 19 people
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.
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Japanese boy found alive after six days abandoned in forest
Yamoto Tanooka, the seven-year-old abandoned by his parents as punishment in a mountainous forest, has been found.
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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.
DetailsWorld Cup – Japan humiliates the Boks
Japan yesterday rocked the World Cup, beating the mighty Springboks 34-32 to pull off the biggest upset in the cup’s 28 years.
DetailsWorld in Brief – Earthquake rocks Chile
An earthquake off the coast of Chile, sparking a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning, has forced thousands to take refuge in the streets.
DetailsNews in brief – Five arrested in FBI/NSW drug operation
A joint Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and New South Wales police anti-drug smuggling investigation resulted in five arrests overnight.
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More misery for Socceroos
A trademark Tim Cahill goal was not enough for Australia as they were defeated 2-1 by rivals Japan in Osaka last night.
DetailsJapan re-boots military operations after 60 years
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.
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