6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Nicaragua

At least 23 injured and three in “delicate condition,” officials say, as people run into streets in panic. Nicaraguans ran into the streets in panic as a 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Central American... Read more »

Strong quake hits near Papua New Guinea

Earthquake with magnitude of 7.3 recorded off Bougainville Island, according to US Geological Survey. A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 has been recorded off Papua New Guinea’s Bougainville Island, the US Geological... Read more »

Sri Lanka refuses to co-operate with UN probe

Foreign minister says nation does not submit to jurisdiction of inquiry into alleged war crimes during civil conflict. Sri Lanka will not co-operate with a United Nations inquiry into alleged war crimes by government... Read more »

Iraqi deputy PM escapes assassination attempt

Saleh al-Mutlak, one of top Sunni officials, comes under attack as gunmen dressed as soldiers open fire on his convoy. Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister Saleh al-Mutlak has survived an assassination attempt in... Read more »

وزیر اعلی نیو سائوتھ ویلز کثیر الثقافت ایوارڈ 2014 سید عتیق الحسن کے نام

میرا ایوارڈ صوبائی حکومت کا پاکستانی کمیونٹی کو تحفہ ہے؛ سید عتیق الحسن سڈنی (ٹریبیون رپورٹ)؛ 2014  کی  سالانہ وزیر اعلی  کثیر الثقافت تقریب  کا انعقاد کل رات (جمعرات 10 اپریل) کو... Read more »

2014 Premier’s Multicultural Medals presented in a Gala event of Premier’s Harmony Dinner

Premier’s Harmony Award 2014 won by Syed Atiq ul Hassan  Sydney (Tribune International Report); “These awards celebrate the remarkable stories and achievements of these six individuals who have served their communities with... Read more »

Google invests in Silicon Valley robot-maker Savioke

Google is taking a stake in a Silicon Valley-based robotics company that has yet to reveal its first product. Savioke’s work may be under wraps, but it has announced plans to begin customer trials... Read more »

Missing Malaysia plane: Search area narrows

Teams are focusing on a narrowed search area in the hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, after more signals were heard earlier this week. Thursday’s search was set to involve up... Read more »

APML demands resignation of Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) protested against Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks that criticised former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf and “demanded the defence minister’s immediate resignation.” Chaudhry Sarfraz Anjum Kahlon... Read more »

Bomb Explodes Outside Greek Central Bank

ATHENS — A large car bomb exploded outside Greece’s central bank Thursday morning, shaking buildings for blocks around but causing no injuries. The blast came as the Greek government announced a triumphant... Read more »

Saudi considers lifting ban on girls sports

Conservative country mulls allowing girls to play sports in state schools after consultative council’s recommendation. Saudi Arabia is considering ending its controversial ban on sports in girls’ state schools, after the country’s... Read more »

IOC ramp up speed of Rio preparations

Rio’s Olympics have come under fire recently over construction delays. LAUSANNE (AFP) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday drew up a list of urgent recommendations aimed at breathing life into... Read more »

Flight MH370 search continues in signal zone

Ships and planes hunting for Malaysian aircraft limit search to small area in Indian Ocean where sounds where heard. Ships and planes hunting for the missing Malaysian Flight MH370 have intensified their search... Read more »

Royal Bank of Scotland says will pay government 01.5bn

The bank has agreed to pay the Treasury the equivalent of $2.5 billion or 1.8 billion euro’s. LONDON (AFP) – Britain s state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland will pay the government 1.5 billion... Read more »

Kickstarter’s successful and ridiculous projects

IF you’ve ever had an idea or invention you think could make you a fortune but have no capital to get it started there’s a way the internet can help. Kickstarter is... Read more »

Labor MP called for the Sydney’s second CBD

WESTERN Sydney Labor MP Ed Husic last night called for the notion of Parramatta as Sydney’s second CBD to be shelved, saying a new area in the southwest had to be targeted... Read more »

Series of deadly car bombs hits Iraqi capital

At least 24 people killed and dozens wounded in attacks targeting mostly Shia neighbourhoods of Baghdad, say officials. Car bombs have hit several mostly Shia neighbourhoods of the Iraqi capital and other... Read more »

Pakistani appointed as UK’s culture minister

LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron appointed former banker Sajid Javid as the country’s new culture minister, replacing Maria Miller who resigned earlier on Wednesday over an expenses scandal. Javid has served... Read more »

Toyota recalls 6.4 million cars worldwide

Toyota announced five recalls on Wednesday, affecting a total of 6.39 million vehicles globally. The recalls cover 27 Toyota (TM) models — including Camry, Corolla, Matrix and Highlander — the Pontiac Vibe and the Subaru... Read more »

20 injured in Pittsburgh high school stabbings,

20 injured in Pittsburgh-area high school stabbings, authorities say The suspect in today’s stabbings at a Pittsburgh-area high school is being treated for injuries to his hands, Murrysville Police Chief Thomas Seefeld... Read more »

Astronomers find ‘diamond ring’ in space

The European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope has captured a spectacular image of a planetary nebula aligned with a star in such a way that it looks like a diamond engagement ring.... Read more »

Sonakshi Wants to Work With Tom Cruise

Mumbai: Actress Sonakshi Sinha says if given a chance, she would like to act with Hollywood stars Tom Cruise, George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The Bollywood actress recently dubbed for the character... Read more »

Multicultural peak body puts out call for new commissioners

Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello said the Community Relations Commission (CRC) is today inviting applications for part-time Commissioners from people with professional experience and links to multicultural communities. The CRC,... Read more »

Reforms to Deliver Lower Electricity Prices for NSW Households

By NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell  This week the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government announced the removal of retail price regulation from the state’s electricity market, meaning greater competition and lower electricity prices... Read more »