Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.

Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison during heavy fighting between the ...

Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.

Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam has promised to fight corruption and boost annual economic growth to more than 10 percent for the ...

NSW coastline has seen four shark attacks since Sunday, as experts say rainy conditions draw sharks to beach areas.

State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.

Talks follow a truce that was to end days of fighting and that brought Syrian Democratic Forces under state control.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting kicked off in the Swiss resort city of Davos on Monday, with global figures ...

Kim condemns 'incompetent' party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.

As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality.

Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they've never seen a competitive election, until now.