Defiant Islamic Jihad Buries Militant

Defiant Islamic Jihad Buries Militant

Islamic Jihad has buried a militant killed by an Israeli missile strike in Gaza. The group remained defiant and vowed revenge Wednesday, despite Israeli warnings and calls for calm from the territory's Hamas leaders. (Jan. 12)

Water Climbs in Brisbane, 20,000 Homes at Risk

Water Climbs in Brisbane, 20,000 Homes at Risk

The floods in northeastern Australia have turned Brisbane into a watery ghost town. Officials warn that 20,000 homes could be swamped. (Jan. 12)

Founder Says WikiLeaks to Release More Documents

Founder Says WikiLeaks to Release More Documents

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pledged to step up the release of secret documents. He made the declaration outside a London court Tuesday, where his lawyers were fighting to prevent his extradition. (Jan. 11)

Brisbane Braces for Floods in Australia

The search was on in a Queensland valley Tuesday for dozens missing after destructive torrents poured through the area. Downstream Australia's third largest city Brisbane and other towns were bracing for the water heading their way. (Jan. 11)

Deadly Flash Floods Add to NE Australia Misery

Deadly Flash Floods Add to NE Australia Misery


Flash floods swept across weary Queensland, Australia Monday, boosting the death toll from the high water that has been devastating the state since before Christmas. But there were dramatic rescues, some of which were caught on camera. (10 January 2010)

NZ Holds Memorial Service for 29 Dead Miners 2/12/2010

NZ Holds Memorial Service for 29 Dead Miners 2/12/2010


New Zealand honored 29 dead miners with a memorial service Thursday, and observed two minutes of silence for them nationwide. (Dec. 2)

EU Ministers Back Ireland Bailout

EU Ministers Back Ireland Bailout


European diplomats Monday applauded Ireland's decision to accept a loan to prop up its ailing banks. But the Irish finance minister warned the country's banks will need to be pruned, merged or sold. (Nov. 22)

Chinese Miners Rescued; NZ Still Waits

Chinese Miners Rescued; NZ Still Waits


Rescue workers in China safely rescued 29 miners who'd been trapped in a flooded mine. But in New Zealand there's still no word on the fate of 29 who'd been caught in a mine blast Friday. (22 November 2010)

Singapore Airlines Pulls A380s Over Engines

Singapore Airlines Pulls A380s Over Engines

Singapore Airlines pulled three A380s from service Wednesday after the carrier found problems with three Rolls-Royce engines on the superjumbo jets. All six Qantas A380s remained grounded. (Nov. 10)