News in brief – Diagnostic tool to help alcohol-related disorder
A new tool for diagnosing foetal alcohol spectrum disorder has been developed in Australia.
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World Yoga Day celebrated at Sydney Opera House
More than 500 people attended a mass yoga class on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House on Sunday to celebrate United Nations World Yoga Day.
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Fresh fighting in Syria ahead of UN peace talks
The Syrian ceasefire agreement is under threat amidst a fresh outbreak of fighting outside the northern city of Aleppo ahead of scheduled peace talks set to resume in Geneva tomorrow.
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VIDEO: Anti-protest law debate continues
Green and Labor politicians in NSW and Western Australia have declared they will repeal new anti-protest laws that threaten harsh punishment for protesters.
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Euro refugee plan will breach human rights, says UN
The United Nations has warned that a new European Union plan to return illegal arrivals from Turkey would breach international law.
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World in brief – UN hits North Korea with toughest sanctions in decades
The United Nation Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously voted to approve tougher sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang’s recent nuclear test and rocket launch activity.
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Syria ready to respect US-Russia ceasefire deal, says Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has expressed his willingness to respect the terms of a ceasefire negotiated by the United States and Russia.
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Syria agrees to allow UN aid agencies access
The Syrian government has granted access to United Nations (UN) convoys to reach seven key locations currently under siege.
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UN raises Palestinian flag
The Palestinian flag has flown at the United Nations for the first time, as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signals an end to accords with Israel.
DetailsWorld in brief – Assange deadline expires
Swedish authorities have until today to question Julian Assange over accusations of sexual molestation and unlawful coercion.
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