A Briton has been killed in a double murder in New Zealand, according to reports. More »
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict, wrapping up his visit to Australia, on Sunday urged a crowd of 400,000 young people to beware the spreading "spiritual desert" that often accompanied modern prosperity. More »
SYDNEY (Reuters) - At most outdoor festivals the longest queues are generally for the portable toilets and bar but at World Youth Day in Sydney, the Catholic Church's version of Woodstock, one of the biggest queues is for confessing sins. More »
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Here is the text of Pope Benedict's apology for sexual abuse of minors by clergy in Australia. More »
A woman has been savaged by a kangaroo on her farm in Australia but was saved by her son's dog. More »
Pope Benedict has apologised for sexual crimes carried out by Catholic priests in Australia, saying those responsible should be hunted down. More »
Scientists in Australia have dissected a giant squid in front of an audience in order to find out more about how they live. More »
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict, who generally wears a white skull cap known as a "zuchetto", was given a Mickey Mouse cap with ears on Friday. More »
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Almost $60 billion in liquefied natural gas projects in Australia could be stalled because of a scheme to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a newspaper said on Friday, quoting gas producer Woodside Petroleum Ltd. More »

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