Google slams Australia law forcing tech giants to pay for news

AFP 08/17/2020

SYDNEY — US technology giant Google went on the offensive Monday against an Australian plan forcing digital giants to pay for news content, telling users their personal data would be “at risk.” Australia announced last month that firms…

Tourist ‘crushed by whale’s tail’ in Australia

Agence France Presse 08/03/2020

SYDNEY — A tourist snorkeling off Australia’s pristine northwest coast was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being struck by a whale, medics said Monday. The victim was exploring near the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef in the…

Jinri Park defends being a waitress in Australia: ‘Nothing wrong with having that job’

Niña V. Guno 07/15/2020

As Korean model Jinri Park gets a fresh start in Sydney, Australia, she revealed getting criticism for her choice to work as a waitress. Park said that by sharing her new job, she wanted to “inspire others…

WHO: Indoor airborne spread of coronavirus possible

Associated Press 07/10/2020

LONDON — The World Health Organization is acknowledging the possibility that COVID-19 might be spread in the air under certain conditions — after more than 200 scientists urged the agency to do so. In an open letter…

For hippo Fiona’s 3rd birthday, zoo seeks aid for Australia

01/24/2020

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo is using the third birthday of its beloved hippo, born premature, as a way to raise money for Australian wildlife affected by the recent bushfires. Instead of sending birthday gifts for Fiona, the Ohio…

Champ Osaka, runner-up Kvitova into 3rd round in Australia

01/22/2020

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Naomi Osaka threw her racket, tossed a ball and kicked the racket again for good measure, before sitting for a while with a towel over her head. She sensed the crowd…

Man burned as huge wildfire forms during Australia crisis

Associated Press 01/11/2020

BURRAGATE, Australia — Two wildfires merged to form a massive inferno in southeast Australia on Saturday, and a man suffered serious burns protecting a home during a night of treacherous conditions during the nation’s unprecedented fire crisis.…

LOOK: Lizzo helps pack goods for Australia bushfire victims

Ryan Arcadio 01/10/2020

Singer-songwriter Lizzo took some time off from her performances in Australia to pack goods for those affected by the ongoing bushfires in the country. The American artist performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House earlier this week,…

Bishops call for prayers as Australia bushfires continue

Ador Vincent Mayol, Carla P. Gomez, Tina G. Santos 01/07/2020

Catholic bishops on Monday asked the faithful to pray for Australia as catastrophic bushfires continue to blaze across the country. The Diocese of Balanga in Bataan has released a prayer in solidarity with the people in Australia.…

Cooler weather brings respite in Australian wildfire crisis

AP 01/05/2020

SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defended his leadership and his government’s record on climate change Sunday as milder temperatures brought hope of a respite from wildfires that have ravaged three states, claiming 24 lives and…

Catriona Gray shows its cool to hang out with your parents

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/04/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s Instagram account is full of pictures of her artistic and modelling endeavors now that she is officially back in the Philippines and done with her beauty queen duties.…

Sydney fireworks to go ahead despite massive protest petition

AFP 12/29/2019

SYDNEY — A petition to cancel Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks and use the money to fight bushfires ringing the city has topped 260,000 signatures, but officials say the show will go on. Sydney is spending…

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