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Royals Prince Harry And Meghan Markle, Go Barefoot On Australia Beach

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 19, 2018

British royals Harry and Meghan kicked off their shoes and donned tropical garlands Friday as they hit Sydney's famed Bondi beach for the latest stop on their Australian tour.

What Prince Harry's 98-Year-Old Friend Told Meghan On Pregnancy

World News | ANI | Wednesday October 17, 2018

When Prince Harry re-united with 98-year-old friend at Sydney Opera House, he introduced her to Meghan. The two talked about Meghan's pregnancy.

Prince Harry, Pregnant Meghan Make First Public Outing Down Under Britain

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 16, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan have made their first appearances since announcing they are expecting a baby, kicking off a high-profile Pacific trip on Tuesday with a photo in front of Sydney's dazzling Opera House and posing with koalas.

Same-Sex Penguin 'Couple' To Foster Egg Together

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 15, 2018

Two male penguins who have paired up as a "same-sex couple" have become so good at nesting that zookeepers in Sydney have given them a real egg to look after.

Sprint Superstar Usain Bolt Looking Forward To His First Football Start In Sydney

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 10, 2018

Bolt said the coach of his side has indicated he will be in the starting line-up in a friendly fixture.

Want to Move to Australia? Sydney Or Melbourne May Be Off Limits

World News | Jason Scott, Bloomberg | Tuesday October 9, 2018

New migrants wanting to settle in Australia may soon face a big condition on their stay: Sydney and Melbourne will be off limits.

Mayday Call Triggers Emergency Response In Sydney, Plane Lands Safely

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 4, 2018

A United Airlines flight carrying 194 passengers and crew from Los Angeles landed without incident in Sydney early on Thursday after a mayday call caused by low fuel triggered a major emergency response in Australia's largest city.

Meet The Tech Billionaire Who Bought Australia's Most Expensive Home

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 27, 2018

Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has bought a Sydney waterfront mansion for a reported Aus$100 million (US$72 million), media said Thursday, eclipsing the previous Australian purchase record set by his business partner.

Shilpa Shetty Recounts Racist Encounter At Sydney Airport, Says 'We Are Not Pushovers'

Entertainment | Sunday September 23, 2018

Shilpa Shetty wrote: "Travelling from Sydney to Melbourne, at the check in counter met a grumpy Mel, who decided it was "OK" to speak curtly to "US""

US Woman Who Smuggled Cocaine In Heels Jailed In Australia

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 6, 2018

A US woman, who was found with cocaine stuffed inside her high heels and other belongings in her luggage, was jailed on Thursday for smuggling drugs into Australia.

Virat Kohli Recalls Sydney Test Row: "I'm So Sorry, Please Don't Ban Me"

Wednesday September 5, 2018

Annoyed by the crowd taunts, Virat Kohli showed his middle finger to a section of the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the second Test in 2012.

The 20-Hour Flight Is Coming. And It May Have A Gym

World News | Angus Whitley, Bloomberg | Monday September 3, 2018

The goal of a non-stop flight from Sydney to London -- half the way around the planet -- took a leap forward as the world's top planemakers convinced Qantas Airways they can make the 20-hour route a reality.

Sri Lankan Man In Australia Arrested, Charged With Terror Plotting

World News | Reuters | Friday August 31, 2018

Australia has arrested and charged a Sri Lankan man with planning a terror attack after finding "symbolic locations within Sydney" listed as possible targets in his notebook, police said on Friday.

30,000 Australian Muslims Pray To End "Worst Drought In Living Memory"

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 22, 2018

Bakrid 2018: About 30,000 Australian Muslims gathered in Sydney on Wednesday to pray for an end to what has been called the "worst drought in living memory".

Former Tour De France Winner Jan Ullrich Held Over Prostitute Assault

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 10, 2018

Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich was arrested early Friday for allegedly assaulting a prostitute in Frankfurt, police said, just a week after the German national was briefly detained in Spain.