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Missing 2-Year-Old Girl In US Found Asleep In Remote Area Using Family Dog As Pillow

Missing 2-Year-Old Girl In US Found Asleep In Remote Area Using Family Dog As Pillow

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Saturday September 23, 2023

A 2-year-old girl who went missing in Michigan, US, with two family dogs was found asleep in the woods hours later using one of her pets as a pillow.

Australian Woman Mauled By Her 2 Rottweilers As Neighbours Watch

Australian Woman Mauled By Her 2 Rottweilers As Neighbours Watch

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Thursday September 21, 2023

She suffered major blood loss and serious bite wounds to her limbs when her dogs turned on her.

Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response

Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response

Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 21, 2023, Sydney

Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.

Australia Says It Has Raised Canada Khalistani Terrorist's Death With India

Australia Says It Has Raised Canada Khalistani Terrorist's Death With India

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Rohit Paul | Wednesday September 20, 2023, New Delhi

In its first reaction to the controversy over Canada's allegation that India played a role in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist, Australia has called the reports "concerning" and said it has raised the issue with its "Indian counterparts".

Australia Warns Of Worse Fires, Heat As El Nino Kicks In

Australia Warns Of Worse Fires, Heat As El Nino Kicks In

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 19, 2023, Australia

Australia's weather bureau confirmed on Tuesday that an El Nino weather pattern is under way, bringing hot and dry conditions that risk a severe wildfire season and drought.

Indian-Origin Man In Australia Sues Hospital Claiming Wife's C-Section Caused Him "Psychotic Illness"

Indian-Origin Man In Australia Sues Hospital Claiming Wife's C-Section Caused Him "Psychotic Illness"

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday September 19, 2023

An Indian-origin man in Australia has sued a hospital for $1 billion (approximately Rs 5,000 crore) over claims that he developed a "psychotic illness" as a result of watching his wife give birth via C-section.

3 Injured In Australian University Campus Stabbing

3 Injured In Australian University Campus Stabbing

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2023, Sydney, Australia

Three people have been injured after a stabbing at an Australian university campus on Monday afternoon, police said.

Australia Sees "Very Uncommon" Heatwave, Temperatures Set To Break Records

Australia Sees "Very Uncommon" Heatwave, Temperatures Set To Break Records

Reuters | Monday September 18, 2023, Sydney

A spring heatwave across large parts of Australia's southeast, including Sydney, will intensify on Monday, the weather bureau said, with temperatures expected to peak up to 16 degrees Celsius (60 Fahrenheit) above the September average.

Australian Man Surfs With Pet Python Around His Neck, Fined $1,500

Australian Man Surfs With Pet Python Around His Neck, Fined $1,500

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2023, Sydney

As if sharks were not already enough to worry about, an Australian surfer has been seen paddling out with a python coiled around his neck.

Indigenous Rights Supporters Rally Across Australia Ahead Of Key Vote

Indigenous Rights Supporters Rally Across Australia Ahead Of Key Vote

Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 17, 2023, Sydney

Australians rallied around the country on Sunday to fight for a landmark Indigenous rights reform that is bleeding support in the polls before an October 14 referendum.

Explained: Why Australia's Sydney Is Engulfed In Smoke For Days

Explained: Why Australia's Sydney Is Engulfed In Smoke For Days

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday September 15, 2023

The city of Sydney in Australia is currently engulfed in thick wood smoke resulting from the hazard reduction burns ahead of the wildfire season.

Smoke Blankets Sydney As Australia Prepares For "Most Intense" Bushfires

Smoke Blankets Sydney As Australia Prepares For "Most Intense" Bushfires

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 13, 2023, Sydney

A smoky haze blanketed Australia's scenic Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city's fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season.

"Breathed On Back Of My Neck": Ex Australia Minister Harassed In Parliament

"Breathed On Back Of My Neck": Ex Australia Minister Harassed In Parliament

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 12, 2023, Sydney

Australia's former home affairs minister said Tuesday a male colleague used to breathe down her neck as she spoke in parliament, becoming the latest woman to question the country's political culture.

5-Year-Old Girl Dies Days After Being Misdiagnosed With Common Cold In Australia

5-Year-Old Girl Dies Days After Being Misdiagnosed With Common Cold In Australia

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Monday September 11, 2023

After running COVID-19 and RSV tests which came back negative, hospital advised the family she was suffering from a viral infection and sent her home.

New Zealand Woman, 33, Dies Of Health Condition After She Was Told By Doctors That She Was Faking Her Illness

New Zealand Woman, 33, Dies Of Health Condition After She Was Told By Doctors That She Was Faking Her Illness

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Thursday September 07, 2023

Ms Aston became an advocate for patients right after she was told she was faking her EDS symptoms by doctors and blamed them on mental illness.

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