Karen Nettleton spent the past five years searching for her grandchildren, whose father was an ISIS fighter. Now their fate has become a political football.
Author: LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA
Protests in Australia Pit Vegans Against Farmers
Vegan protests across Australia have reignited debates about animal cruelty and sustainability, while raising questions about vigilante action.
The Great Barrier Reef Was Seen as ‘Too Big to Fail.’ A Study Suggests It Isn’t.
Even the largest ecosystems have limits when it comes to recovering from the impact of climate change, according to new research from Australia.
Prosecutors Accuse Australian Journalists of Violating Gag Order on Cardinal’s Trial
The journalists could face fines and possibly prison time over the allegations, which stem from Cardinal George Pell’s trial and conviction on sexual abuse charges.
Cardinal Pell Was Sentenced to 6 Years. Here’s How Other Countries Have Punished Abusive Clergy.
Cardinal Pell of Australia was sentenced to six years in prison for child sexual abuse. Other countries have had different approaches to dealing with abusive priests.
Cardinal George Pell Is Jailed to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction
Judge Peter Kidd of the County Court of Victoria said the cardinal, who was convicted in December of molesting two boys, would be sentenced on March 13.
Cardinal George Pell Sex Abuse Conviction Unsealed in Australia
In December, Cardinal Pell was found guilty of sexually abusing two 13-year-old boys. But the verdict was ordered to be kept secret pending a second trial.
The Police Were Called for Help. They Arrested Her Instead.
Over the past decade, laws in Western Australia have sent thousands of people to prison for unpaid fines. Aboriginal women are particularly vulnerable, and in the worst cases, have been arrested when they called for help.
The Flood Was Extraordinary. So Was Australians’ Response.
In the aftermath of record-breaking rain, residents of Townsville, Australia, are supporting one another in ways that mental health experts say are critical for coping with disasters.
‘Unprecedented’ Floods in Australia Force Hundreds to Evacuate
Police officers in the state of Queensland were left clinging to trees while snakes and crocodiles roamed the streets after days of heavy rainfall.