In his parting letter, Mr. Mattis warned that America must “treat allies with respect” to preserve world peace.
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Letter 86: From ScoMo and Xi to Goop and #MeToo: Australia Looks Back at 2018
This week’s Australia Letters revisits a year of revolving doors, gender, tech and geopolitical challenges.
Global Health: An Island Nation’s Health Experiment: Vaccines Delivered by Drone
In Vanuatu, 20 percent of children miss their shots because villages are so hard to reach. It has hired an Australian company to fly them in.
Australia Recognizes West Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
The prime minister formally recognized West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, but said Australia would not move its embassy until a peace settlement is reached.
Letter 85: The Fight for and Against Australian Secrecy
This week’s Australia Letter would like to tell you more, a lot more, but it can’t.
News Analysis: Australian Gag Order Stokes Global Debate on Secrecy
When a local judge placed a gag order on a high-profile criminal case, it muzzled journalists and publishers around the world from reporting on a subject of international interest.
Pope Expels Two Cardinals Implicated in Sex Abuse From His Council
One of the cardinals is George Pell of Australia, who has been facing charges of sexual abuse in legal proceedings subject to a gag order in his country.
How ‘Subtle Asian Traits’ Became a Global Hit
A group of Asian-Australian students started a Facebook group to share jokes and memes about their experiences. Now, it has nearly a million followers all over the world.
Thai Court Holds Bahraini Soccer Star Who Escaped Persecution
The Bahraini man, Hakeem al-Araibi, had been granted refugee status in Australia, but was detained in Thailand after a request from his home country to extradite him.
Australia’s Migrant Camps Are ‘Crime Against Humanity,’ Lawsuit Claims
More than 1,000 migrants held in offshore detention centers said the government had abrogated its “duty of care,” as required by international law.