Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.
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Mining for Gold in Australia’s Migrant Past
“New Gold Mountain” highlights the complications of belonging for immigrants then and now.
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 George Pell of Australia Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
The 77-year-old cardinal, once an adviser to Pope Francis, was sentenced to six years in prison by a Melbourne court on Wednesday morning.
Cardinal George Pell of Australia Awaits Sentence for Molesting Boys
The 77-year-old cardinal, once an adviser to Pope Francis, could face decades in prison when a Melbourne court sentences him on Wednesday morning.
In Australia, Catholic Church’s Bank Is Full, but Pews Are Empty
As Cardinal George Pell faces jail time for sexually abusing two choirboys, the church he made financially secure is demoralized and losing members.
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.