Broad support for his release seems to have grown more out of resentment of his treatment by the U.S. justice system than concerns about press protections.
Author: DAMIEN CAVE
Julian Assange Pleads Guilty to Espionage, Securing His Freedom
The WikiLeaks founder, who entered the plea in a U.S. courtroom in Saipan in the Western Pacific, arrived home in Australia on Wednesday night.
Putin Came to Asia to Disrupt, and He Succeeded
His embrace of North Korea and deal making with Vietnam injected more potential threats into a region already strained by Taiwan tensions and South China Sea clashes.
In China’s Backyard, America Has Become a Humbler Superpower
The United States no longer towers over the Asia-Pacific, dictating terms to its allies. Instead, it’s offering to be a teammate and share responsibilities.
Why I Love the Sydney Opera House
The art is accessible, the attendees cut across the social spectrum and the architecture beguiles.
Papua New Guinea Landslide Has Buried 2,000 People, Officials Say
Just getting to survivors has proved to be an enormous challenge, with a blocked highway and unstable ground “posing ongoing danger” to rescue workers.
Isolated and Defiant, Israel Vows to ‘Stand Alone’ in War on Hamas
As the death toll in Gaza has risen, countries have turned their backs on Israel. The consequences of those desertions, from security to economics, risk turning Israel into a pariah.
‘Dead Poets Society’ Has Some Distinctly Australian Relevance
Brought to life by the Australian director Peter Weir, the movie’s conflict reflects a collective cultural trait his fellow citizens can relate to.
What I Learned From an Act of Violence in Sydney That Hit Too Close to Home
Amid early tidbits of misinformation came lessons about dodging falsities and allowing facts to build a story.
What We Gained (and Lost) When Our Daughter Unplugged for a School Year
My 13-year-old has left her phone behind for hiking, chores and study in the Australian wilderness. Our pen-and-paper correspondence is opening up an unexpected world.