No major intelligence failure in Sydney cafe siege: inquiry
The review found that in the last months of his life, Monis had apparently become inspired by the Islamic State group and had rapidly become radicalised.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Police bullet fragments killed Sydney cafe siege victim: inquest
One of the two hostages who died in a Sydney cafe siege last December was killed by ricochets of a police bullet or bullets, an inquest heard Thursday.
Thu Jan 29 2015
Australia to erect permanent memorial for Sydney siege victims
Australia will built a permanent memorial to remember the victims of the Sydney cafe siege, officials said Sunday as they vowed never to forget the two hostages who died in the stand-off.
Sun Jan 11 2015
Australia fears fresh attacks as Sydney mourns siege victims
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday warned of another terrorist attack in the aftermath of the fatal Sydney cafe siege.
Tue Dec 23 2014
Sydney siege victims remembered as floral tributes removed
Mourners were to attend emotional services for the victims of the Sydney cafe siege as volunteers and workers removed a giant sea of flowers laid in their memory amid plans for a permanent memorial.
Tue Dec 23 2014
Australian PM says cafe siege 'horrific wake-up call'
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Thursday admitted Sydney's cafe siege was "an horrific wake-up call".
Thu Dec 18 2014
Abbott says will not rest till Australians safe as possible
Prime Minister Tony Abbott vowed Wednesday not to rest until he was assured Australians were safe, as he formally announced a review into the fatal Sydney cafe siege.
Wed Dec 17 2014
Sydney cafe siege victims hailed as 'heroes'
Two hostages killed in a siege at a central Sydney cafe Tuesday were hailed as heroes "willing to lay down their lives so others might live" in a church service mourning their deaths.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Australia mourns after tragic end to cafe siege
Grieving Australians on Tuesday eulogised the victims of the Sydney cafe siege.
Tue Dec 16 2014
The timeline of the Sydney cafe siege
Here is the timeline of the 16-hour siege situation which took place in Sydney on Monday.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Australian Muslim groups condemn Sydney cafe siege
More than 40 Australian Muslim groups on Monday jointly condemned a siege at a Sydney cafe in which hostages were taken by an armed man and an Islamic flag displayed.
Mon Dec 15 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024