An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.
Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.
State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.
Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.
Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.
About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them.
NSW coastline has seen four shark attacks since Sunday, as experts say rainy conditions draw sharks to beach areas.
The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam's president.
As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality.