Australian 'megablaze' brought under control

Jan 13,2020
Exhausted firefighters said they had finally brought Australia's largest "megablaze" under control Monday, as wet weather promised to deliver much-needed respite for countryside ravaged by bushfires.
World leaders pressure Iran on nuclear deal
Jan 13
The leaders of Britain, Germany and France have issued a joint statement to urge Iran to fully comply with a 2015 nuclear deal.
Airlines cancel Philippines flights after volcano
Jan 13
Airlines have cancelled some flights to and from the Philippines and the nearby island of Guam as ash spews into the air from a volcano near Manila.
Japanese leader meets with Saudi Crown Prince
Jan 13
Japan's Prime Minister has met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to discuss ways to ease political tension in the Middle East.
UK, US rap Iran for detention of UK ambassador
Jan 12
The British and US governments are criticizing Iran for briefly detaining London's ambassador to Tehran during an anti-government protest in the Iranian capital on Saturday.
Tsai wins Taiwan presidential election
Jan 12
Taiwan's incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen is now headed into a second term after soundly defeating her main rival in Saturday's presidential election.
Malta gets new PM after reporter murder outcry
Jan 12
Outsider Robert Abela is set to become Malta's new premier on Sunday after Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's downfall over the murder of an investigative journalist. Abela, who is seen as representing continuity, was elected leader of the Labour Party, meaning he automatically takes the role of prime minister.