Tag: Oceania
American Samoa culture plays role in US citizenship ruling
HONOLULU — In a decision citing American Samoa cultural traditions, those born in the U.S. territory shouldn't have citizenship automatically forced on them, a...
New Zealand considers off-shore defense of the America’s Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The next defense of the America’s Cup could be held outside New Zealand after holder Team New Zealand failed to...
Chalmers into 100 freestyle final; Cody Simpson misses out
ADELAIDE, Australia — Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers and singer Cody Simpson were listed side-by-side in the promotional billing for a documentary series series ahead...
Australia says it’s reached a free trade deal with Britain
CANBERRA, Australia — Britain and Australia had agreed on a free trade deal that will be released later Tuesday, Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan...
Queen Elizabeth II meets Australia’s Morrison at Windsor
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has held a face-to-face audience with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Windsor Castle.
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Titmus just misses world record at Australian Olympic trials
ADELAIDE, Australia — Ariarne Titmus narrowly missed the world record as she won the women’s 200-meter freestyle on Monday night at the Australian Olympic...
Test forward Boyd Cordner retires from National Rugby League
SYDNEY — Former Australia captain Boyd Cordner has retired from rugby league because of the concussion symptoms that have kept him on the sidelines...
Mack Horton won’t defend 400-meter gold medal in Tokyo
ADELAIDE, Australia — Mack Horton won’t defend his Olympic 400-meter freestyle title in Tokyo after failing to make the Australian team for the event.
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Swimmer controversially withdraws before Olympic trials
Singer Cody Simpson was dominating attention ahead of Australia’s Olympic swimming trials until Maddie Groves withdrew from the six-day meet following a series of...
Australia advances in Asian qualifying for World Cup
Australia became the fourth Asian team to advance to the third stage of World Cup qualifying after beating Nepal 3-0 on Friday.
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