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The ANZAC Day Centenary commemorated at Gallipoli
A hundred years since the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs) at Gallipoli, Turkey, on April 25, 1915, a pre-dawn memorial service began at dawn. An estimated 11,400 troops from Australia and New Zealand were killed in the course of the campaign at the cove.
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As is happened: Turkey, world leaders remember Gallipoli battle centenary
Turkey on April 24 hosted world leaders to commemorate the centenary of the World War I battle of Gallipoli, sending out a message of reconciliation -- and patriotic pride over one of the most dramatic Ottoman victories of the war.
LIVE: Turkey, world leaders remember Gallipoli battle centenary
Turkey on April 24 hosts world leaders to commemorate the centenary of the World War I battle of Gallipoli, sending out a message of reconciliation -- and patriotic pride over one of the most dramatic Ottoman victories of the war.
Australians, New Zealanders, Turks gather for Gallipoli centenary
Thousands of Australians, New Zealanders and Turks gathered on Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula on April 23 ahead of the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War I.
Security was especially tight as the former adversaries now face a common threat from Islamist militant violence.
Australian PM to talk border security on Turkey trip
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said April 20 that he will use a trip to Turkey for Anzac Day commemorations to push Ankara for increased security on its border with Syria and Iraq.
Terror arrests in Australia over planned Anzac Day attack
Two men were arrested in Melbourne on April 18 for allegedly planning an Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)-inspired attack at Anzac Day commemorations honouring soldiers who fought and died for Australia -- the country's most important national event.
Australia failing to end indigenous disadvantage: PM
Australia's failure to end the entrenched disadvantage of Aboriginal people was described by Prime Minister Tony Abbott Wednesday as "profoundly disappointing" with key targets missed and employment levels actually worsening.
Australia PM to fight party vote to oust him
Party critics of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott launched a dramatic bid Friday to unseat the unpopular conservative leader after less than 18 months in office, but he vowed to fight on.
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Freed reporter Greste to fight for colleagues still in Cairo jail
Australian journalist Peter Greste will keep fighting to free his colleagues still jailed in Egypt, his family said Monday, after he was released following more than 400 days in prison on charges of backing the Muslim Brotherhood.
Eight children found dead at Australian property
Eight children ranging from babies to teenagers were found dead at a home in the Australian city of Cairns Dec. 19, police said, reportedly in a gruesome mass stabbing that comes just days after a deadly siege in Sydney.
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