When it comes to ringing in the new year, nothing beats a good fireworks show. For some truly iconic fireworks, look no further than the annual Sydney New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Sydney, Australia. No matter where you are in the world, you can ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (CNN) — A major police operation was under way Monday in Sydney where hostages are being held in a ...

SYDNEY, Australia - A hostage situation continued to unfold in downtown Sydney on Monday morning, as an apparent gunman entered a cafe and allegedly held its occupants. A black flag with white Arabic writing could later be seen in the window, according to ...

A thick haze from raging wildfires in Australia engulfed Sydney on Tuesday, creating dangerous air conditions and smoke so thick it was enough to trigger fire alarms in buildings across the city. The winds on Tuesday from the north pushed smoke into the ...

I saw “Avatar” in Sydney, Australia, at this time last year, and when those golden eyes snapped open at the end, it took me a moment to remember where I was — not just because I’d been caught up in the movie, but because I’d already been ...

A gunman entered a cafe in downtown Sydney, Australia early Monday and took hostages in what became a 16-hour siege that ended with his death and the deaths of two hostages. Police believe the hostage-taker was a man named Man Haron Monis, who was born in ...

While the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are just two of the stunning landmarks downtown Sydney, Australia has to offer, most visitors Sunday morning were far more interested in Bulbasaur, Psyduck and Krabby. Ever since the augmented reality mobile ...

Reporting from Sydney, Australia — As the investigation of Sydney’s deadly hostage siege continued Tuesday, thousands of Australians paid tribute to the victims, pouring out their grief and leaving flowers near the crime scene at a busy downtown ...