The discovery of an AIDS-like virus in koalas is raising newfound fears the animal may soon face extinction. Derek Henkle reports for VOA News from Queensland, Australia.

With four trips this year to Australia having been called off, excitement over Obama is dwindling. As Derek Henkle reports, some are beginning to question whether the cancellations will affect perception of the US administration.

They’re called micronations, and they say they comprise a burgeoning movement for people who are dissatisfied with politics – or just want to have some fun. But as Derek Henkle reports, some are questioning their legal validity.

UK rock stars Stereophonics Sunday closed out their Australian tour, playing to a crowd of thousands of fans at an MTV festival in Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park. They chat with The Associated Press about their tour Down Under.

The two main faces behind Stereophonics aren’t actually related, but if you listen to them talk about their childhood you’d swear they could be brothers. The two open up about growing up together and their pre-show rituals.

Refugee rights activists condemn Australia’s ban on Afghans and Sri Lankans. As Derek Henkle reports from Sydney, there are reports that some asylum seekers have begun hunger strikes in protest.

Five-time Grammy award winner Kelly Rowland’s success, teaming up with DJ David Guetta for “When Loves Takes Over,” has seen her traversing the globe. She chats with Derek Henkle about finding her footing post Destiny’s Child.

In part one, of a two-part interview with Derek Henkle for APTN, the superstar DJ chats about who’s the best dancers, playing on a plane and clearing the dancefloor.

David Guetta is one of the most successful producers in the business. He’s created chart-toppers for big name acts like: The Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Akon, Estelle and Madonna. Including the chat topper “I Gotta Feeling.”

Five-time Grammy award winner Kelly Rowland feels like she is finally finding her place in the music world, thanks to the success of her latest hit, ‘When Love Takes Over’.