Law enforcement officials in the Australian city prepared for a night of negotiations with the suspect, who remains unidentified.
The demands raise concerns that ISIS' call to Muslims to launch attacks in their own nations has been heeded for the first time.
Australia had previously said that it would continue to aid vulnerable countries in the Pacific region, rather than donate to the fund.
This was the second-largest drugs bust in the country and the police seized over 4,000 pounds of ecstasy and more than 2,000 pounds of meth.
Australia’s highest court is hearing a test case challenging the government’s right to intercept asylum seekers’ boats outside its waters.
Trade between Australia and India stands at around $15 billion a year, or just a tenth of that between Australia and China.
A Russian military airplane flying over the Baltic Sea was intercepted by NATO fighters on Monday, Latvia's army said.
Australia is trying to reduce its reliance on mineral exports, and expand its food and agricultural exports to a growing Asian middle class.
The British PM also denounced what he called Peter Kassig’s apparent "cold-blooded murder" by the Islamic State group.
"I guess I'll shake your hand, but I have only one thing to say to you: You need to get out of Ukraine," Canadian PM tells Russian president.
The G20 is usually an expensive photo op for world leaders, but this year's meeting has some real potential for impacting international politics.
The U.S. will commit $3 billion to climate change efforts in poor countries, President Obama will announce Friday.
Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of sending soldiers and weapons to help separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine launch a new offensive.
Pope Francis wants G-20 leaders to think about the people affected by their decisions at the world's biggest economic meeting.
The Vatican said showers will be built in public restrooms near St. Peter's Square for the city's homeless.
There are disagreements over whether the Russian warships are heading toward Australia in a deliberate show of power.
The Russian president didn't get the warmest welcome in China this week, and things may stay chilly at the G-20 summit.
The Chinese government is trying to limit Obama's public exposure during the visit.
Prime Minister Abbott reportedly said that the government will not force health care workers to go to Africa for treating Ebola patients.
Several people have been tested for Ebola in Australia, but so far, no cases have been reported in the country.
The teenager says in the video that nothing can stop the group's black flags from flying atop the White House and Buckingham Palace.
During the ceremony, dancers wore traditional costumes and thousands lined up to catch a glimpse of the charismatic leader.