Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Oct. 18

CANBERRA -- Australia has reversed the former government's decision of recognizing west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

"Australia's embassy has always been, and remains, in Tel Aviv," said Penny Wong, the Australian minister for foreign affairs, on Tuesday. (Australia-Israel-Capital)

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BRUSSELS -- The Council of the European Union (EU) on Monday issued sanctions against 11 individuals an