Freya Petersen

Breaking News writer in Brisbane

GlobalPost

Freya Petersen was born in New York City and raised in Australia, and has worked as a journalist in Asia, Europe and the United States. Before joining GlobalPost, she lived for four years in Paris, working as a reporter and editor for the broadcaster France 24 and the International Herald Tribune (New York Times Co.). She began her career in Sydney, as a reporter and chief of staff at country's biggest selling metropolitan broadsheet, the Sydney Morning Herald. An avid traveler, whether on assignment or vacation, she has most recently spent time in Iran, Lebanon, Myanmar, South America, the Balkans and Russia. She has written and produced Web video reports for the New York Times, International Herald Tribune, London Telegraph, South China Morning Post and Sydney Morning Herald. She now lives in Brisbane, Australia.

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Blue Rhino propane gas plant explodes in Florida, injuring 8 (VIDEO)

A series of explosions blew the roof off the Blue Rhino propane gas plant in central Florida late Monday night.

Blue Rhino propane gas plant explodes in Florida, injuring 8 (VIDEO)
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Father and son from New Zealand presumed dead in avalanche on Pakistan's K2

Father and son from New Zealand presumed dead in avalanche on Pakistan's K2
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Actors Evan Rachel Wood gives birth to baby boy with Jamie Bell

Actors Evan Rachel Wood gives birth to baby boy with Jamie Bell
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India: Delhi gang rape defendant changes his story

India: Delhi gang rape defendant changes his story
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Iraq: Baghdad car bombings kill scores during rush hour

Iraq: Baghdad car bombings kill scores during rush hour
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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visits Aussie troops in Afghanistan

Kevin Rudd, who only weeks ago took over the leadership of the ruling Labor Party, told Australian troops at Tarin Kowt that "it's about time we brought you back."

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visits Aussie troops in Afghanistan
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US urges Egypt to pull "back from the brink" after security forces fire on pro-Morsi sit-in

Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the killing of scores of Arab Brotherhood supporters during a sit-in at a Cairo mosque, calling for its Arab ally to respect freedom of expression.

US urges Egypt to pull "back from the brink" after security forces fire on pro-Morsi sit-in

Church bus packed with teenagers crashes in Indianapolis, killing 3 (VIDEO)

The Indianapolis Fire Department said the bus, full of kids returning home from summer camp, was attempting a turn at high speed off I-465.

Church bus packed with teenagers crashes in Indianapolis, killing 3 (VIDEO)

Charges brought in Hudson River boat crash, as 2nd body is found (VIDEO)

A man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter over a nighttime speedboat crash on the Hudson River that killed a bride-to-be and the best man in her wedding party.

Charges brought in Hudson River boat crash, as 2nd body is found (VIDEO)

Pope Francis tells Brazilian bishops to spread the gospel and stem exodus to evangelism

In a speech to bishops in Rio De Janeiro, Francis blamed an exodus of faithful from the Brazilian Catholic Church squarely on bishops' lack of understanding of followers' problems.

Pope Francis tells Brazilian bishops to spread the gospel and stem exodus to evangelism
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North Korea marks Korean War 'victory' with parade in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un, the Hermit Kingdom's 30-year-old leader, attended the parade of goose-stepping soldiers and machines in the main plaza in Pyongyang.

North Korea marks Korean War 'victory' with parade in Pyongyang
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Driver of derailed Spanish train refusing to talk to police: reports

Reports are emerging that Francisco Jose Garzon, 52, was ordered to slow down before the crash that killed 78 in north-west Spain.

Driver of derailed Spanish train refusing to talk to police: reports
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Same gun used in killings of Tunisian opposition leaders Belaid and Brahmi

Tunisian opposition leader Mohamed Brahmi, shot dead yesterday, was killed with the same gun used to assassinate Chokri Belaid six months ago, according to a report.

Same gun used in killings of Tunisian opposition leaders Belaid and Brahmi
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Rock's bad boy Mick Jagger turns 70, with friends and fans paying tribute (VIDEO)

Mick Jagger celebrates his 70th birthday on Friday, July 26, and the best wishes, tributes and recollections are rolling in.

Rock's bad boy Mick Jagger turns 70, with friends and fans paying tribute (VIDEO)
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Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi charged with murder as clashes kill 7 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Mohamed Morsi was reportedly being held on charges he killed a soldier and conspired with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, as the country saw rival protests turn violent.

Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi charged with murder as clashes kill 7 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)