Canada Recaptures Daring Helicopter Jailbreak Inmates
Canada has recaptured the inmates who escaped in a daring helicopter jailbreak from a facility near Quebec City almost two weeks ago.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 23 June 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has come off its recent highs to start this week of trading below 0.9400.
More Australians Now Favour Carbon Tax
In another hit on the embattled Abbott government, the latest survey by the Climate Institute found that only 30 per cent of Australians now are against the carbon law of the Gillard administration. That is a big decline from the 52 per cent in 2012, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.
Crown Prince Sworn In As King Felipe VI of Spain
Thursday marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in Spanish history. Not only did their wildly successful National Football Team return home after unceremoniously exiting the 2014 FIFA World Cup in the first round, the country also saw the exit of King Juan Carlos, the monarch who has led the country for several years. King Juan Carlos made his abdication official and his son, the Crown Prince Felipe has been sworn in as King Felipe VI and was welcomed to his seat by cheers a...
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Tony Abbott Extends Invitation For Talks With Clive Palmer to 'Smooth Relations' Before July
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has renewed his offer to set a meeting with Clive Palmer to work in smoothening relations with crossbench senators.
New Zealand Rejects Undersea Ore Mining Due to 'Uncertain' Effects to Environment
The New Zealand government has rejected a proposal for underwater mining for iron ore deposits said to be threatening the sanctuary of the rare and endangered Maui dolphins. According to the country's Environmental Protection Authority, the project was scrapped due to the "uncertainty" about the environmental effects off the coast of New Zealand.
Morgue Rejects Corpse for Being Too-fat
A corpse weighing 200-kilogram was denied by a morgue for being too-fat
Iraq Crisis: AU Hands in $5M Humanitarian Aid; 150 Aussies Join ISIS
Amid the Iraq crisis, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has recently announced Australia is giving $5 million humanitarian aid.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 19 June 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is considerably stronger after the US Federal Reserve surprised when it revised economic growth forecasts downwards overnight.
Tony Abbott Bill to Scrap Clean Energy 'Shot Down;' Opposition Challenges Double Dissolution Election
The Australian Labour and Greens parties have challenged Prime Minister Tony Abbott to a double dissolution election after the Senate has voted down a bill to scrap the Clean Energy Finance Corporation for the second time.
Australian Dairy, Beef Farmers Advised to Brace for 2014 El Niño Impacts
With the chance of the 2014 El Niño weather phenomenon still going, dairy and beef farmers in Australia have been advised to brace for potential impacts on the industry.
El Niño Lagging Behind, Could Come in September – Australia
From an initial July impact forecast, the Australia's Bureau of Meteorology announced the El Niño weather phenomenon seemed to lag behind and might probably develop by September, even as it saw a deceleration in Pacific Ocean warming associated with the weather pattern.
SMS Rates Expected to Drop on ACCC Regulation
SMS rates are expected to drop following a decision from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
NZ Gov't Accused of Endangering Maui Dolphins Due to Oil Exploration Plans in Sanctuary
The New Zealand Greens has accused the government of further endangering the rare Maui "hobbit" dolphin by opening its habitat to oil exploration and drilling.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 18 June 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar traded to a fresh one-week low, following dovish comments by the Reserve Bank of Australia yesterday and offshore moves into
the USD overnight.
Earthquake Rattles Oklahoma Morning Newscast, Meteorologist Shaken But Maintains Cool (VIDEO)
Oklahoma meteorologist Danielle Dozier of local KOCO-TV just got on air and was about to deliver her live morning weather report when the walls of the studio around her rattled from an earthquake.
Budget 2014: Win-Lose for Abbott Government as Deficit Levy Gets Senate OK, But Coalition Senator Slams Measure
A provision in the proposed Coalition budget that broke then Opposition leader Tony Abbott's promise not to impose a new tax was approved in the Australian Senate on Tuesday.
New Zealand PM John Key 'Makes Final Push' to Win UN Security Council Seat in U.S.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is stretching his final effort to win a seat in the United Nations Security Council as he arrives in the U.S.
Iraq Crisis Threatens People of the Whole World – PM Tony Abbott
Prime Minister Tony Abbot told parliament Monday that the situation in Iraq can give birth to a terrorist state
Iraq Crisis: Obama Sends 275 Armed Forces Personnel; Aussie Elite Forces on Alert
American President Barack Obama has sent 275 armed forces personnel to Iraq to provide support and security for the U.S. personnel and the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 17 June 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The AUD sits perilously close to 0.9400, almost exactly where it went out at the end of last week.
Australia's Gap Between Rich and Poor Continues to Grow Under Abbott Government
A new Oxfam survey has revealed a great disparity between Australia's rich and poor. According to Oxfam's report "Still the Lucky Country?" the gap continues to grow as Australia's wealthiest were found to be not paying enough tax.
Lionel Messi Can’t Win It This Time: Argentina Loses Hedge Funds Battle in U.S. Supreme Court
It is about time to know if Argentina manages to win the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. However, the South American nation lost another significant battle on Monday, June 16 when the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Argentina’s plea to pay holdout hedge funds in accordance with its restructured debt offers.
Hillary Clinton Calls Canada ‘Indispensable Partner’ of the United States
Hillary Clinton called Canada as an “indispensable partner” of the United States on the world stage.
Australia's Trade Chief Thinks Obama's Climate Change Plan 'Lacks Substance'
Australia's Trade Minister Andrew Robb has described U.S. President Barack Obama's climate change plan as having "no action associated with it." Robb said the president's bid to cut power-plant emissions in the U.S. lacks substance.
Iraq Crisis: US-Iran Alliance In talks for Iraq’s Aid against Militants
US-Iran alliance may happen soon as violence in Iraq escalate to uncontrollable level
Iraq Terror: Mass Killing Posted on Twitter (PHOTOS); 279 Killed in 24 Hours; Aussies Urged to Leave Iraq ASAP
Mass killings by Islamist militants were posted on Twitter; as military killed 279 in 24 hours; Bishop urged Aussies to leave Iraq ASAP
Oklahoma Tea Party Candidate Scott Esk Endorses Biblical Practice of Stoning Gay People to Death
Scott Esk, a Tea Party candidate in Oklahoma for the 91st district in the state house, appears to be endorsing an Old Testament Biblical practice of stoning gay people to death.
Iraq Terror: USS George HW Bush for Air Strikes Flown; AU Vows to Follow US
Iraq Terror: US Defence Secretary confirmed flying carrier USS George HW Bush to Iraq as Prime Minister Tony Abbott vows to follow US’ decision on Iraq
Australia to 'Fail' in Achieving Carbon Emission Reduction Targets Due to Shortfall
Australia is expected to achieve less than a third of its target carbon emission cuts, according to research firm Reputex. The report may be a reflection of the country's climate change policy.
Five Reasons Behind the Uber Taxi App Strike Across Europe
The advent of San Francisco-based Uber taxi app in European Union (EU) countries sparked massive strike across various cities such as London, Berlin, Paris, France, Barcelona and Madrid. Traditional taxi drivers mounted large-scale strikes across the various cities that commuters are beset with chaotic days of heavy traffic.
Racism, Stereotyping Killed Aboriginal Man in Canada Who Died During 34-hr ER Wait in 2008 – Inquest
Racism and stereotyping have been the major contributing factors that led to the untimely death in 2008 of Brian Sinclair, an aboriginal man, at the emergency room at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre. In fact, the failure of the medical staff to attend to the homeless, double-amputee was tantamount to homicide, the lawyer for the Sinclair family said during closing submissions at an inquest in Winnipeg.
Tony Abbott Assures 'Most Dependable Friend' to U.S. as Obama 'Maintains Stand' on Climate Change
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has pledged as the "most dependable" friend of the U.S. in a meeting with Pres. Barack Obama.
Climate Change: Australia Advised to Brace for More Devastating Indian Ocean Weather Events; Expect More and Severe Drought, Bushfires, Floods
As the world awaits for the potential impacts of a looming El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, countries around the Indonesian archipelago have been advised to brace for more devastating Indian Ocean weather events that could bring more and severe drought, bushfires and floods to affected countries, Australia included.
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