POLITICS & POLICY

Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten accused Prime Minister Tony Abbott of being “ineligible” to lead the country after travel entitlement leaks.

The disenchantment in Gaza over Hamas, for dragging the protracted war has allowed the dramatic entry of Mahmoud Abbas into the scene

It's just a matter of time when the chaos and pain of Sept. 11, 2001 starts all over again. At least that's what a former director of the CIA said on the seemingly pruning and sprucing tirades between the U.S. government and the radical terror group Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

People's issues need to be at the centre stage of any poll campaign.

U.S. specialists have created a likeness of the killer using his eyes as seen on the gruesome beheading video.

Economic management without job creation will definitely lead to dissent and public frustration

Low inflation sums up the weakness of the economies in the 28 member European Union

Bell FX Currency Outlook: Ranges were limited with Europe taking an extended weekend and little new data released.

Syria has expressed willingness to collaborate with the United States to fight and vaporise the terror group ISIS jihadists. But it cautioned the American government that any battles targeted against the militants, including airstrikes, must be coordinated with the government.

Spurred by U.S. surveillance and a monopoly probe of Microsoft, China has developed its own operating system (OS) that may be ready for launch in October.

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Arctic is becoming the theatre of competition between regional powers thanks to its wealth of unexplored oil and energy sources.

Canadian councillors wore pink to hold a unique protest against a “dysfunctional” mayor.

Australia's role in Iraq may be "limited" considering the lack of a more coherent U.S. policy towards Iraq, strategic experts said. The Abbot government may be considering a greater role beyond humanitarian aid in the fight against ISIS.

Russia is keen to have a foothold in the Middle East with an ally in Syria

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has scheduled Oct 26 as a day for parliamentary election in his country, effectively breaking up the present composition of Ukraine's Parliament. He said the dissolution and early parliamentary elections were part of his plan to regain peace in Ukraine.

U.S. fast-food global chain, Burger King, is in talks of buying Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons that could see the former switch headquarters to the North American country. Shares of both companies immediately jumped on the news on Monday.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is apparently trying to use education and jobs to keep the Islamist population in the country on track. Australian government is going spend over $13 million on young Muslims who are potential jihadists.

It was claimed that U.S. journalist James Foley, who was seen getting assassinated on camera a few days back, had already been killed one year ago. The claim comes from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s office.

Housing sector sops are a best way to retain the middle class support

The old chestnut of average Kiwi forced to pay more gets a new paradigm and a consumer-rights edge

Peter Theo Curtis, an American journalist held captive in Syria for the past two years, has been freed on Sunday.

Economic gains stemming from foreign trade cannot be sacrificed for political gains.

Police need to exercise more vigil and less ferocity while tackling local tensions

Dialogue with the rebels and Russia can soften the strife

Israeli and Palestinian residents long for peace and security from their respective leaderships.

A mystery that might get a closure after the renewed efforts by Dutch and Australian firms

Soon after his speech about ISIS, President Obama returned to playing golf. The incident stirred up the press and the Internet.

The New Zealand Court of Appeals has decided to extend the restraining order for Kim Dotcom's assets. He will not be able to access some of his property like luxury cars and artwork worth millions of dollars until 2015.