POLITICS & POLICY

A 1942 letter penned by Flight Sergeant Clifton Wedd spoke of why young men heed to the call of service during war times

A few days ago Iran was reported to have finally resolved its long term dispute with world powers about the planned nuclear plant that can generate weapons-grade materials. A delay in the negotiations are imminent because of the 6 countries fear of Iran might make use of the plant for nuclear weapons. Also, the peace talks were slowed when the side of Iran won't simply agree to all the 6 countries' demands.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop announced that Australia will provide $20 million to Syrian refugee children in the wake of the Syrian crisis.

As thousands of hippies in pot party spirit flock to the 420 International Day of Celebration at Mount Royal in Denver, Colorado at the legalization of medical marijuana in 20 states in United States of America, the debate burns hotly as the looser group tries to combat this new law.

The Abbott government is holding a review of current pension rules which could result in Australian workers who were born beginning 1959 receiving their pension at age 70 in 2029 from 67.

Australia's scientists have found one common enemy in the person of Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Since Mr Abbott won the September 2013 election, some of the country's brilliant researchers have complained that their funding has been cut. The scientists claim their "expertise" is constantly overlooked in favour of deniers and skeptics.

Former Finance Minister of Canada Jim Flaherty received the final goodbye from his family, friends and colleagues at St. James Cathedral in Toronto as they paid tribute to the deceased politician during a state funeral.

Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane launched a $13 million instrument to aid Au in its exploration of the Milky Way

Theories on the missing MH370 not only sparked conspiracies and cover-ups involving the Malaysian government. In a larger context, the MH370 brought into spotlight a grand intertwined plot involving the biggest and most powerful governments - the U.S. and the UK.

The New York Police Department has decided to stop its secret surveillance program which apparently aimed to track down spies within Muslim neighborhoods in New York.

Some 50 ships and helicopters are currently racing against time to rescue the 476 passengers aboard a sinking South Korean passenger ferry.

Two Australian foot-soldiers were reportedly killed by US drone strike in Yemen

New evidence suggesting that Barry O’Farrell did receive a $3000 bottle of wine may have led to his decision to resign as the Premiere of New South Wales. The reported resignation came in a press conference today. He had appeared before the Independent Commission against Corruption yesterday.

Latest 2013 data released by the New Zealand census office has shown that Kiwis born overseas in have hit more than one million persons.

Australia's definitely eager to clinch a free trade agreement with China, the world's second-largest economy. But will it bow down to the demands of the other Asian and bigger country? China wants the free trade agreement to include provisions, allowing the entry of foreign workers to work on Chinese-funded projects.

World’s renowned wreck hunters believes that Australian-led searchers have found MH370 crash site

American journalist Jeanne Moos from CNN has apologised to the people of New Zealand after her report on the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge poked fun on the traditional greeting the locals gave to the royals upon their arrival.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is known as a World Heritage site and the worsening effects of climate change have sparked fears that it would soon be destroyed and die.

3 separate escapes put state government budget cuts in question

Australia is second to US in terms of cyber-capabilities, ahead of China, Japan and South Korea

Who would have thought that a dog can now cast vote on the prestigious Parliament elections?

Attempted murder charges slapped against 9-month-old Mohammad Musa have been dismissed by a judge in Pakistan over the weekend after the police said they are no longer pursing the charges.

How destructible could the allegedly patented chip acquired by Jacob Rothschild be?

Hillary Clinton narrowly escaped an attack while she was giving her speech at a hotel in Las Vegas.

Bob Carr's new book, "Diary of a Foreign Minister," is currently dubbed as the Bridget Carr's Diary.

It may not be a selfie photo that became controversial like that of U.S. President Barack Obama and an athlete who has an endorsement for Samsung. But Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's photo talking on the phone and posted on Twitter has became viral and subject to parodies.

North American precious metals explorer Premium Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: PEM; OTCQX: PMMEF) pushes forward with another milestone in its drilling explorations as the company discovers high gold mineralization in the upper gold zone its Friday Gold Deposit project in Idaho County, Idaho. The announcement came on the heels after industry reports indicated gold prices are headed towards another record high after several days of decline.

Australian scientists have accused Prime Minister Tony Abbott of engineering an "environmental train wreck" less than one year in office. They said the changes Mr Abbott is implementing may cause "irreversible" damage to some of the most vulnerable ecosystems.

Australia Week in China commences as announced by Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson