Typhoon Rammasun Claims 18 Lives in China, Incurs $4.32B Losses (PHOTOS)
At least 18 people have died after typhoon Rammasun struck Hainan island off China's southern coast on Friday.
Turkey Called Israel ‘More Barbaric than Hitler,’ 425 Slaughtered So Far in Palestine ‘Massacre’
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of Turkey, accused Israel of “barbarism that surpasses Hitler.” Erdogan criticised the Israeli government after it had launched ground invasion in Gaza.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 21 July 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has started this week just under the .9400 mark as most of the volatility in financial markets which increased after the Malaysian Airlines disaster and the escalation of the conflict in Gaza dissipated.
Rebels to Hand over Corpses & Black Boxes while Australia Blames Russia for MH17
Pro-Russian rebels took control of the crash site after shooting down Malaysian Airlines jet MH17.
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Australia Falling Behind in Carbon Emissions Reduction; Al Gore, EU 'Disappointed'
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Climate Change Made 2013 New Zealand's Warmest Winter on Record
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BRICS Create Development Bank to Rival IMF, World Bank
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Kiwi Passenger Aboard Malaysia Airlines MH17; Local Military Official Posts Possible Admission of Shooting
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Ukraine and Russia Point Fingers At Each Other And Deny Responsibility Following Deadly Attack on Malaysia Airlines MH17
Just hours after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was reported to have lost contact from Ukraine Air Traffic Control and was the wreckage was found spread over several kilometres in the Donetsk area of Ukraine, Ukrainian officials have declared that the incident was carried out by people that they refer to as terrorists. Meanwhile, Russia has given the blame to actions made by the Ukrainian Government against Pro Moscow separatist groups.
Crater Big Enough to Fit Several MI-8 Helicopters Discovered in Siberia’s ‘End of the World’ (VIDEO)
A giant 80-metre crater enough to fit several MI-8 helicopters has been discovered in north Siberia's Yamal Peninsula, which when translated meant "end of the world."
Kim Dotcom May Sue New Zealand Spy Agency for Illegal Surveillance
Internet mogul Kim Dotcom is now thinking about suing New Zealand's spy agency for "illegal; surveillance." According to reports, the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found the police were justified in not pursuing any of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) officers for an illegal spying operation.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 18 July 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: Amid the geopolitical developments the AUD held its ground near 0.9380 after the Malaysian Airlines news hit the screens, but late in the US session the AUD lost ground and is now nearer 0.9340.
Australia’s Climate Policy ‘Not in Limbo’ as Carbon Tax Repeal Succeeds
Australia's Labour-backed carbon tax is now gone, thanks to the Senate. As Prime Minister Tony Abbott's promise to repeal carbon tax finally came true, the government has declared that the country's climate policy is "not in limbo."
Israel Invades Gaza after Killing 231 Palestinians & Injuring 1,700 in Last 10 Days
Israel launched it ground invasion on Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had placed orders to the military to go ahead. Israeli tanks arrived at Gaza on Thursday, July 17.
Nelson Mandela Google Doodle Commemorates His 96th Birthday [Watch Video]
In commemoration of the life and legacy of South African anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela, Google treats visitors to the search engine home page with a visual journey of his life with accompanying six of his remarkable quotes.
Australia Repeals Carbon Tax Law; Labor Promises to Revive Levy
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott finally fulfilled his campaign promise on Thursday, July 18, to repeal Julia Gillard's carbon tax law. To do that after two years when the tax was collected, the PM had the backing of the new crossbenchers in the Senate, along with the Palmer United Party. Thirty-nine legislators voted to repeal the carbon tax, while 32 Labor and Green members opposed the repeal.
Strong 2014 El Niño Unlikely, Pacific Cooling Off – Australia BoM
Meteorologists from Australia's Bureau of Meteorology announced on Wednesday that the tropical Pacific Ocean has cooled off, enough to surmise that the anticipated weather event El Niño is unlikely to be strong after all.
In Photos, Typhoon Rammasun Blasts the Philippines
Typhoon Rammasun, now on its way to strike southern China and northern Vietnam, forced over 400,000 people in the Philippines to evacuate and seek higher and safer grounds on Tuesday till Wednesday.
Canadian Soldiers in Hot Seat, Navy Ship Pulled Out of Intl Naval Exercise Due to Crew Misconduct
Canadian navy soldiers are now in the hot seat after navy ship HMCS Whitehorse was pulled out of an international naval exercise in the U.S. due to serious misconduct of at least three service men onboard.
New Zealanders Fight for Rights in Australia with Expat Party's Race to Parliament
Kiwis living in Australia are gearing up to fight for social service rights by making a bold move to win a seat in the New Zealand Parliament. If they succeed, they will lobby for New Zealanders in Australia to have fairer access to the country's social services and push for permanent residency rights.
Typhoon Rammasun Threatens China, Leaves 20 Dead in Philippines
China's southern coastal regions are now bracing for Typhoon Rammasun as it left 20 dead in the Philippines, alongside a massive electrical knockdown affecting millions of people.
Israel Plans Gaza ‘Take-Over’ as Hamas Refused to Attend Peace Talks in Cairo
Hamas has refused to take part in peace talks scheduled to be held in Cairo. Israel, on the other hand, is reportedly planning ground invasion of Gaza.
Kim Dotcom Vows to Drop 'Bombshell' on New Zealand Election Eve
New Zealand-based Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has announced he will "drop a political bombshell" on the eve of the country's general election. According to reports, Dotcom said he will prove Prime Minister John Key has been "lying."
Pulitzer Winning Immigration Activist Jose Vargas Detained at U.S. Airport
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas was detained at a U.S. airport on Tuesday, July 15.
Canada Takes Stand for Israel Again, U.S.A Maintains ‘Double Standards’
Canada has strongly criticised Hamas for refusing to accept Israel’s ceasefire, as proposed by Egypt.
Palestine Massacre Continues: Hamas Violates Ceasefire, Israel Promises to ‘Broaden Offensive’ in Reply
The massacre in Palestine continues but now the civilians in the country may start accusing Hamas of being responsible for further bloodshed.
Australia PM Tony Abbott 'Rescuing the Country' as Budget Approval Looms in Senate
Mr Abbott had vowed to continue his push to repeal the Labour-imposed carbon tax. He said he was confident Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer will change his mind on July 15. The prime minister said his government "won't rest until the carbon tax is gone."
Canada Makes History as Van Doos Takes Guard at Buckingham Palace after 70 Years
Canada made history after the Royal 22e Regiment at the Buckingham Palace on Monday, July 14.
Three Israeli Jews Confess Burning Palestinian Teenager Alive
The Jewish suspects, who are accused of killing 16-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Khdeir, have confessed to Israeli police that they burned him alive. One of them is 29 and the other two are 17.
New Death Record in Gaza: International Community Demands Ceasefire, Israel Pays No Heed
New records have been created in Gaza, of which humanity should not be much proud of. Israel managed to kill 184 Palestinians and injure around 1,300 others.
More Than 160 Dead & Thousands Wounded in Palestine, Canada Asks World Leaders to Support Israel
Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked world leaders to support Israel. He said on Sunday, July 13 that terrorists in Palestine intentionally used civilians as human shields against Israeli attack.
New Zealand Sees Growing Support for Marijuana Reform
A survey by the Herald's DigiPoll has asked New Zealanders if they supported the legalisation of cannabis or wanted it to remain illegal. New Zealand laws currently consider marijuana possession a crime with a penalty of $500. Violators may also be imprisoned for up to three months.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 14 July 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened this morning below 0.9400 after a very quiet day of trading on Friday.
Classified: Late-night group sex, Pre-planned Sex Romps Exposed in Children’s State Care
A supposedly classified government report exposes harrowing sex acts experienced by children in children’s state care in Melbourne
Gaza Crisis: U.S. Wakes Up from Slumber as Israel Slaughters Palestine Civilians During Ramadan
The United States is ready to negotiate peace talks between Palestine and Israel after 81 Palestinians were killed within three days of Israeli airstrikes. One may wonder what held the White House back so far as the death toll continued to rise by leaps and bounds in Palestine.
CIA ‘Spy’ Asked to ‘Leave Germany’, White House Keeps Mum
Germany has expelled a U.S. official in its capital as a response to a couple of alleged spying cases against Barack Obama’s government.
Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Tokyo on Alert as Typhoon Neoguri Nears (PHOTOS)
Japan's capital of Tokyo is now on high alert in anticipation of Typhoon Neoguri which is expected to reach areas near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant on Friday.
Tony Abbott: Carbon Tax Repeal Is Good News for Families, Business, Jobs and Prices
Amidst the chaos in the Senate regarding the carbon tax repeal, Prime Minister Tony Abbott stressed that this move is good news for families, business, jobs, and prices.
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