Iranian Woman Banned from Australia for WMD Association
An Iranian woman was banned from having her scholarship due to WMD link allegations
Israel “badly wants a deal” from Australia
Israel demands help from Australia against Iran's nuclear programme
Mandela Memorial: NZ Delegation Criticised for Lack of Prominent Apartheid Protesters
New Zealand had originally five members in its delegation ready to attend Nelson Mandela's memorial service in South Africa and join other world leaders, celebrities and royals in attendance. However, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said he was only allowed to bring one member of his delegation inside the World Cup soccer stadium in Johannesburg. Mr Key selected Labour and opposition leader David Cunliffe. Mr Cunliffe later on gave up his seat so Minister of Maori Affairs Pita Sharples ca...
First Among the World, Uruguay Legalises Marijuana Cannabis Trade
Uruguay has become the first among all nations of the world to legalise the production and sale of the marijuana cannabis drug.
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Russia Beefs Up Military Presence in Arctic North Pole
Russia vowed on Tuesday to beef up its military presence in the Arctic North Pole after Canada applied to expand its territorial sovereignty into the region.
Newspoll: PM Tony Abbott, Coalition Slumps in Ratings While Bill Shorten, Labor Shines
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the Coalition government has failed to outperform the Australian Labor Party in the latest Newspoll. The poll results may be an indication of the Abbott government's collapse as Labor leads as the most preferred political party in a two-party basis.
We’re Unprepared for Climate Change and Its Consequences – China
In what seemed like a rare show of humility, China has flatly admitted the subject matter of climate change was not something it prepared for as it zealously worked to rise to become one of the leading economic powers of the world today.
200 Employees Jobless for Christmas at Wilkie Creek Mine
About 200 employees are about to be jobless as Wilkie Creek Mine announces closure in Queensland
Canada Joins Fray for Territorial Sovereignty Over North Pole Arctic Region
Canada has formally joined in the fray of nations laying territorial sovereignty over the North Pole. On Monday, the country announced it had filed before the United Nations an application seeking to expand its Atlantic sea boundary.
Australian Dollar Outlook - December 11, 2013
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened back
above USD0.9100 amid recent stronger data out of the US and China.
Mandela’s Death Brings Oppositions Together: Former Canadian Prime Ministers, U.S. & Cuba
Nelson Mandela tried to do that all his life when he was alive: to make peace with the political rivals. His death proved his motto in life once again as political opponents share the podium just in the memory of Mandela.
After Nelson Mandela’s Funeral, Will Family Feud Resume Among the Heirs of the South African Icon? (VIDEOS)
A few months ago, when reports came out that former South African President Nelson Mandela was dying, the family's good name was tarnished when news came out that even before the freedom icon breathed his last, members of the clan were feuding where to bury him.
Australia Cancels Passports of 20 Suspected Jihadists
Australia’s domestic spy agency the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has cancelled the passports of 20 men from across western Sydney because of fears of their 'jihad mentality' and that there was a possibility of the men travelling abroad to participate in politically motivated violence.
First Same-Sex Marriages Held in Australia Ahead of High Court Ruling
The long-awaited day has finally come for same-sex couples in Australia to marry legally. Over a dozen couples went down in history, as the first gay marriage ceremonies were held in the capital city of Canberra on Dec. 7.
Canadian Delegation Left for South Africa, U.S. and UK Representatives to Attend Mandela’s Funeral
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper left for South Africa to attend the funeral of Nelson Mandela. He will be joined by more than 60 other national leaders from all over the world.
As Spying Row Intensifies, Protesters in East Timor Stone Australian Embassy
Over 100 protesters threw stones at the Australian embassy in Dili as they assembled outside the complex to express outrage over reports that Australian spies had bugged the East Timorese cabinet office in capital Dili in 2004 during negotiations on an oil and gas revenue-sharing deal between the two countries.
Canada Helped Afghanistan Become Independent, Made Life of Afghan children Better: Maj Gen Milner
Maj Gen Milner may have known Afghanistan as a country more than any other soldier from the coalition army
Australian Prime Ministers Remember Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela wasn’t just a South African president; he was also the personified symbol of racial equality and hope all over the world. And with the passing of this great man, Australian leaders have offered their message of mourning.
East Timor Takes on Australia at International Court in The Hague, Demands Nullification of Oil and Gas Treaty
Seeking nullification of its 2006 treaty with Australia dividing undersea oil and gas reserves, East Timor has approached the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Netherlands where proceedings began Thursday, to set up the procedural guidelines for the dispute arbitration, which experts believe could last almost a year.
Nelson Mandela: The ‘Gandhi’ of South Africa, Why India Loves Him
Nelson Mandela took up the mantle from where Gandhi left it.
Nelson Mandela Dead: African Icon Receives Hate, Terrorist Remarks on Twitter
Former South African president Nelson Mandela was confirmed dead on Thursday evening at the age of 95. While the whole world mourns for the loss of a great leader, there are several netizens who still fire brow-raising comments on Twitter, condoning Mandela's act as a 'terrorist leader.'
Update: AEC Reports on 1370 Missing WA Senate Votes
The Australian Electoral Commission releases a report on the missing 1370 WA senate votes
Nelson Mandela's and Australia’s Deep Ties
Australia had its share of ending apartheid in South Africa.
‘Government Not in Control’ says Labor as Rohingya Refugees Camp on Christmas Island Undetected
Labor on Thursday, charged the government on failing to uphold its promise to bring "discipline and focus" in the targeted military operation for managing the refugee issue, after reports emerged that around 28 Rohingya asylum seekers spent three days at Christmas Island beach unnoticed.
Australia, South Korea Finally Has Free Trade Agreement, A Win for Agriculture, Meat Exports
Australia and South Korea has entered into a free trade agreement on Thursday. The deal most advances the plight of meat exporters and agricultural producers.
Canada Slides to 8th Spot in Forbes’ Latest ‘Best Countries for Business’ Ranking
Canada continued to decelerate in the Forbes' magazine's eighth annual 'Best Countries for Business' ranking, all in just a span of two years. From top five in 2012, Canada has been ranked as only the eighth most favored country for business. In 2011, Canada was number one.
Australian Dollar Outlook - December 6, 2013
Bell FX Currency Outlook: Tonight's US non-farm payrolls report will be scrutinised by financial markets for its implications for the US Federal Reserve's asset purchasing
program.
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop Promises No More Spying Again on Indonesian Officials
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop promised on Thursday to Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa that Canberra would no longer spy again on Indonesian officials in the future.
Nelson Mandela Dies at Age 95
After a battle to a vicious lung infection, anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95.
Radioactive Cargo Stolen in Mexico, Part Recovered
Authorities in Mexico, on Wednesday, recovered the truck which was carrying dangerous radioactive isotopes and was reported stolen near Mexico City. The radioactive material laden truck was found after two days of search.
Edward Snowden Stole Up To 20,000 Aussie Intelligence Files - Report
Bound to cause further headache to the Tony Abbott government, already reeling under allegation of spying on Indonesia, latest reports noted U.S. Whistleblower and Former National Security Agency Contractor Edward Snowden may have accessed and leaked between 15,000 and 20,000 files containing Australian intelligence reports.
Australia Spying: After Indonesia, Now Timor Leste Demands Answers from Tony Abbott
Timor Leste’s Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao called upon his Australian counterpart, Tony Abbott, Wednesday, to explain the allegation of spying in which it is reported that Australian Security Intelligence Service (ASIS) bugged the Timorese cabinet office in 2004, during sensitive negotiations for the Certain Maritime Arrangements in the Timor Sea (CMAT) treaty between the two countries.
Queensland's Criminal Bikie Gangs: Premier Newman Enlists Former Army Boss to Lead Government Crackdown
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has recruited a retired brigadier to oversee his government's crackdown on criminal bikie gangs in the state. Media reports say that the retired brigadier Bill Mellor, a former infantry platoon commander and army helicopter pilot, who is known for taking on violent warlords in Somalia in the 1990s, will now head the Queensland government crack team against the notrious bikie gangs.
Australian Dollar Outlook - December 5, 2013
Bell FX Currency Outlook: Yesterday in Australia, GDP grew by only 0.6% q/q in Q3, weaker than market expectations seeing the Aussie Dollar weaker.
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