POLITICS & POLICY

Commodities Summary – Copper Up; Oil, Gold Down

The continuing fiscal crisis affecting the eurozone, coupled with the alterations in Italy's political landscapes along with brewing conflicts in the Middle East, led prices of crude oil to withdraw on Monday.

Men Have a Taste of What Women Have Long Endured

Men's bodies are making political news these days; Chris Christie's girth, Scott Brown's nudity. Caryl Rivers says that's changing the body politic and giving guys a taste of what women have long endured.

Israeli Defense Chief Wishes More Explosions in Iran

Israel's defense chief, Ehud Barak wants more explosions similar to the one that struck a missile base in Iran on Saturday that killed 17 soldiers, including the key figure behind the Islamic country's missile programme.
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Kenya, the Next Gold Frontier?

East African country Kenya recently intensified its prospects in known gold fields in Western Kenya in a bid to take part in the escalating global pandemonium for the supposed soothing psychological effects of gold among investors.

Renewable Energy Getting Cheaper

Although the Australian government is apparently battling an uphill fight over carbon tax, renewable energy and similar issues as the debate gets lively, trends support the Labor government position that the country should shift toward renewables and away from coal.

Unrest Grows Among Thais still Submerged in Floods

Residents in Thailand's Don Mueang district have defied the orders of authorities when they destroyed flood barriers made of sand bags to create a way for boats and access the flooded 20 housing estates.

Kate Middleton in Black and White [PHOTOS]

The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her elegant taste in clothes, and has been constantly seen wearing navy, red, or pastel colors. Here, we take a look at some of her best black and white ensembles.

Weakening Global Iron Ore Production Stirs World Prices Anew

With China's property market suffering a decline, analysts speculate the world is heading for a severe recession as a weakening global steel production will pressure prices of iron ore to further go down, pulling along with it prices of other commodities.

APEC: Australia, 8 Countries Agree on Free-Trade Pact Outline

Leaders of Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam have agreed to the outlines of a free- trade agreement called Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during a meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday.

Australian Stock Market Report - Midday 11/14/2011

Investor optimism has returned following weekend developments in Europe, sending the local share market up sharply in early trade. After reaching a high of 4423 points in the first half hour of trade the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 33.8pts or 0.8pct at lunchtime in the East to 4392.4.

U.S. Presidential Candidates’ “Worst Jobs” [PHOTOS]

Everyone has to start somewhere and as ABC News found out, even with noteworthy titles such as "CEO" and "Governor," these presidential candidates still had their share of really bad jobs. A look at their resume would suggest that even the future leader of the free world had his share of menial labor, and we're not just talking household chores here.

Gold Coast Wins Hosting Bid for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh tweets “We did it … we got back up again and we won the 2018 Commonwealth Games,” confirming reports that the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has chosen Gold Coast on Saturday as the official venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Greens Push for Debate on American Troop Expansion

The Greens are seeking a debate on a reported plan to expand American troops in Australia. Greens leader Senator Bob Green said it is Parliament's duty to debate the pros and cons of a wide U.S. military presence in the country.

China, India Scramble for Afghan Mines

War-torn Afghanistan may have yet to create a concrete and definitive framework to be able to attract more foreign investments, but regional investors interested in its mining treasure remain undeterred even as the country still remotely sees the end of its inner problems.

Female Workers in Australia’s Mining Industry? Why Not!

In this age of technological innovation and advancement, e-commerce and rapid urbanisation, almost everything is possible and achievable. In business, companies can create a product and make consumers want it, in the same way that consumers can create a need for a product and make business actually produce it.

Australian Dollar Outlook - 11/14/2011

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian dollar has opened this morning over 1.0300 as new leaders took control in Greece and Italy and the financial markets breathed a sigh of relief.

Global Markets Overview - 11/14/2011

U.S. stocks soared Friday, capping a volatile week, as signs of stabilization in Europe and better-than-expected consumer-sentiment data fueled a second straight day of big gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 259.89 points, or 2.19%, to 12153.68, its biggest gain this month. The rally, which followed a 113-point rise Thursday, helped the blue-chip index nearly to recover what it lost during Wednesday's drubbing.

Australian Stock Market Report - Morning - 11/14/2011

From: Craig James, Commsec Chief EconomistMORNING REPORT (7am AEDT)US consumer sentiment rose for the third straight month in November, rising from 60.9 to a five-month high of 64.2. The Economic Cycle Research Institute economic index rose from 122.1 to 122.3 in the latest week.

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