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U.S.-Sino Relations on the Brink of Collapse?

The. U.S. will definitely suffer a serious blow in its diplomatic row should the government decides to push through its plan to sell military defense aircraft to Taiwan, analysts and Chinese government officials said in a news briefing.

Labor, Coalition Set to Discuss Likely Deal on Migration Measures

Considerable leeway on the part of the Labor-led federal government, especially on questions of human rights protection for asylum seekers, will prompt the Coalition to sit down with Prime Minister Julia Gillard in hopes of forging a workable deal on Australia’s migration policy.

Australia Plays Silent Contributor on U.S. Spy Campaigns

Unknown to many Australians, the country hosts a communication hub that its close military ally, the United States, has been using as an intelligence gathering post that intercepted information during the height of the Cold War era.

Kim Jong-Il Demands Cash Donations from Citizens

In a surprising move to save his face from another embarrassment from international community, Kim Jong-Il reiterates to its citizens the need for sacrifice in achieving the economic goals of the country.

US and Australia Defence Treaty Now Include Internet Security

US and Australian officials have decided to include cooperation on cybersecurity as part of their defence agreement. The decision to add cyberspace to the two nations' bilateral treaty mean the two allies will work together in the event of a computer-related attack in either country.

Happy 27th Birthday Prince Harry: His Best Moments in Photos

The younger Prince of Wales has celebrated his 27th birthday yesterday and all through those years have made his own mark as the charming second son, but expectations are still high for him and his brother, William. Will he help bring back the lost glory of the British Monarchy?

China’s FDI Soars 11% to $8.4 billion in August

Foreign direct investments in China rose by 11 percent to $8.4 billion in August, the government said in a report, proving that foreign companies want to partake of the growing consumer market in the country.

Church Official Named in Sex Scandal Quits Government Post

Opting to divert some of the spotlight trained on him over the sex scandal exposed earlier this week at the Australian Parliament, Adelaide vicar-general, Monsignor David Cappo, quit his post as head of the Mental Health Commission.

U.S.-Poland Ballistic Missile Defense Pact Takes Effect

Poland and the U.S. have jointly announced that their ballistic missile defense agreement entered into force Thursday. The pact will see the deployment of land-based anti-missile batteries in the European country by 2018.

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