POLITICS & POLICY

The UK seems to be sending out strong signals of its desire for an early divorce with the European Union.

The United States is keeping some old nuclear weapons and isn't dismantling them because of asteroid risks to the planet.

Foreign policy administration needs to win the confidence and trust of the country to become effective internationally.

Republicans are trying to prove that they are strong willed and capable of tackling crises realistically.

Russia is terminating its 2-decade old student exchange program with the U.S. on alleged gay conspiracy to a Russian teen.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has reportedly increased his popularity after his tough stance against terrorism and the decision to support U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq by sending military support.

Market analysts say the domestic supply situation may improve by Christmas

Members of the New Zealand's Muslim community does not agree with the possibility of sending troops to Iraq. They think it would be a big mistake and would only radicalise Muslims in the Western countries further.

Iraqi pilots had given the ISIS jihadi fighters a supply ration of food, water and ammunition by mistake.

Turkey is shedding its hesitancy to join the US coalition after its a wait and watch policy.

The United States has already a number of ISIS supporters in its soil.

Social media is finding innovative usage in the hands of some politicians.

Russia's stand is positive and taking measures to secure its data looks very legitimate.

It is a calaculated gambit and excite voters only when the economy is in the pink of health.

The circumstances surrounding the eruption of Mount Ontake will not derail Japan's plans of restarting its 50 nuclear power plants.

Asylum seekers revealed in the SBS Dateline programme that they were raped and tortured after Australia returned them to Sri Lanka. Documents obtained under the freedom of information laws claimed Australia had known about the claims but chose to ignore the matter.

China has been busy scouring the Web and deleting photos and comments concerning the Hong Kong protests.

ISIS jihadi fighters were long prepared for the airstrikes of the U.S.-led coalition.

It is a dilemma when the leader is ready to lead but the party is not and has few alternatives.

Greater vigil by the government will be a deterrent to terror but it should not look like a panic reaction.

Syria is the net gainer as it weakened the ant-Assad rebels by capitalising on the anxieties of the U.S and its allies..

Obama's policy of neutrality has turned into a emotionally charged domestic issue of security for political rivals.

Ex-prime minister Julia Gillard said if given the chance, she would not only focus on setting economic targets in the G20 meeting in Brisbane but tackle structural reforms to boost growth.

Since the undersea search is relying more on scientific data the success rate is likely to be high.

When Australia is getting ready to send forces to Iraq, may be New Zealand also wanted a token participation in the Middle East.

Passing the buck looks easy now after losing the opportunity act on ISIS.

China may not like to persist with Hong Kong's One Nation: Two Systems model for long, as it fears such demands from its hinterland.

After the humanitarian assistance rendered in Northern Iraq it is logical for Australia to join the airstrikes to dismantle the terror bases.

Medical marijuana legislation will be introduced in Parliament next month. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has previously expressed his support.