Tag: World Politics
China opens doors to Communist army command
The Chinese government is opening the doors to institutions which were once off-limits to the outside world - including the People's Liberation Army.[MORE]
Gay couples wed under new Argentine law
Gay couples have rushed to tie the knot in Argentina two weeks after the country became the first in Latin America to grant them the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples.[MORE]
French crime crackdown targets foreigners
French president Nicolas Sarkozy has vowed to crack down on foreign-born criminals, pushing his "war on crime" amid fear of violence between police and immigrant minorities.[MORE]
Debris delays permanent seal for leaking well
There has been a delay in the procedure that will stop the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well for good.[MORE]
Deputy leader doubted case for Iraq war
Britain's former deputy prime minister, John Prescott, has told the Iraq inquiry he was nervous about the intelligence being relied on before the invasion in 2003.[MORE]
US economic growth slows to sluggish pace
There are signs America's economic recovery is starting to fizzle out, with economic growth slowing to 2.4 per cent.[MORE]
Wikileaks urged to stop publishing Afghan leaks
The White House implores WikiLeaks not to release any more classified documents about the Afghanistan war.[MORE]
Most Pakistanis see US as an enemy
A new poll shows a majority of Pakistanis view the United States as an enemy, oppose the US-led war in Afghanistan and are less concerned about the Taliban and Al Qaeda than a year ago.[MORE]
Wyclef Jean steps toward presidential race
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Wyclef Jean takes legal steps toward Haitian presidential race.[MORE]
Cash for clunkers consigned to scrap heap
The White House says its cash for clunkers scheme worked well but that it will not be repeating the offer. [MORE]
Grave errors at Arlington may reach 6,600
As many as 6,600 graves at one of America's most historic military cemeteries may have been mixed up and mislabelled. [MORE]
WikiLeaks boss may have 'blood on his hands'
America's top military commander says the Australian-born founder of WikiLeaks was risking lives by publishing thousands of military files from Afghanistan.[MORE]
Protestors slam Arizona immigration law
Protestors and police in riot gear have been locked in a tense standoff in Pheonix, Arizona just hours after a controversial immigration law went into effect.[MORE]
Cameron ends trade trip after sparking terror row
British prime minister David Cameron has wrapped up his first trade visit abroad amid criticism of his comments about the "export of terror" from Pakistan.[MORE]
Baghdad hit by gun and bomb attacks
Sixteen people, including nine security force members, were killed and 14 wounded on Thursday in a string of attacks in the Iraqi capital's Sunni district of Al-Adhamiyah, the interior ministry said.[MORE]
Arab League agrees to Palestinian talks
The Arab League said on Thursday it approved of face-to-face negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians but it was up to Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas to decide if the conditions were ripe.[MORE]
Thailand to end provinces' emergency rule
Thailand's premier will end emergency rule in six provinces but maintain the strict laws in Bangkok, where a weekend bomb blast rekindled tensions in the wake of deadly street protests.[MORE]
Karzai urges action against Pakistan Taliban
Afghan president Hamid Karzai has accused the US and its allies of failing to take action against the Taliban beyond its borders.[MORE]
Russia brings back KGB-style warnings
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has signed a new law to boost the country's security service, restoring a Soviet-era practice of issuing warnings to people it believes are about to commit a crime.[MORE]
Australia announces more Iran sanctions
The Federal Government has announced more sanctions against Iran as part of international effort to dissuade the country from pursuing its nuclear ambitions.[MORE]
Australia backs Corby's bid
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says he would support moves to slash convicted drug trafficker Schapelle Corby's jail term.[MORE]
N Korean leader transfers funds to son
News reports from South Korea say North Korea's ailing leader, Kim Jong-il, has started transferring his personal wealth to his youngest son and anointed successor.[MORE]
Judge blocks Arizona immigration law
US judge blocks the most controversial parts of Arizona's new immigration laws, aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants.[MORE]
Israel rejects 'impossible' terms for direct talks
Israel says conditions imposed by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas for moving back to direct peace talks are impossible.[MORE]
