Tag: Foreign Affairs
Australia could accept US detainees as POWs: law expert
A military law expert believes the possible transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Australia could cause legal issues for the Federal Government.[MORE]
US working towards 'durable' Gaza ceasefire
The US Secretary of State says the Bush administration is working towards a durable and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.[MORE]
Sica case hears sexual abuse allegations
The court heard a man accused of three murders confronted the father of his victims with claims he had abused his eldest daughter.[MORE]
Govt allays Guantanamo resettlement concerns
The Govt says it's unlikely to agree to a US request to resettle Guantanamo Bay inmates in Australia.[MORE]
Iraqi MPs approve troop deal
The Iraqi Parliament has a passed a resolution allowing Australian troops to stay in the country.[MORE]
We'll help Zimbabwe when Mugabe is gone: Smith
Stephen Smith says Australia's humanitarian assistance for Zimbabwe will be limited while Robert Mugabe clings to power.[MORE]
Greenpeace alleges whale meat black market
Greenpeace is urging the Australian Government to question Japan over allegations that its whaling industry is corrupt.[MORE]
Australia urged to condemn Sea Shepherd
Japan, Sea Shepherd exchange verbal barbs as the Southern Ocean whaling season gets underway.[MORE]
Trade talks putting economic stimulation at risk, says Crean
Trade Minister Simon Crean says efforts to stimulate the economy are being put at risk by poor progress in international trade talks.[MORE]
Smith pledges to discuss whaling on Tokyo trip
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says he will again raise Australia's objection to Japan's whaling policy on his trip to Tokyo this week.[MORE]
Fiji to expel NZ's acting High Commissioner: reports
A media outlet in Fiji is reporting that NZ's acting High Commissioner is to be expelled from the country this afternoon.[MORE]
Aust's Fiji travel bans will stay: Smith
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says any attempt by Fiji to expel New Zealand's top diplomat would be a retrograde step for the island nation.[MORE]
Australia strengthens sanctions against Zimbabwe
Australia has strengthened its sanctions against Zimbabwe and given another $1 million in emergency relief.[MORE]
G-G checks in on E Timor progress
Governor-General Quentin Bryce is in East Timor for meetings with the country's leaders and the Australians helping build the new nation.[MORE]
RAAF delivers supplies to stricken PNG islanders
Relief operations in Papua New Guinea, where huge seas have displaced thousands of people, have been stepped up with the Royal Australian Air Force now delivering supplies to stricken islanders.[MORE]
Crean urges one last effort on Doha
Australia is refusing to give up on the Doha round of trade talks despite another collapse in negotiations.[MORE]
Rudd slams Fiji over continuing military rule
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has lashed out at Fiji for its failure to meet a timetable to return to democracy, and for interfering with the media.[MORE]
EU nears consensus on climate, economy packages
European Union leaders have closed in on agreements for a $398b plan to combat the recession at a summit in Brussels.[MORE]
China will action economic stimulus package: Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is predicting that China will take more measures to try to boost its economy.[MORE]
Dejected Fijians urged to remain hopeful
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After two years, many Fijians have given up hope that democracy will ever be restored to their country.[MORE]
Ex-Indonesia FM Alatas dies in Singapore
Former Indonesian foreign minister, Ali Alatas, who once served as UN special envoy to Burma, has died aged 76.[MORE]
Fiji hurt by political turmoil: Smith
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith says life in Fiji continues to get worse as the country's military ruler puts off democratic elections.[MORE]
Rudd denies sole responsibility for asylum seeker 'rise'
Kevin Rudd has rejected claims his Government has led to a "spike" in attempts by asylum seekers to reach Australia. [MORE]
Aust to give $4m food aid to Sri Lanka
The Federal Government has announced it will give $4 million for food aid in Sri Lanka.[MORE]
Poland talks won't produce concrete targets: Wong
Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has rejected suggestions that Australian officials are trying to water down the agreement set to come out of global climate change talks in Poland this week.[MORE]
