Tag: World Politics
Biden holds Palestinian talks after condemning Israel
The US vice-president Joe Biden is holding talks with Palestinian leaders, a day after condemning Israel's announcement of 1,600 new homes for Jewish settlers in east Jerusalem.[MORE]
Suu Kyi faces political expulsion
Aung San Suu Kyi will have to be expelled from her political party under electoral rules announced by Burma's ruling military government.[MORE]
EU targets traders in response to Greek crisis
The EU is considering a ban on the sort of complex financial instruments that may have contributed to Greece's economic crisis.[MORE]
Much to lose if friendship falters: SBY
Indonesian president tells Parliament his country and Australia are stakeholders in a common future, with much to lose if the relationship falters.[MORE]
Indonesian police confirm terrorist's death
Indonesian police say DNA tests have confirmed that one of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombing has been killed.[MORE]
'Jihad Jane' charged for recruiting terrorists
An American woman known as "Jihad Jane" has been charged with recruiting jihadist fighters via the internet and conspiring to kill an unnamed person in Sweden.[MORE]
The hidden victims of Mexico's femicide
Young women in Mexico are being targeted in sadistic sexual violence known as "femicide". [MORE]
No return to Port-au-Prince slums, says president
Haiti's president says the Caribbean country's crowded capital of Port-au-Prince cannot be rebuilt as it was before January's devastating earthquake.[MORE]
Belfast police decision 'marks end to decades of strife'
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has welcomed the decision of the Northern Ireland Assembly to take over responsibility for policing and justice from London.[MORE]
Grave-robbing suspects arrested after snatching president's body
Officials in Cyprus say DNA tests have confirmed that a body found in a suburban cemetery belongs to the late president Tassos Papadopoulos.[MORE]
Israel undermining peace talks: Biden
Joe Biden accuses Israel of undermining Middle East peace talks after it announces plans for 1,600 new houses in East Jerusalem.[MORE]
NZ soldier saves colleagues from grenade
A New Zealander serving with British forces in Afghanistan has played down his bravery after saving two comrades' lives by throwing back a live Taliban hand grenade about to explode next to them.[MORE]
Top JI militant believed killed in Indonesia
Indonesian police say they have raided the house of a so-called "big-name terrorist" in Jakarta, killing one person.[MORE]
Smith defends Australia's Afghan role
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has dismissed reports that top US general Stanley McChrystal has complained about Australia's refusal to deploy troops in combat roles in Afghanistan.[MORE]
Face to face with the Taliban's godfather
Feature
The ABC's Sue Lannin comes face to face with the 'godfather of the Taliban' in Pakistan.[MORE]
Police hunt thieves who snatched Cypriot leader's corpse
Police in Cyprus say they may have found the stolen corpse of former president Tassos Papadopoulos, whose body was snatched from his grave three months ago.[MORE]
Fourth Australian passport used in Dubai hit
A fourth Australian passport has been implicated in the investigation into the murder of a top Hamas commander in Dubai.[MORE]
Thai PM cancels Australia trip
Thailand's prime minister has postponed a trip to Australia and is considering introducing tough new security restrictions that critics say amount to martial law.[MORE]
Canadian MPs to tuck into seal dinner
Canada's parliamentary restaurant will be serving seal meat on Wednesday in a gesture of defiance aimed at a European Union ban on imports of seal products.[MORE]
Palestinians, Israelis agree to talks
The United States says Israel and the Palestinians have agreed to indirect peace talks.[MORE]
Iraq elections hailed a success
Iraqis have celebrated their national elections as the long process of counting the votes begins.[MORE]
Thai PM cancels Australia visit
Thailand's prime minister has cancelled a planned visit to Australia next week because of ongoing security concerns in his country.[MORE]
Battlelines drawn over bluefin tuna ban
Sushi-lovers could be in for a shock if a proposed trade ban on northern bluefin tuna goes ahead. [MORE]
Financial struggles in the 'old world'
Two of the world's oldest civilisations are facing serious financial troubles.[MORE]
Australia and NZ clash on whaling
New Zealand is on a collision course with Australia over its change in position on whaling.[MORE]
