POLITICS & POLICY

More than 8,000 children under the age of 18 years old had been accused of sexual offences against other children in the United Kingdom in the last two years alone, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jul 08, 2014

As New Zealand awaits the return of the accused Malaysian diplomat, Malaysian doctors of Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail has warned he may not be "well enough" to travel. According to reports, Rizalman has been in the hospital since July 1 and he was supposed to be released soon after his medical tests.

Reissa Su Jul 08, 2014

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued what could be its highest alert to warn residents of Okinawa and the rest of the country to relocate to higher grounds in anticipation of massive wind damages and localized flooding brought by super typhoon Neoguri.

Jul 08, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is sitting comfortably around the mid-high 0.93's and it will be hard to see us break out of this until the jobs numbers on Thursday.

Christine Gaylican Jul 08, 2014

At least three people have died, among them a newborn boy, after a strong 6.9-magnitude shook the border between Guatemala and Mexico on Monday. The temblor injured 32 others, damaged dozens of buildings, toppled down power lines as well as triggered landslides.

Jul 08, 2014

The newbie senator of the Australian Parliament, Jacqui Lambie from the Palmer United Party, finally met on Monday the man she just described as a psychotic politician, Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Vittorio Hernandez Jul 08, 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott's Direct Action policy may be more expensive than buying carbon permits. Australia's Climate Change Authority has advised the Abbott government that it would be "cheaper" to achieve the country's carbon emissions reduction target by purchasing permits overseas as part of climate change policy.

Reissa Su Jul 07, 2014

U.S. President Barack Obama is gay and his wife Michelle is a transgender, according to Joan Rivers.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Jul 07, 2014

Residents of Japan's Okinawa are being advised to take all necessary precautions as Neoguri has strengthened to become the world's first super typhoon of 2014.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jul 07, 2014

Crews of power supply utility firms on Monday are racing to restore electricity to more than 250,000 homes and businesses groping in the dark in Atlantic Canada after tropical storm Arthur lashed through the area on Saturday morning.

Jul 07, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar opens this morning little changed from Friday's levels as trading was very quiet due to the US Independence Day holiday.

Christine Gaylican Jul 07, 2014

New Zealand's booming economy has attracted more migrants to the country. It also gave citizens overseas to return home. As a result, the country is currently experiencing its strongest influx of immigrants in more than 10 years.

Reissa Su Jul 07, 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott believes his government's budget reforms will "ultimately" pass the Senate but admits he may encounter difficulties ahead. He said the budget will be approved since there is "no credible alternative" for controlled spending.

Reissa Su Jul 04, 2014

At least three people remain trapped when a gold mine in southern Honduras caved-in on Wednesday. Eight have been successfully rescued.

Jul 04, 2014

Regulatory controls laid down by the Chinese government on gold financial deals will mostly curb the country's imports of the yellow metal, a consultant told Reuters on Thursday.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jul 04, 2014

U.S. President Barack Obama, the 44th president of his country, has been voted as the worst first citizen of the country since the World War II.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Jul 04, 2014

Climate change action is at risk of not being a priority in the G20 agenda as Australia "sees little consensus" among the group of leading economies. According to senior official Heather Smith, who is also the personal representative of Prime Minister Tony Abbott, said G20 countries have yet to agree on taking major new steps to address climate change.

Reissa Su Jul 04, 2014

Before then Prime Minister Julia Gillard stepped down from power, she accused former Opposition leader Tony Abbott a misogynist. Now the PM, Mr Abbott was called by an incoming senator, Jacqui Lambie, a political psychopath.

Vittorio Hernandez Jul 04, 2014

The New Zealand government welcomed the decision of Malaysia to send back the diplomat accused of sexual assault. According to the Malaysian authorities, it would allow Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail to "cooperate fully and assist" authorities in New Zealand.

Reissa Su Jul 03, 2014

June has become the deadliest month in Iraq with 2, 400 death recorded according to the United Nations

Athena Yenko Jul 03, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has retreated from the 0.9500 level of yesterday after a poorer than expected trade deficit figure pushed our local currency down.

Christine Gaylican Jul 03, 2014

Similar to the situation in many countries, political parties and politicians are the least liked institutions in Australia. Only 13 per cent of Aussies trust the political parties, while the most trusted institution is the High Court,

Vittorio Hernandez Jul 03, 2014

Independence Day, known as "Fourth of July," is commonly associated with parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games and family reunions. Also, fireworks give the celebration its "bang." But before lighting those sparkles, there are always safety precautions to remember.

Tanya Diente Jul 03, 2014

The Al Gore-Clive Palmer alliance may have reignited the climate change debate. The Australia Institute defended its role bringing the Nobel prize winner and Australian MP together. According to reports, it said the Palmer United Party (PUP) "had avoided a big step backwards" through its concessions and reset the debate in Australia.

Reissa Su Jul 02, 2014

Patterns pointing to an El Niño weather phenomenon happening this year have started to emerge, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said on Tuesday. At present, ongoing surface temperatures at the Pacific Ocean point to levels of a weak El Niño.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jul 02, 2014

Although still a relatively weak storm as of Wednesday, weather forecasters have advised residents off the U.S. East Coast. and Canada's Maritimes to brace for a wet weather this coming July 4th weekend.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jul 02, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has made new year to date highs following yesterday’s RBA meeting.

Christine Gaylican Jul 02, 2014

Increasing storm frequency, ocean temperatures and rising sea levels triggered by climate change are making U.S. military installations vulnerable and if actions aren't done to mitigate it, the country's military's readiness for combat could cave in.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jul 02, 2014

The Malaysian government has asked New Zealand to drop the sex charge against its envoy in the country, Muhammad Rizalman Ismail. According to official documents, Malaysia "refused" to waive diplomatic immunity.

Reissa Su Jul 02, 2014