"Oso Much + Hope" printed on the Oso mudslide support t-shirts in downtown Arlington, Washington in the U.S. proves that people are still clinging to positive thoughts despite the devastation that hang above everyone's head like thick black clouds.
Mar 30, 2014
Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom's Internet Party in New Zealand has already reached the 500 members required to register in the New Zealand Electoral Commission one day after the party's launch. John Mitchell, the spokesman for New Zealand Internet Party said they're paid up members but they still have to be checked against the electoral role. As of March 28 in the morning, Mr Dotcom's party has passed the 600-mark.
Reissa Su Mar 28, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s plans to change the Racial Discrimination Act have been met with criticisms from various groups. Holocaust Survivor Moshe Fiszman pleads the country’s leader to abandon his proposed changes, saying that he would be taking away their freedom in doing so.
Anne Lu Mar 28, 2014
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's softening stance on racial discrimination laws has angered the Jewish community. Jewish leaders in Australia are angry with the federal government over the proposed changes to the country's racial hate laws which would bring complications in the litigation against anti-Semites and Holocaust deniers.
Reissa Su Mar 28, 2014
Canada is worried that Russia may invade Eastern Ukraine any time, according to sources.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Mar 28, 2014
Microsoft is against the proposed changes in New Zealand's Harmful Digital Communications Bill. If the amendments are approved, the victims of cyberbullying can file their complaints in court. The Windows PC maker said the new law would establish a different standard of online abuse in New Zealand. With New Zealand's MPs as its audience, Microsoft said new changes to the cyberbullying law will not change users' online behaviour. The company suggested that the New Zealand government shou...
Reissa Su Mar 27, 2014
While Japan entered into a momentous agreement with the U.S. on Tuesday to turn over hundreds of kilograms of highly enriched uranium (HEU) and separated plutonium to the U.S., it was later learned the Asian nation isn't giving up all its plutonium stockpile.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Mar 27, 2014
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop announced A$1m donation for Indo-pacific nuclear funding
Athena Yenko Mar 27, 2014
122 debris found linked to MH370 via French satellites
Athena Yenko Mar 27, 2014
Robin Beaman, an Australian marine geologist said that it is bad timing for Australia to lead the search for MH370
Athena Yenko Mar 26, 2014
The national leaders of 53 nations gathered at the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague seem to be quite vulnerable to the presence of women around.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Mar 26, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that Australia will search MH370 until there is no more hope
Athena Yenko Mar 26, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott brought back Order of Australia which was abolished thirty years ago
Athena Yenko Mar 26, 2014
De Morgen, a Belgian daily, is under heavy criticism globally for its racist photo of U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama photoshopped to make them look like apes.
Vittorio Hernandez Mar 26, 2014
Russia is not going to miss any opportunity to retaliate for the Western sanctions. In the latest official move, it has banned entry to 13 Canadian officials and lawmakers.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Mar 25, 2014
One press conference and a movie-star face were all it took to launch Natalia Poklonskaya, Crimea's new and very beautiful attorney-general, to Internet fame.
Vittorio Hernandez Mar 25, 2014
Environment Minister Greg Hunt violates Australia’s World Heritage Obligations court hears
Athena Yenko Mar 24, 2014
Some 58 world leaders are meeting on Monday and Tuesday to discuss global security at a time a crisis in Ukraine has developed.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Mar 24, 2014
HEMP attacks Sen Scot Ludlam on legalisation of marijuana
Athena Yenko Mar 24, 2014
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott wants Papua New Guinea to speed up efforts in the processing of asylum seekers detained in Manus Island. He has arrived in Port Moresby for an official state visit. He will be meeting PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill for bilateral talks.
Reissa Su Mar 21, 2014
Malcolm Turnbull couldn’t understand why people buy house in an area where broadband isn’t available. The Minister for Communications caused outrage online when he questioned a woman’s priorities in buying a house.
Anne Lu Mar 21, 2014
While Twitter gave a unique gift to its users to check the very first tweet of every user (going viral with hashtag #FirstTweet), Turkey had other gift ideas on the birthday of the social media giant.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Mar 21, 2014
On April 1, Uruguay's legalisation of marijuana, the very first among the world, takes effect. To prepare for the influx of demand, the small South American nation has taken its sights on Canada to fill in the gaps.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Mar 21, 2014
The New Zealand government is considering a ban on inhumane animal testing of cosmetic products. The proposed changes to its animal welfare laws will legally require the government to stop animal testing, according to animal charity SAFE. The animal charity is leading the Be Cruelty-Free NZ campaign together with the Humane Society International. The proposed revision in New Zealand's animal welfare laws was introduced by Green Party MP Mojo Mathers which would make animal testing of cosmetic...
Reissa Su Mar 21, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his Coalition government have failed in its first attempt to repeal Australia's carbon tax. The Australian Labour Party and the Greens used their numbers to their advantage in the Senate to block the carbon tax repeal with 33 votes against 29. According to reports, the move may possibly pave the way for a double dissolution election which may be decided by the government. The news of the block came following the Abbott government's immediate move to push a b...
Reissa Su Mar 20, 2014
Hillary Clinton hinted one more “Cold War” as she called the struggle between the West and Russia a “clash of values”.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay Mar 20, 2014
The Australian Government imposes travel and financial bans over Crimea crisis
Athena Yenko Mar 20, 2014
Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirms that two objects had been found through Australian led search above Indian Ocean
Athena Yenko Mar 20, 2014
Australia's all poised to lift the hiatus it imposed on livestock exports to Egypt two years ago. Livestock exporters however aren't exactly excited to jump on the gun as the suspension timeline could have been lost to other exporters.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa Mar 20, 2014
Julia Gillard’s famous speech about misogyny is now a musical. The former Australian prime minister delivered an impassioned speech against Tony Abbott’s apparent misogynistic treatment of her in 2012, which The Australian Voices have turned into a delightful musical.Ms Gillard was targeting Mr Abbott, who was then the leader of...
Anne Lu Mar 20, 2014
