Crimea Votes in Favour of Joining Russia, Obama Calls It Violation of International Law
Crimea has decided to join Russia after its parliament voted in favour of it on Thursday, March 6
World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index: New Zealand in Top 6, Australia in 8th Place
New Zealand has placed sixth overall in the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index. The global index measured 99 countries based on eight categories which include crime, government accountability, corruption, basic rights, security and access to justice and order.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 7 March 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar continued its strong run following more positive domestic data yesterday.
Western Australia's Shark Cull Policy Continues After Court Rejects Sea Shepherd Challenge
Western Australia's shark cull will continue to be enforced following the failure of the legal challenge filed by marine activist organisation Sea Shepherd.
The Supreme Court in Western Australia rejected Sea Shepherd's challenge for a judicial review of the state's shark cull policy. According to Sea Shepherd, the shark cull policy was implemented without passing through the proper legal processes. The marine activists were also seeking for an injunction to remove the baited drum line...
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U.S. Anchor of ‘Russia Today’ Quits During Live Broadcast as Means of Protest Against Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
As a dramatic gesture of protest against the Russian invasion of the Crimean Peninsula, an American anchor of Russia Today quits live on air.
One-Cent Pension for 22-Year-Old Canadian Veteran of Afghanistan War Who Committed Suicide
It was a double stab on the back for the family of deceased Canadian soldier Corporal Justin Stark, an Afghanistan War veteran who committed suicide in October 2011 at the age of 22. His seven-month bout in the Middle East was "rewarded" by the federal government with a one-cent pension which his family received a cheque a few days ago.
New Zealand Labour Policy Leak Came from David Cunliffe's Computer
New Zealand's Labour is planning to give away free computers to all students in low decile schools, according to documents sent accidentally to the national government. Reports state the Labour policy leak happened when the Labour MP Clare Curran had emailed the party's proposed information and communication technology (ICT) policy by mistake to the office of Communications Minister Amy Adams.
Calls to Ban Staffordshire Bull Terriers in New Zealand Reignited Following Attack on Japanese Girl
Victims of dog attacks in New Zealand have reignited calls to include Staffordshire-bull-terrier-cross in the list of banned dogs in the country, following Monday's horrific attack on a Japanese girl by four dogs of the said breed.
Jimmy Kimmel Makes Fun of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in Late Night Show
After almost everyone made fun of Canadian politician Rob Forb for acting like a celebrity and appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, it was Mr Kimmel himself to crack jokes on him.
UN Rules against Australia in Favour of East Timor
The International Court of Justice, the highest court for United Nations, made a milestone decision ruling against Australia in its $40 billion dispute involving oil and gas reserves in Timor Sea.
Chaos in Tokyo After Prosecutors Drop Charges Over Fukushima Nuclear Meltdowns
It was a blow to the lowest core. Three years after the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown, prosecutors in Japan decided to drop charges, essentially holding no one accountable for the disaster and its aftermath.
Hugh Jackman Joins PM Abbott on Adoption Process Amendment
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will give update on amendments on overseas adoption process with actor Hugh Jackman
Arab Airline Backed by American Taxpayers’ Money Removes Israel from Map
American Airlines partner Etihad Airways wiped Israel off its route map.
Maori King Rejects Prince William And Kate Middleton’s Short Visit
Prince William and wife Kate Middleton’s visit to Turangawaewae Marae has been cancelled after the Maori King rejected their schedule. King Tuheitia thought the 90-minute visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was not long enough to be respectful.
Australian Dollar Outlook - 3 March 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened slightly firmer this morning, despite offshore concerns about escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Declares War to Ukraine, is He the New Hitler?
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war to Ukraine, saying he had the right to invade his neighboring country. Putin secured permission from his parliament on Saturday, Mar. 1, to utilize military forces.
Ex-Canadian Diplomats Called Harper Decision To Withdraw Ambassador In Russia ‘Childish’
Jeremy Kinsman and Paul Heinbecker, both retired Canadian diplomets, have criticized the Canadian government's response to the political unrest in Ukraine.
Ukraine Gears Up For War: Is the Country Really On the Brink Of Disaster?
"This is not a threat. This is actually the declaration of war to my country," Ukraine's Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, who heads the pro-Western opposition government that took in Kiev after Moscow-backed President Victor Yanukovich was ousted, said.
Same-Sex Marriage Reform: Tony Abbott Challenged by New Zealand MP to Allow Conscience Vote
New Zealand MP Louisa Wall has urged Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott to reform the country's same sex marriage laws. The Labour MP, who is a known gay politician, is New Zealand's former representative netball and rugby union player. Ms Wall has released a video challenging the Mr Abbott to allow a free vote in reforming same sex marriage.
Damage Costs Due to Floods in Europe Seen to Shoot Fivefold in 2050
As Europe braces for potentially more devastating floods in the coming years, costs of damages will be shooting upward.
Social Media Went Crazy about Toronto Mayor Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Show
The latest feather in the hat for the Toronto mayor seems to be his appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show
Violent Crimes Cost Canadians Whopping $13B in 2009
Violent crimes in Canada in just the year 2009 alone had cost taxpayers a whopping $12.7 billion, a new Justice Canada report said on Sunday.
Incest in Marrriage? New Zealand ACT Leader Jamie Whyte Stands by His 'Incest Comments'
New Zealand ACT Party leader John Banks will be handing over the reins of leadership to Jamie Whyte on Feb 28. Mr Whyte is currently in the hot seat after making his controversial comments about incest and the implication it made on marriage. According to reports, his statements sounded like he was condoning incest.
Australia Stalls Royal Succession Laws Amendment
British government says Australia is stalling amendment of royal succession laws
Investments in Renewable Energy Being Questioned Following Hiatus of Global Warming
With the world now experiencing a slowing global warming, sceptics have started questioning the importance and necessity of the investments made into renewable energy by all member nations of planet Earth. But science bodies in the U.S. and UK assured the investments remain well in track as the warming hiatus is just temporary.
Shia Muslim Leader Aga Khan Gets 'Repeated' Standing Ovation In Canada House Of Commons
Canada has a population of 100,000 Shia Ismaili Muslims. This group must have been excited to welcome Aga Khan as its spiritual leader to the country.
Canada Entrepreneur Asked Not to Use English Posts on Facebook
Canadian store owner Eva Cooper was asked to write her Facebook posts in French as posting on Facebook in English apparently violated the language policy of the province, Quebec.
Australia Not Committing To 15% Carbon Emission Reduction Target Despite CCA Review
Australia's Climate Change Authority (CCA) has urged the government to triple its carbon emission reduction targets to combat increasing global temperatures.
Canada’s Ontario Moves to Legalise Bill Banning Importation, Spread of Invasive Asian Carp Species, Et Al
The government of Ontario in Canada is seeking to legalise a bill that would ban the importation as well as spread of the invasive Asian Carp species, a kind of fish that reproduces rapidly and have been found to have infested U.S. waterways throughout the South and Midwest.
Gillard Talks about Sexism on Global Scale
Speaking with BBC News, former prime minister spoke about sexism as global experience among female country leaders
AEC Admits to More Election Blunders
The Australian Electoral Commission admits to more election errors
Forget Fukushima, Nuclear Still Key to Japan Energy Mix, Will Reopen All 48 Plants, Build More
Japan has changed minds regarding its energy mix. While the former president has vowed to extinguish all nuclear power plants immediately after the March 2011 tsunami that crippled the Fukushima, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced he will reopen some of them, if not all.
Canada, U.S., Denmark Want Fishing Moratorium on Arctic Ocean
Canada, the U.S. and Denmark, three of the five-member Arctic nations, want to impose a fishing moratorium in the region as the ice starts to melt, and fast.
Canadian Leader Apologises for Cracking Joke on Russia Invading Ukraine
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Liberal Leader who cracked jokes on Russia invading Ukraine, has claimed that he apologised for speaking “lightly” of a “real” issue.
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