Canada to Sell Military Arms to Developing Countries, Including India, Brazil & Chile
Canada is seeking new markets for military equipment and guns made in the country, and the developing nations seem to be the next destination.
Minority Hindus Attacked in Bangladesh During Election, Hasina Accused of ‘Murdering Democracy’
Seven activists from Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Nationalist Party were arrested for attacking the Hindu community in Bangladesh
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un Aunt Rumored Cause of Death is Suicide or Heart Disease?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s aunt has reportedly died due to causes that are still considered puzzling.
Six Tonnes of Confiscated Illegal Ivory Destroyed in China, Will the Commitment to Curb Illegal Smuggling Remain?
A total of 6.15 tonnes of raw elephant tusks and carved ivory pieces were crushed in China on Monday in a seemingly very public display of its commitment to wean out illegal smuggling activities. It was a first for its kind in China. The world certainly hopes it won't be the last.
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No Punishment for Australia's Carbon Polluters Under Direct Action; Abbott Credibility 'Hanging by a Thread'
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Aliens Co-exist With Humans on Earth, Former Canadian Minister Claims
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Egypt Sends Back Canadian Shia Muslims from Airport Without Explanation
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Australia Rejects Partnership Visa Application of Gay Pakistan-Born Man in Relationship with Brisbane Doctor; In Danger of Being Deported
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PM Tony Abbott Called ‘reckless ideologue who ignores science’; Bureau Report Adds Proof of Climate Change
After the Bureau of Meteorology has announced 2013 as the hottest year in Australia, the spotlight shines on Prime Minister Tony Abbott as critics seized an opportunity to call for a climate policy change. Richard Di Nitale, acting Greens leader, called Mr Abbott a "reckless ideologue who ignores the science." Mr Abbott was also accused of "listening to people who are part of the tinfoil hat brigade."
Research Shows Abbott Government to Fall Short of 200,000 Jobs Creation
The Abbott government, a few months in power, appears to be headed to break some more of its election promises in 2013. One of them is that it would fall short by 200,000 jobs of its election vow to create 1 million jobs over five years.
No Foreign Stripper for Canada, Foreign Worker Rules Change in 2014
2014 is going to be a different year for foreign workers in Canada as the country is going to execute a number of changes in federal rules with effect from the very first week of the year
Canada to Ban Incandescent Light Bulbs in 2014, Introduce Fresh Tax Measures
The Conservative Canadian government has decided to ban incandescent light bulbs starting from 2014.
Is Apple Faking Innocence? Denies Helping NSA Hack iPhone System
Apple has reacted to the allegation that it co-operated with the National Security Agency of the United States in compromising user data on iPhones
The Suicide Bomber Who Killed at Least 16 in Russia is a Woman
The suicide bomber who killed 16 people and injured dozens in the Volgograd railway station in Russia has been identified to be a woman in the preliminary investigation.
End of Communism? - Mao Zedong Criticised by Chinese President on Birth Anniversary
Mao Zedong was criticised by the Chinese president on the 120th birth anniversary of the iconic communist revolutionary of China on Dec 26.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Calls Jesus 'Palestinian Messenger'
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called Jesus Christ as a 'Palestinian' messenger in his Christmas message.
WWII Pilot Receives Surprise Honorary Rank
WWII pilot Ken Wright receives surprise honorary rank from the Air Force
Australia’s PHILIPPINES ASSIST Concludes; Air Force and Sailors Home for Christmas [VIDEO and PHOTOS]
Air Force's support to the Australian Government relief efforts Operation PHILIPPINES ASSIST had concluded on Dec 20, 2013.
Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Enlist Support of Liberal MPs to Pass Australia's Marriage Equality Law
Same-sex marriage advocates in Australia are targeting 70 federal politicians to try and convince them to change their position on marriage equality in 2014. Some of the MPs on the list include Treasurer Joe Hockey and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
Ex-PM Kevin Rudd No Escape To the Home Insulation $2.5B Inquiry
Ex-prime Minister Kevin Rudd will be summoned regarding the inquiry of the home insulation $2.5 billion, which started Monday in Brisbane.
NZ MP Maurice Williamson’s ‘Gay Rainbow’ Speech Is Top Quote Of The Year [VIDEO]
New Zealand MP Maurice Williamson’s “gay rainbow” speech has been voted the quote of the year. Massey University has conducted a Quote of the Year competition, and the Pakuranga MP’s hilarious speech in defence of gay marriage has beaten other popular lines by Lorde and Man Booker prize winner Eleanor Catton.
Chinese Officials Told ‘No More Lavish Parties for the Dead’
China's campaign and crackdown to impose frugality and weed out corruption among its government officials have extended even to their dead.
ALERT: New South Wales (NSW) Parliament in Sydney, Australia Faces Bomb Scare-- Man Armed With Explosives Reported; Premier Reports on Twitter
The New South Wales (NSW) Parliament House located in Sydney, Australia faced a lock down on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. Reportedly, the parliament has been locked down due to a bomb scare just outside the parliament. Also, a man armed with explosives has been reported to be present in the nearby area.
Australia’s Richest Woman Gina Rinehart Receive US$700M Loan from U.S.’ Export-Import Bank to Develop Roy Hill Iron Ore Project
Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest woman, has just received a US$694.4 million (AU$784 million) loan from the U.S.' Export-Import Bank to develop the Roy Hill iron ore project in the Pilbara.
HMAS Melbourne Seizes $11.3M Drugs in Arabian Sea [PHOTOS]
The Department of Defence confirmed $11.3 M Drugs nabbed in the Arabian Sea.
First Australia Battlefield Airlifter Flies in Italy
First Australia C-27 battlefield airlifter makes its maiden flight in Italy
Brazil No Intention Of Giving Snowden Asylum
Despite Edward Snowden's offer to help in the investigation of the U.S. government's alleged spying on Brazil and its people, the Brazilian government has no plans of granting the former U.S. National Security Agency contractor asylum.
China Builds Fourth Research Base in Antarctic
China on Thursday announced that it will be building its fourth research base in the Antarctic, the Taishan summer field camp, according to the state-run China Daily.
Tony Abbott, Coalition Cut Environmental Defenders Offices Budget; Move Slammed as 'Barbaric'
Australia's network of legal centres is not happy with the Coalition government and Prime Minister Tony Abbott's decision to cut funding for the Environmental Defenders Offices (EDO). Mr Abbott cut EDO's $10 million worth of funds, which means the offices will not receive money from the government after July 1, 2014.
Snowden Offers Help to Brazil for Espionage Investigation for Political Asylum, Brazil will not Consider
Snowden wrote an open letter to the Brazilian people offering his help for the investigation of the U.S. Government’s alleged spying on Brazil and its people Dec. 17, Tuesday. In return, he asks for a permanent political asylum.
Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook Meets with U.S. President Obama Together with Google, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo Execs
Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook has met with U.S. President Barack Obama together with other top tech company executives like Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, and Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, among others, to discuss surveillance policies.
Growth Versus Environmental Conservation: New Zealand Ponders Monorail Construction
Environmental conservationists and growth advocates in New Zealand are currently at each other's necks over a planned construction of a monorail that will slice through the country's pristine forests and river made famous in the trilogy films "The Lord of the Rings."
No Nuclear Power for Australia Despite Being 'Future Reliable Energy'
Despite being listed offhand as a 'future reliable energy' in an issues paper released no less than by the federal government, Australia will not consider using nuclear power. Not now nor even in the future.
“Australia is Not Living Within its Means” – MYEFO
Treasurer Joe Hockey released the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook on Tuesday, Dec 17
Kevin Rudd Eyeing Top Position as UN Leader?
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is rumoured to be the next UN secretary-general in replacement of general Ban Ki-moon.
Australia Signs New Code of Conduct for Asylum Seekers
A new Code of Conduct for asylum seekers will take effect Saturday, Dec 21
Home this Christmas: Last of Australian Combat Troops Finally Depart Afghanistan
The withdrawal of Australian combat troops from Afghanistan has finally been completed on Sunday. For the families of the Australian soldiers, it was indeed a reason to celebrate their being home this Christmas 2013.
One Giant Leap for China: First Lunar Rover Jade Rabbit Beams Down Photos from the Moon (Videos)
China has released to the world the first pictures captured by its first lunar rover Jade Rabbit from the moon.
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