POLITICS & POLICY

The terrorist scare has gone up the scale for the last several years. From the Boston Marathon bombing to Woolwich killing and other suicide bomb incidents, terrorism is a primary concern for many governments. In its bid to curtail and prevent terrorism and related attacks, the Australian Government publication released a new list of readily available ingredients and chemicals that can be used for improvised explosives.

Police officials in the state of New South Wales have personally downloaded, created and experimented with the 3D-printed gun "The Liberator" and found the plastic gun will hit both target and owner.

Venezuela is running out of toilet paper supply and this has become a major economic debate

Apart from the two madmen who went berserk on Wednesday afternoon, local police have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of conspiracy to murder 25-year-old British soldier, Lee Rigby.

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In the midst of Ford's decision to ship out of Australia, Holden and Toyota express their intent to stay put in Australia, at least for now. Toyota is even pointing to its $330 million new engine production facility that is meant to cater locally and the whole of Asia.

The British soldier hacked to death in the streets of Woolwich has been identified. Lee Rigby was a 25-year-old father. He went to war in Afghanistan and fought the Talibans according to the Ministry of Defense.

Australia lost on Thursday a popular and well-loved former first lady, Hazel Hawke, who passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with complications of dementia.

China has finally lifted the ban it imposed on New Zealand's lamb mutton and beef meat products.

Armed with meat cleaver and knives, two young mean hacked a young soldier in Woolwich to death. The video of a young man waving a blooded knife and cleaver caused uproar in what Prime Minister David Cameron slammed as a possible terrorist attack.

Mars Curiosity rover photos have drawn much attention from space science enthusiasts and UFO observers. The latest "structures" include rock formations seen as some ruins and some kind of missile. But who knows - could these image interpretations be merely a result of rich and playful imagination?

A drone strike in September 2011 killed had deliberately killed four Americans

Right smack under the broad afternoon Wednesday daylight, as two crazed men wielded terror and attacked and decapitated a UK soldier in Woolwich, David Cameron's country proved yet its bravery when a 48-year old mother walked right into the crime scene and talked with the emotionally charged madmen. Right then and there, it was a face-off between terror and bravery at its finest hour.

Stocks ended Wednesday broadly lower after a rollercoaster day of trading, as investors sorted through mixed signals from the Federal Reserve on the outlook for monetary policy.

Riots have sparked since Tuesday night in the streets of Stockholm Sweden

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar dropped to a one-year low following some positive comments on the US economy by the head of the Federal Reserve.

Taipei released on Tuesday a voyage data record that indicates non-intrusion of the Taiwanese fishing boat into Philippine waters on May 9. The alleged intrusion has claimed the life of one Taiwanese fisherman after a Philippine patrol boat reportedly fired on the fishing vessel 50 times.

With the way she handled the Greek debt crisis and the strong performance of the German economy amid the euro crisis, it is not surprising that German Chancellor Angela Merkel is the world's most powerful woman. Forbes magazine confirmed that by placing Ms Merkel no 1 on its annual list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women.

Apple to Face Senate’s Criticism over US Taxes

FBI authorities shot dead a Chechen immigrant after he attempted to strike an agent with knife while being questioned. Ibragim Todashev is under FBI inquiry after being linked to the Boston Marathon Bombing. Authorities gunned down 27-year-old Todashev in his Orlando home.

To indicate her disbelief in the concept of global warming, former Republican Party vice presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin posted a naughty remark in her Facebook account.

The State Liberals want ABC and SBS privatized and Tony Abbott is at the receiving end. State Liberals want Abbott to privatize the two companies should he win on September 14. The interest on ABC and SBS remains high despite issues of noncompliance with their charters.

As search-and-rescue officials finally closed the lid on Tuesday night for potential survivors or bodies, residents of Moore, Oklahoma, now focus on reclaiming their lives before the disruptive tornado hit their hometown on Monday afternoon. The official death tally was recorded at 24, with more than 230 injured. Damage to property was placed at an estimated US$3 billion.

Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart tells formal inquiry that church leaders have helped in cover-ups

Aftermath images and videos of the Oklahoma tornado are now posted on social networking web sites. It showed how the force of nature damaged the US state on Monday, May 20, with its projected width of 3.2km and speed of up to 320km/hr.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is unchanged from yesterday's levels, trading at USD 0.9800, as currency markets debate the likelihood and even timing of the US Federal Reserve's winding down of its economic stimulus program.

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had a change of heart. Previously in opposition of same-sex marriage, Rudd announced his support for gay marriage explaining his decision was part of his personal journey. He also denied claims that he was only gunning for political points upon his announcement.

The Philippines has filed another diplomatic protest against China this time for the alleged encroachment of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Reef off the coast of Palawan.

There is no runaway winner for this year’s federal election as poll show the country is split on Prime Minister Support. While many Australians show strong support for the federal coalition, recent polls reveal that they are still divided on who should lead the country all together.