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Bin Laden used one of his wives as human shield: US official

One of Osama bin Laden’s wives served as a human shield during the attack by US special troops, according to a chief US official.

Al-Qaeda to find Osama bin Laden replacement

The death of bin Laden is not really significant, in terms of its effect on the war in Afghanistan or anywhere else, says an RMIT University international security expert.

Obama announces bin Laden’s death [VIDEO]

U.S. President Barack Obama has validated death reports of the mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States.

America could not afford to lower its guard, President Obama warns

The death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden should also serve as a warning to the United States and its allies as this can open more attacks of terrorism, therefore, more vigilance should be practiced by citizens world-wide, President Barack Obama said in his televised address.

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Little progress in UN Green Climate Fund meet

A two-day meeting of climate change finance negotiators in the United Nations sponsored summit in Mexico City resulted in little progress for the Transnational Committee (TC) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the fund that will help poor and developing nations cope with the adverse effects of climate change.

Controversial Philippines ombudsman resigns

The Philippines’ Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez resigned on Friday amid a swirl of controversy and criticism in her office’s handling of big corruption cases and the agency's allegedly low conviction rate.

Australia's Internet service providers wary of NBN

Australia's internet service providers are wary that the planned National Broadband Network (NBN) may push up their prices much to the dismay of customers.

Who are the members of the Royal Wedding Party [PHOTOS]

The much-awaited Royal Wedding is just hours away and billions of people are dying to see the members of the Royal Wedding party who will be joining Prince William and Kate Middleton as they walk the aisle at Westminster Abbey.

NSW refuses to support equal pay for community workers, claims union

The NSW Government has taken action to stop low paid workers from receiving pay rises to adequately reflect the value of their work, instead of recognising the valuable work of women in the community sector, the Australian Services Union (ASU) claims.

Obama slams birthplace controversy

United States President Barack Obama released his detailed birth certificate as he slammed lingering rumors that he was not American born as distressing “silliness”.

Australia Iintensifies military cooperation with China

Australia has agreed to intensify military cooperation with China, in a bid to boost ties, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said today.

Senator want faster refugees processing

Senator Doug Cameron, Labour's Left, has urged the Australian government to "pedal harder" in processing asylum seekers to help ease budding tensions in detention centres.

Gillard wants closer defence ties with China

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called for an increased defence cooperation with Beijing as she wraps up her first visit to China. Gillard said a closer military ties with China would promote good relations and maintain regional peace and prosperity.

Australia's high inflation may trigger interest rate hikes

The higher-than-expected inflation rates in Australia gives the central bank more reason to increase interest rates, analysts said.

$5.2BN deficit exposed in the NSW Budget

According to News Ltd, the Labor Department sought to "hide" the total loss by leading the state Treasury to produce hundreds of millions of dollars from rail grants.

Australia's PM Gillard remains stern on talks with Koreas

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has remained firm on her North Korean counterpart's military programme especially its nuclear weaponry.

Public urged to name China's first space station

The public is asked to join in the naming of China's first space station set for launch in year 2020.

Former Philippine president accused of plunder

Plunder charges were filed Tuesday against former Philippine president Gloria Arroyo before the Department of Justice.

High food prices push more people into poverty: ADB

Record increases in food prices are again threatening to push millions of people in Asia’s developing countries into extreme poverty, a report released Tuesday in Manila by the Asian Development Bank warned.

Australian PM Gillard Pursues Trade, Human Rights Concerns with China

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is walking on tight rope as she pursue both trade and diplomacy issues in China as she meets her counterparts Prime Minister Wen Jiabiao and President Hu Jintao today.

Senator Hanson-Young opposes return to temporary visas for refuge seekers

Refuge seekers who perpetrated criminal offenses in confinement are to be denied permanent visas.

Gillard to prod China on human rights, enhance trade

Prime Minister Julia Gillard is set to prod China on human rights and to enhance trade with the world's second biggest economy. These are her goals as she talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao in Beijing on Tuesday.

Australians in suburbs to bear worse Internet connections due to NBN roll out

While Armidale in New South Wales will become the first Australian city to enjoy the light-speed benefits of the National Broadband Network any time now, thousands of Australians in the rural areas will continue to endure worse Internet connection services through the years.

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