POLITICS & POLICY

Proactive measures are required for irrigation in rain shadow regions.

The United States has been accused of violating international law because it has committed a 'crime against humanity' for its WWII bombings in Japan.

U.S. President Barack Obama will veto down any legislation approving the construction of the US-Canada Keystone XL pipeline that did not go through the proper channels of authorisation.

The issue has the potential to affect the bilateral relations between the two countries.

The proposal looks unworkable as it is fraught with many issues including the innocence of children who are unthinking in their responses.

Gold prices could hover at $1,216 per ounce on the average for the next 100 days.

Australians want the Abbott government to remain neutral in the event of an "armed conflict" between Japan and China over a territorial dispute.

An American security expert warned the United States and South Korea that North Korea will be testing its nuclear and ballistic missiles this year.

Effective coordination and information exchange has helped Canada deport some 51 "dangerous individuals" as well as prevent over 150 U.S. sex offenders from entering the country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is predicted to resign as oil prices are expected to decline. A cooperation between US and Russia is 'not likely' on new sanctions against North Korea.

Canada is wary because it has already experienced a lone wolf attack.

French President Francois Hollande calls for an end to the sanctions against Russia.

Britain's crackdown on porn and obscenity can now be traced to the legacy of Thatcher's era.

A U.S. military aircraft was reportedly spotted dropping off weapons in ISIS-held territory. Iraqi volunteers fighting against the militants reported the incident.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott heeded the call of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi for Canberra to boost its military commitment to help defeat the Islamic State (IS) which is occupying large tracts of land, including Mosul, the country's second-largest city.

The wealth of the terror group makesit hard to combat.

Sale of forests to foreign investors has to be followed up with strict enforcement of norms.

China has lifted its self-imposed controls on the exports of its rare earths metals.

Australia Greens Senator Christine Milne has called on the Abbott government to stop being in a state of climate change denial and commit to action to address the effects of global warming.

Majority of Canada's 10 provinces are in for a deep freeze this early in 2015.

The process of selecting the jury for hearing the trial of Boston Marathon bombing started on Monday.

The trans-continental railroad will also augment economic development of the Siberian region.

As a web entrepreneur Kim Dotcom seems to be full of ideas.

Critics are moaning the advertising costs of Canada's 150th birthday which have been pegged at million.

Forcing Russia to its knees could also mean the destabilisation of Europe.

Voyage to Mars marks a new leap in space technology.

China is fast tracking the modernisation of its military fleet.

Both sides are working around workable solutions than getting dogmatic about their respective positions.

The pharma industry is on a come back trail with high value products.