More From Shayani Mukherjee
Paris attacks: Saint Denis police raid killed 3; suicide bomber was a male
The suicide bomber in Saint-Denis has been confirmed to be male according to a source close to the investigators.
Nov 21, 2015
US likely to increase military deployment in Iraq and Syria to fight ISIS
Senior U.S. security officers have advised the Obama administration to increase its militarily involvement in Iraq and Syria to tackle ISIS forces.
Oct 29, 2015
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad willing to hold early elections
According to Russian lawmakers, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will make an announcement on the country's presidential elections if the public supports the move.
Oct 26, 2015
House price growth rate falls to lowest since 2012
The Australian property market prices will soon ease off, predicts SQM Research in its Housing Boom and Bust report.
Oct 20, 2015
China experiences lowest economic growth since GFC
China’s economic growth slides below 7 percent, leaving senior economists worried.
Oct 20, 2015
Qantas fares to increase up to 6% by the end of 2015
Following a record of high profitabilty, Qantas Airways has increased the fares of its international flights.
Oct 18, 2015
Housing risks can be contained, says RBA
Heightened investor's activity has resulted in the housing price surge and increased the risk of significant price falls later.
Oct 17, 2015
Australia risks running into recession
With Macquarie Research suggesting a 7.5 percent drop in housing prices, Australia could soon see itself in the waves of recession.
Oct 13, 2015
Australia’s export revenue likely to go down as China gets serious with its coal curbs
Australia’s mining sector could be facing worse downturns as China decides to restrict its coal consumption.
Oct 12, 2015
Glencore axes 1600 jobs worldwide; shares plunge by 30%
Glencore has decided to reduce 500,000 tonnes of Zinc production per year through various sites in Australia, Kazakhstan and South America.
Oct 10, 2015
Green Square's population likely to go beyond expectations, sparks congestion issues
The Green Square population will increase by 7,000 people in the coming 15 years, pressuring the existing structure.
Oct 09, 2015
NAB lists postcodes facing high default risks - Sydney suburbs among the highest
NAB has announced new mortgage loan-to-valuation ratios for postcodes where credit risks are getting poorer.
Sep 30, 2015
Federal government's Medicare review condemned despite being 'first of its kind'
The opposition and the Medical Association have called the review of the Medicare system a ploy to cut down health funding.
Sep 28, 2015
'Sydney’s great auction boom has clearly ended,' says analysts as auction clearance rates lowest in last three years
Auction clearance rates have fallen to 69.6 percent despite recording the highest auction listings for September.
Sep 27, 2015
Volkswagen scandal update: German carmaker faces temporary ban in Switzerland
The Swiss Federal authorities have announced a temporary ban on VW's diesel-powered cars, barring Euro6 emission models.
Sep 26, 2015
Northern Territory police starts investigating claims of detainees being fed animal faeces at Don Dale Youth Detention Centre
NT police child abuse task force leads an investigation into the allegations against a staff member at Don Dale made by a teen who allegedly saw an inmate forced to fight and eat peacock’s poo.
Sep 25, 2015
Rise in home-building still falling short to match housing demands
Real estate experts reject claims there will be a “tsunami of housing,” say oversupply still a distant dream.
Sep 23, 2015
NSW Attorney-General fights to improve NSW Surrogacy laws
Attorney-General Gabrielle Upton is trying to improve surrogacy laws in NSW by allowing couples to advertise for surrogacy and surrogate mothers to receive compensation for surrogacy.
Sep 21, 2015
Malcolm Turnbull’s new ministry: Australia's first female defence minister, first Indigenous Frontbencher
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces his new cabinet, reshuffling some positions as some ministers retain their current portfolios.
Sep 20, 2015
US could face undesired consequences if talks with Russia about Syria don't resume
As Russia prepares its soldiers to fight in Syria, it has demanded the U.S. establish direct military-to-military engagements in the country.
Sep 13, 2015
Hungarian camerawoman Petra Laszlo who tripped and kicked refugees speaks up after being slammed with criminal charges
The Hungarian camerawoman who was filmed tripping refugees has apologised and said she didn’t deserve the death threats.
Sep 12, 2015
Non-Syrian refugees scrapping national identities, using fake passports
Increasing numbers of refugees are using fake Syrian passports to get permanent asylum, which could reduce the chances of real Syrians entering other countries.
Sep 08, 2015
Migrants’ start-ups dominate Australia
A recent survey reveals that migrants in Australia prefer starting their own businesses than getting employed.
Sep 05, 2015
Qld Catholic school teachers demand same pay as their NSW counterparts
Thousands of school teachers will not work for two consecutive days to protest against the unequal pay across states.
Sep 05, 2015
