Tag: World Politics
Russian MPs vote for longer presidency
Russia's Lower House of Parliament has approved a constitutional amendment extending the president's term of office by two years. [MORE]
China refuses to budge on Tibet amid talks
China has accused the Dalai Lama of covertly campaigning for Tibetan independence, maintaining its hardline opposition to his approach as Tibetan exiles met in India.[MORE]
S Africa withholds $48m in aid for Zimbabwe
South Africa is withholding more than $48 million in aid from Zimbabwe in response to its failure to form a unity government.[MORE]
Zimbabwe battling cholera outbreak: media
Zimbabwe is struggling to contain "unprecedented" cholera outbreaks that have spread to nine of the country's 10 provinces, state media is reporting.[MORE]
Union to strike unless Thai Govt quits
Thailand's public sector unions will begin a nationwide strike next week unless the Government quits, union leaders said, in a move likely to deepen the economic impact of a long-running political crisis.[MORE]
Aust joins Trans-Pac economic group
Australia has joined the United States in a plan aimed at eliminating tariffs on all trade products in the Asia-Pacific region.[MORE]
US car makers told to submit new recovery plan
United States congressional leaders have asked car manufacturers to submit a new recovery plan before their request for a multi-billion dollar bailout for the industry can be approved. [MORE]
US power tipped to diminish over 20 years
American intelligence agencies say United States economic, military and political dominance is likely to decline over the next two decades.[MORE]
'Aggressive military action' needed to tackle pirates
The world's biggest oil tanker company says a more aggressive military approach is the only answer to tackling the growing threat of piracy off Somalia.[MORE]
'Osama Obama Shotgun' betting condemned
Passions have flared in a US town over a sign in a store asking customers to place bets on an assassination of President-elect Barack Obama.[MORE]
Free trade: Aust joins Asia-Pacific talks
Australia will join negotiations for a free trade agreement across the Asia-Pacific.[MORE]
Suicide bomber kills 9 in Afghanistan
A suicide car-bomber has killed nine people and wounded 16, including two US soldiers, in an attack on a government compound in eastern Afghanistan, a government official said.[MORE]
Media star drops out of Indonesian presidential race
The Indonesian presidential election race has narrowed to a repeat of the 2004 poll, with the shock exit of Rizal Mallarangeng, a prominent contender for the country's top job.[MORE]
S Africa blocks Zimbabwe aid
South Africa says it will withhold desperately needed aid until Zimbabwe enacts a power-sharing agreement.[MORE]
'Get your act together', Congress tells carmakers
A bipartisan car industry bailout proposal has been put on hold until executives prove they deserve it.[MORE]
Guantanamo detainees win court challenge
A US judge has ordered the release of five Algerian terrorism suspects from Guantanamo Bay.[MORE]
Asia-Pacific community plans 'going well': Rudd
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has rejected reports there is no international support for his push for an Asia-Pacific union.[MORE]
Thai Govt denies involvement in deadly attack
Thailand's PM says his Government is not behind a deadly grenade attack in Bangkok which killed a protester.[MORE]
Pakistan Govt, Taliban lash out against US drone attacks
Pakistan has summoned the US ambassador to Islamabad to lodge a protest over the latest US drone attack in Pakistani territory.[MORE]
New Zimbabwe talks expected next week
Zimbabwe has announced a new round of power-sharing talks to be held next week in South Africa, while accusing former United Nations chief Kofi Annan of trying to boost the opposition with a visit set for this weekend.[MORE]
Thai protesters plan to oust Govt at weekend
The leader of a long-running anti-Government street protest in Thailand has called for a major rally to oust the Government.[MORE]
Calls for Kokoda track code of conduct
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's special envoy on the Kokoda track is calling on tour operators to introduce a code of conduct to preserve the historic World War II path and lessen the impact on locals living alongside it.[MORE]
Obama names Daschle to lead health drive
President-elect Barack Obama has picked former Senate leader Tom Daschle to lead his high-risk drive to end the US health care crisis.[MORE]
APEC leaders eye trade deal in Lima
APEC foreign ministers say sealing a global trade agreement is the top priority of this weekend's summit in the Peruvian capital, Lima.[MORE]
DR Congo rebels pull back, UN troops exchange fire with militia
Congolese rebels withdrew this morning from two key battlefronts but threatened to return if government forces occupied the zones, as UN troops and a pro-army militia exchanged fire.[MORE]
