More than 11 months into the crisis he unleashed, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in charge of the dynamic, seeking to confuse and divide the West as he apparently seeks to create a damaged....

Two men charged over an Isis-linked terror plot have not appeared in court, with prosecutors warning there are "clear security issues".

The conviction of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges has prompted widespread outrage.

Tony Abbott has admitted good government might have had "a bit of a holiday" amid the Liberal leadership turmoil, but insists it's now on track.

The Australian Prime Minister survived yesterday's leadership tilt, but can still expect to be grilled today by emboldened MPs.

"He's one dumb knighthood away from oblivion." Pundits from both sides of Australian politics say Tony Abbott's days are numbered after yesterday's spill attempt.

What drives Putin is a grab-bag of emotional motives. His man in Kiev got overthrown, and he doesn't like to lose face, writes Gwynne Dyer.

Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, was guilty of a bad case of wishful thinking when he declared the Liberal leadership issue "behind us" after surviving a party ballot yesterday.

The Australian MP who unsuccessfully tried to remove Tony Abbott as leader doesn't believe he has made any enemies in the party.

Sydney cafe siege survivors and families gathered solemnly as Australia's parliament honoured the victims.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott remains the leader of the Liberal party after a secret ballot on a motion to spill the leadership.

Diplomats have warned Europe could descend into war if the West does not stand up to Russia over the Ukraine conflict.