WorldControversial shark policy comes under fire at rallies"Cull pollies not sharks" urged one of the placards waved by the thousands of protesters who rallied at the weekend.05 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMayor takes aim at NY inequalityBacked by 73% of voters, Democrat lays out plan to increase taxes on rich to provide services for poor.05 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Thai protests defying will of the peopleThe serenity of Thailand has disappeared over the past couple of months. Street clashes in Bangkok between demonstrators and the police shortly after Christmas left two people dead and more than 140 injured.02 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Snowden's mission: helping us control the spiesIt's always dangerous to declare "mission accomplished". Former US president George W. Bush did it weeks after he invaded Iraq, and it will be quoted in history books a century hence as proof of his arrogance and his ignorance.29 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldEx-defence chief tipped as Australian Governor-GeneralGeneral Peter Cosgrove is set to become the next Governor-General of Australia, it's been reported, with a formal announcement tipped for late next month.26 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldGet with the programme, says AbbottNo one would accuse Tony Abbott of shying away from a fight, but has Australia's attack dog PM finally bitten off more than he can chew?25 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldKim 'drunk' during execution orderKim Jong-Un was 'very drunk' when he ordered the execution of a pair of aides close to his executed uncle.23 Dec 09:13 PM
WorldRebels set sights on essential oil fieldsSouth Sudan faces`worst case scenario' as Machar's forces seize control of pivotal state.23 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldFrench call for cash as forces enter conflictAllies stand firmly on sidelines as France suffers first casualties in CAR intervention.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPeters: Viral hits may help diplomacyWinston Peters says we need to use the success of Kiwis like Lorde and Sir Peter Jackson as part of our foreign policy to promote our image abroad.22 Dec 08:57 PM
WorldEvacuees carry tales of carnageA long line of evacuees stretched from the departures area of Juba Airport into the baking sun of South Sudan.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldState rounds up hundreds of relativesMore than a hundred relatives of Jang Song Thaek have reportedly been arrested and sent to prison camps.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldDefiant call from freed oligarchReleased to his stunned family, businessman says jailed 'hostages' including ex-colleague must be next.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAustralian boat arrivals slowedTurning the Coalition's best known three-word slogan into reality was always going to be a tough ask for the Abbott Government in Australia.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldPartying amid death and tortureEscaper from North Korea's camps is appalled by US basketball star's cosy relationship with regime's head.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldLand of free in state of changeThis month, a Washington Post/ABC poll placed President Obama at 43 per cent, the lowest level since Richard Nixon sat in the White House.20 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldToronto mayor's new anticsEmbattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford has been filmed dancing to Bob Marley's One Love in the council chambers.18 Dec 10:15 PM
BusinessGerman economists warn against prolonged austerityGermany's Grand Coalition under Chancellor Angela Merkel takes the helm this week under a blizzard of criticism from economists of all stripes.18 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AustinAndrew Austin: Mandela given impressive send-off despite mix-upsSouth Africa has successfully pulled off one of the most important events it will ever host, and with some style, writes Andrew Austin.16 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldNew minister Chancellor hopefulShe already combines the decidedly Herculean roles of Cabinet minister and mother of her seven mainly school-aged children.16 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldDanish PM urged to auction presidential selfieDavid Cameron has urged Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt to auction the controversial selfie she took at Nelson Mandela's memorial for charity.15 Dec 08:16 PM
WorldPaper labels pregnant MP 'lazy'The Sun newspaper in Britain has been forced to apologise after it included a pregnant MP in its list of the "laziest" politicians.15 Dec 08:02 PM
WorldPope Francis: I'm not a MarxistPope Francis has been forced to defend his economic and social ideologies after prominent conservatives accused him of coming forward with “pure Marxism”.15 Dec 07:58 PM
OpinionAndrew AustinAndrew Austin: Loving the best of both worldsA return to South Africa triggers deep thoughts - can one person have two homelands?14 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldWorries in land of the freeWhat a difference a couple of decades, two disastrous wars and a stubborn recession make.14 Dec 01:49 AM
WorldSelfies at a memorial?Are you a fomo sapiens? Judging by his behaviour at Nelson Mandela's memorial service, Barack Obama is a member of this new sub-species.13 Dec 07:27 PM
