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Coalition MPs defend travel expenses for weddings
Australian Coalition frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull says his colleagues would have been "absolutely satisfied" that they were doing the right thing.
Absent Obama held ransom - Key
Prime Minister John Key says he can understand why United States President Barack Obama won't give in to the demands of Republicans who want to delay his healthcare law.
US raids target African terrorists
In a stealthy seaside assault in Somalia and in a raid in Libya's capital, US military forces struck out against Islamic extremists who have carried out terrorist attacks.
Jack Tame: Total failure of common sense
The thing that's incredible is the ability of a select few Republican renegades to ignore an obvious national mandate.
US man sets himself on fire on the National Mall
A man who poured a can of gasoline on his head and set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital has been airlifted to the hospital, police and fire officials said.
Obama no-show a boost for China
US President Barack Obama's decision to scrap his Asia trip is a setback for his much-advertised pledge to shift the focus of foreign policy to the Pacific and a boost for China's attempt to gain influence in the region.
Free traders wait for Japan to fall into line
When Caroline Kennedy appeared at a United States' Senate confirmation hearing, it was no surprise the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations was raised.
Dirty money may taint Clinton campaign
The past may be another country, but in the ongoing political saga that is Hillary Clinton's life, the past is always lurking in the wings ready to spring a nasty surprise.
Crisis on Capitol Hill
The US Constitution requires Congress to regularly pass laws funding the government.