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Billy Adams: Boat people are the victims of all this political expediency
They're the faceless men, women and children Tony Abbott isn't so keen to talk about.
Rudd in PNG deal on asylum seekers
Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new agreement that will allow the resettlement of asylum seekers in PNG under a regional arrangement, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said last night.
Obama honours Mandela on 95th birthday
US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending their wishes and prayers to former South African leader Nelson Mandela on his 95th birthday.
PM ticks off party in Italy's 'shameful' row
Italy's Prime Minister issued an ultimatum yesterday to the powerful Northern League, saying that racist remarks had shamed the country.
New parties spring up to fight poll
In the bearpit of Australian politics, it helps to have the Terminator on your side.
Mayor favours new airport
Airline passengers flying into Heathrow face 16 more years of stacking and stress at the world's busiest airport
Putin plumbs new depths at Baltic Sea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dived to the bottom of the Baltic Sea on board a submersible to explore a shipwreck, the latest in a long line of publicity stunts.