An asylum seeker who's had his refugee claim rejected says he'll be killed if he's returned to Afghanistan. The Federal Government plans to deport (口误) Ismail Mirza Jan at the end of the week. Mr Jan arrived in Australia on a false Turkish passpo...
US President Barack Obama has nominated trade and investment as the key issues at this year's APEC summit. The president has officially opened the forum which is attended by 21 Asia-Pacific leaders. Yesterday, nine of those nations including Australi...
The Italian senate has voted to approve new austerity measures to avoid a bailout. It clears the way for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to resign and for a new emergency government to be installed within days. The package demanded by the European U...
The weather satellite image shows cloud over West Australia, the Top End, Queensland and northern New South Wales along a broad tough generating showers and storms. High cloud over the south of the country is also bringing instability. Taking a look...
Greece's new prime minister has called on Greeks to unite to solve the country's economic problems. Lucas Papademos has been chosen to lead the new coalition government after four days of haggling. The government's first task is going to be to ratify...
There has been another earthquake in Turkey. The 5.7 magnitude quake has hit the southeast of the country. State TV in Turkey is reporting 18 buildings have collapsed including two hotels. There is no word so far on any casualties. Now as you may kno...
And US President Barack Obama is selling education reforms as a key measure to improve Americas sluggish economy. He says investing in early childhood education will ensure the US remains competitive. Right out of the gate, it helps prepare our kids...
The Senate is expected to pass the Government's carbon tax legislation today. The Government and the Greens will use their numbers to bring on a final vote to the 18 bills. The Opposition is vowing to scrap the tax if it wins Government. The tax will...
Treasurer Wayne Swan has been told to abandon his plan for a budget surplus next financial year. Economic forecaster Deloitte Access Economics says the budget is heading for a deficit of almost $2 billion in 2012-13. Now the forecaster warns that fur...
Checking business news, the G20 leaders meeting in Cannes have agreed to boost resources of the International Monetary Fund as we've heard. They say a firm growth plan should be in place by February. Much of the discussion at the summit focused on th...
The weather satellite image shows thick cloud spreading across WA and into South Australia along a broad trough is creating rain and thunderstorms. Cloud is stretching across Queensland and New South Wales along another trough bringing thundery showe...
The Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says he's prepared to abandon a referendum on the eurozone's bailout deal. He's begun talks with the opposition to try to get agreement on the package. Mr Papandreou is trying to head off the collapse of his...
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has lost his High Court battle against extradition to Sweden. Two judges at London's High Court have ruled he should now be sent to Sweden to face questions over rape and sexual assault allegations. His lawyers say he...
And the Dow Jones has had a pretty bad night, losing nearly 300 points, a fall of around 2.5 per cent. The NASDAQ dropped 77 points or down three per cent. And the SP 500 shed 29 and across in London the FTSE has closed 123 points weaker. Checking co...
The Australian teenager facing drug charges in Bali will front court for the first time in Denpasar today. The 14-year-old boy was arrested last month for allegedly buying a small amount of marijuana. His lawyers say they expect the case to last for...
