Tag: Foreign Affairs
S Korea seeks to ban anti-Pyongyang leaflets
The South Korean Government is seeking to ban activists from sending anti-North Korean leaflets across the border, an official said.[MORE]
Rudd praises China, India involvement in G20 talks
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the involvement of emerging economies like China and India in the G20 talks in Washington is an important step in solving the global financial crisis.[MORE]
IMF welcomes G20 action plan
The International Monetary Fund has welcomed the outcome of this weekend's G20 summit, calling it a step toward resolving the world's financial crisis.[MORE]
Rudd: 'Long, bumpy road ahead to economic recovery'
Kevin Rudd says this weekend's G20 summit in Washington was useful, but there are still hard times ahead.[MORE]
Rudd-Bush rift reports 'nonsense': ministers
Government ministers say it is "nonsense" to claim that Kevin Rudd was cold-shouldered by George W Bush in Washington.[MORE]
Howard pushed me on E Timor referendum: Habibie
Former Indonesian president BJ Habibie says a letter from then-Australian prime minister John Howard pushed him into acting quickly on independence for East Timor.[MORE]
G20 leaders agree six-point plan
G20 leaders agree to six-point plan for tackling slumping economic activity with stepped-up cooperation after Washington summit.[MORE]
No evidence justifying sending troops to Iraq: former ADF chief
Former ADF chief Chris Barrie says he never saw any evidence suggesting that Australian troops needed to 'do a job' in Iraq.[MORE]
Rudd meets world leaders ahead of G20 summit
Kevin Rudd holds talks with world leaders in Washington ahead of G20 summit.[MORE]
N Korea restricts China travel
North Korea is restricting visitors from its ally and giant neighbour China, travel agents said, including virtually closing off one of its main border crossings at Dandong.[MORE]
Oppn says G20 leak could affect summit
Kevin Rudd leaves for the G20 summit as the Opposition continues to apply pressure over his leaked conversation with George W Bush.[MORE]
Swan positive about G20 outcome
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has met the head of the United States Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, in Washington.[MORE]
Govt to inject $6m into Indonesia election funds
Australia will provide $6m in aid to help Indonesia stage its presidential and parliamentary elections in 2009.[MORE]
DFAT confirms Bulgaria paedophilia arrest
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed that a 35-year-old Canberra man was arrested in Bulgaria last week on paedophilia charges. [MORE]
N Korea to tighten border crossings
North Korea's military says it will severely restrict border crossings from December 1.[MORE]
Death penalty debate 'a global issue'
Indonesia's Foreign Minister says the debate about the appropriateness of the death penalty is not confined to just Australia and Indonesia.[MORE]
Govt firm on Middle East stance: Smith
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith says Australia has voted against Israel on two United Nations resolutions because it is committed to the Middle East peace process.[MORE]
Bali Nine lawyer says Govt inconsistent on death penalty
The lawyer for one of the Bali Nine members facing death row says attempts to have his client's life spared will not be taken seriously unless the Federal Government consistently opposes the death penalty.[MORE]
Few winners in a sorry affair
The executions will serve the cause of the terrorist hardliners, as Amrozi, Mukhlas and Samudra will be sold as martyrs to the cause.[MORE]
Aust to increase calls to end capital punishment
Australia will push for a moratorium on capital punishment, following the execution of the Bali bombers.[MORE]
Smith issues Bali travel warning for schoolies
The Government has re-issued its advisory that people should reconsider travelling to Indonesia and Bali. [MORE]
Barrister accuses Govt of abandoning author in Thai jail
An Australian barrister is accusing the Federal Government of failing to help an Australian writer who is in jail in Bangkok on charges of insulting the Thai monarchy.[MORE]
Geographical neighbours, political strangers
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On Saturday New Zealand goes to the polls in an election that will be largely ignored in Australia. For understandable reasons, the battle for power across the Tasman has attracted less attention than the longer running and weightier battle on the other side of the Pacific to determine the new occupants of the White House.[MORE]
Ferguson defends uranium stance in India
Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has met his Indian counterpart in New Delhi and defended Australia's decision not to sell uranium to India.[MORE]
High level trade talks in Perth with Chinese official
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, has met one of China's highest ranking political officials in Perth to discuss trade links between WA and China.[MORE]
