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Briefing DOMA and Prop. 8 struck down: Gay marriage laws around the globe

There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.

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Tragedy at sea puts Australia's refugee policies to the test

More than 800 people seeking asylum from places like Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have died on the trip to Australia since 2009, including the recent drowning of a 1-year-old.
The ouster is ousted: Australia's PM Gillard finds herself without a job

Prime Minister Julia Gillard lost a dramatic party vote to the dogged opponent she toppled in a 2010 Labor Party coup.
New Zealand legalizes gay marriage

On Wednesday, gay rights supporters celebrated the passage of a bill that will allow same-sex couples to marry for the first time in New Zealand. Though thousands of New Zealanders do not support the measure, polls show two-thirds do. Some say the bill may spur a boom in same-sex travelers from nearby Australia.
The Monitor's View Australia's example in healing the sexually abused

A special panel begins work taking testimony from Australians sexually abused as children in institutions, such as churches and police stations. Allowing victims to speak will be a first step toward personal healing and national reform.
Australia's prime minister surprises Aussies with election announcement

Australia's prime ministers tend to give a month's notice on elections, in an effort to have an advantage. Julia Gillard just gave the country eight months' notice.
Australia fires burn 50,000 acres of farmland and forest

Prime Minister Julia Gillard warned today during a visit to wildfire-ravaged Tasmania that climate change could make such events more common in blaze-prone Australia.
Nurse left suicide note, Aussie radio sets up $525,000 fund (+video)

Nurse left suicide note: Jacintha Saldanha, a hospital nurse, left a suicide note, report British media. Will the note clear the Australian DJs of responsibility for her death or reinforce public opinion?
Australia, India to begin uranium talks

Australia eyes eventually exporting uranium to India for its nuclear plants. With 40 percent of the world's uranium reserves and strict rules on exports, Australia expects the talks to last a year or more.
Global News Blog Australia marches ahead with India ties - despite a few trip ups

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard took a spill today on a visit to India, a country that Canberra is working hard to win over.
Bali bombings: 10 years later, progress and some bumps ahead

After the 2002 Bali bombing, Indonesia cracked down on terror. But analysts warn lack of understanding about smaller cells could hamper efforts.
Russia, China: Global recovery weakening

At Asian-Pacific summit in Vladivostok, Russia turns its attention to Asia to spur its trade prospects. China's Hu promises $157 billion domestic stimulus.
Terrorism & Security Afghanistan war: More insider attacks hand Australia worst casualties since Vietnam

Five Australian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan yesterday and today, including three apparently murdered by Afghan Police forces.
Australia plans to deport asylum seekers to Pacific islands

Australia's government announced a plan to deter refugee boats from reaching its shores as it hopes to reopen refugee detention centers in the Pacific islands nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea. 964 asylum seekers had died since 2001 while making the dangerous sea journey to Australia.
Briefing DOMA and Prop. 8 struck down: Gay marriage laws around the globe

There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
Women's history month: 10 women making history today

March is known as Women's History month, meant to recognize the contributions and progress of women across history and around the world. Women today are playing some significant roles, from making peace to crafting economic policy in the midst of a crisis. Here are 10 women who are making history, today.
Australia's first female prime minister keeps her job, for now

Some analysts believe that sexism is at least partly to blame for the difficulties Australia's first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, has had to battle while in office.
Australia Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigns in leadership rift (+video)

Australia Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said today he could not work with Prime Minister Gillard amid 'soap opera' reports that she intended to fire him as foreign minister for disloyalty.
Australia Prime Minister Gillard rescued amid rowdy aboriginal rights protests

Some 200 supporters of indigenous rights had surrounded a Canberra restaurant while Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott were inside, prompting the secret service to whisk them away.
Global News Blog Whale wars victory: Japan to release three activist stowaways

The promised release of three activists who boarded a Japanese whaling ship a few days ago signals a victory for behind-the-scenes diplomacy with Australia.
Qantas flights: Why the Australia airline abruptly grounded all flights

Qantas Airways grounded all flights Saturday, stranding thousands of passengers, including 17 world leaders. What's behind the Qantas labor union dispute?
10/29/2011 11:06 am
Australian teenager freed from fake bomb; police say it was extortion plot

Australian teenager freed from a bomb around her neck. Authorities say the Australian teenager freed was being used in an extortion attempt.
08/04/2011 04:03 pm
Australia refugee swap with Malaysia faces key test

Australia plans to airlift refugees from an intercepted boat to Malaysia next week. It will film their forced return and post it on YouTube to deter future refugees from trying to reach its shores.
08/04/2011 10:51 am
Tour de France winner: Cadel Evans's often-sullen ride to historic victory

Cadel Evans's victory marks the first time an Australian has won the Tour. Until now, Evans, a runner-up in 2007 and 2008, was known as one of the Tour's prickliest riders.
07/24/2011 05:54 pm
Stefan Karlsson Carbon tax would weaken Australia

As a net exporter of coal, Australia would have a lot to lose from a carbon tax
06/06/2011 12:22 pm
Australia considers livestock ban to Indonesia due to animal cruelty

After video footage revealed brutal treatment at Indonesian slaughterhouses, Australia, the world's biggest live animal exporter, may ban livestock sales to its northern neighbor.
06/02/2011 10:34 am