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12/21/2008 12:00 am
Bright Green Australia's climate plans aim low

Australia pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 5 to 15 percent below 2000 levels by 2020, targets that are far less than what scientists say is necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change.
12/15/2008 12:00 am
Terrorism & Security Australian P.M. plans military expansion to counter Asian arms race

With a 3 percent annual increase in military spending, Australia hopes to balance China's arms spending and India's sizeable military.
09/10/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Australia no longer to detain asylum seekers

As immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan pour into the country, human rights groups praise the new policy. But critics say it will undermine national security.
07/30/2008 01:00 am
Reporters on the Job

07/14/2008 01:00 am
Tighter Australia-China ties worry Asian neighbors

India and Japan are wary as political, economic links strengthen amid a mining boom.
06/07/2008 01:00 am
Tighter Australia-China ties worry Asian neighbors

India and Japan are wary as political, economic links strengthen amid a mining boom.
06/07/2008 01:00 am
Why Australia is leaving Iraq

Prime Minister Rudd criticized the US justification for the 2003 invasion of Iraq as 550 Australian troops packed up to leave.
06/03/2008 01:00 am
World

06/02/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security East Timor rebel leader surrenders

Gastao Salsinha's surrender may signal a weakening of the rebellion that has engulfed the former Indonesian island since its independence in 2002.
04/29/2008 01:00 am
Olympic torch security row stresses Australian-Chinese ties

Thursday's tour in Canberra saw some fights and a dispute over China's tough "torch attendants."
04/25/2008 01:00 am
Olympic torch security row stresses Australian-Chinese ties

Thursday's tour in Canberra saw some fights and a dispute over China's tough "torch attendants."
04/25/2008 01:00 am
Australia 'ideas summit' maps new national path

Australians submitted 8,000 ideas. Experts picked 40.
04/21/2008 01:00 am
Nauru scrambles as Australia closes island's detention center

The tiny Pacific island is losing a key source of income.
03/26/2008 01:00 am
Reporters on the Job

03/24/2008 01:00 am
World

02/22/2008 12:00 am
Terrorism & Security Australian-led peacekeepers hunt for rebels in East Timor

Questions about new nation's security and the effectiveness of international peacekeepers surface after two recent assassination attempts.
02/14/2008 12:00 am
Failed Timor assassination may lessen rebels' sway

The bold attack on President Ramos-Horta raises key concerns about efforts to rebuild security forces.
02/12/2008 12:00 am
Australia to apologize to Aborigines for injustice: how helpful?

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the gesture will remove a "blight on the nation's soul."
02/12/2008 12:00 am
World

02/11/2008 12:00 am