Shoes hurled at former Australian PM Howard

Shoes hurled at former Australian PM Howard Melbourne: Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard on Monday joined the dubious list of world leaders on whom shoes have been thrown, as a protester shouted "That is for Iraqi dead" live on national TV. The irate man threw two shoes at Howard while he was answering questions about his decision to send troops to Iraq, while participating in ABC's Q&A programme. "It's all right, don't worry. Forget it, forget...
12:14 AM, Oct 26, 2010

Julia Gillard becomes Australia's first woman PM

Julia Gillard becomes Australia's first woman PM Deputy PM Julia Gillard will replace Kevin Rudd as Australia's Prime Minister after defeating him at a Labour Party ballot meeting. ...
09:53 AM, Jun 24, 2010

Aussies do flip-flop, won't sell uranium to India

Aussies do flip-flop, won't sell uranium to India Wellington: Former Australia coach John Buchanan has been named New Zealand's director of cricket, a new position which will govern most high-performance aspects of the sport in New Zealand. The 58-year-old was confirmed in the position Friday and will take up his role in May, New Zealand Cricket said. NZC said Buchanan will establish New Zealand's new high-performance program, implement a consistent coaching philosophy across the country, build a talent...
07:55 PM, Jan 15, 2008

Australia's former PM concedes defeat to Kevin Rudd

Australia's former PM concedes defeat to Kevin Rudd Cape Town: Sachin Tendulkar and Dale Steyn fought out a titanic battle before India took a two-run first innings lead on the third day of the third and final Test against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday. Tendulkar, Test cricket's all-time leading run-scorer, made 146 in an Indian total of 364, while Steyn, the world's number one fast bowler, took five for 75. With the series between the world's two...
03:14 PM, Nov 25, 2007

Kevin Rudd is Australia's new Prime Minister

Kevin Rudd is Australia's new Prime Minister John Howard telephoned Rudd to concede his defeat. ...
05:46 PM, Nov 24, 2007

How to pick a PM? Aussies want him to look good in nude

How to pick a PM? Aussies want him to look good in nude Poll says Aussies don't want a PM who doesn't look good naked. ...
08:18 PM, Nov 13, 2007
Austrian, Australian: Bush trips over his tongue again

Austrian, Australian: Bush trips over his tongue again

The US Prez makes another infamous Bushism as the world listens in. ...
03:48 PM, Sep 09, 2007

No Uranium deal if India tests N-weapons: Aus

No Uranium deal if India tests N-weapons: Aus Australia possesses 40 per cent of the world's reserves of Uranium. ...
01:01 PM, Aug 16, 2007

Australia rejects Haneef's plea for honorary citizenship

Australia rejects Haneef's plea for honorary citizenship Aussie PM says Haneef is not the sort of person to be an honorary Australian. ...
12:38 PM, Aug 06, 2007

Australia will not apologise to Haneef: John Howard

Australia will not apologise to Haneef: John Howard The Australian Prime Minister said it was “better to be safe than sorry.” ...
01:40 PM, Jul 30, 2007

Aussie PM denies Haneef visa mess | Kin brings relief

Aussie PM denies Haneef visa mess |  Kin brings relief Politics in Australia is hotting up over the Haneef case ...
10:39 AM, Jul 25, 2007

After UK, Indonesia on terror hit list, warns Australian PM

After UK, Indonesia on terror hit list, warns Australian PM Indonesia is next on the hit list of the Islamic terrorists after UK. ...
04:12 PM, Jul 09, 2007

Australia PM supports Indo-US N deal

Australia PM supports Indo-US N deal Australia's PM John Howard supports the Indo-US nuclear deal, opening the doors for potential uranium sales to India. ...
07:36 PM, Mar 31, 2007
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