Political

Challenges Threaten Turkey’s Rise

November 28, 2012, 2:44 pm

Recent political set backs have tainted Turkey’s star image

Wall Street’s Ratings Agencies Undermine Europe’s Recovery

January 19, 2012, 3:58 am

Europe’s financial rating was downgraded to suit the needs of the rating agencies, not the countries affected.

Parties, MPs Were Paid $53m for Election

October 13, 2010, 4:39 am

Taxpayers forked out more than $53 million to political parties and independent candidates who ran in the August 21 federal election.

Plight of the Papuans

August 5, 2010, 6:53 pm

A low level insurgency by a small number of Papuans against Jakarta’s rule has been ongoing since the 1960s when Indonesia took control.

Malaysia PM Charts Big Economic, Political Reforms

December 13, 2009, 9:05 am

Malaysian PM to accelerate economic and political reforms in a bid to woo back investment and regain political support.

Darling Says Spending Review Key to Election

July 26, 2009, 1:38 pm

Chancellor Alistair Darling said on Sunday all the political parties would have to set out the bones of their spending review priorities before the next general election.

Melbourne Film Festival Must Go On Despite Controversies

July 21, 2009, 11:12 pm

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has been rocked by political controversy, losing four films within days of its opening weekend.

Thai Crisis Shifts to King as Airport Gets Going

December 4, 2008, 1:53 am

Thailand’s crippling political crisis shifted its focus on Thursday from Bangkok’s gradually opening…