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The latest deed of the military regime in Fiji, to further separate itself from democratic practice in the Pacific region, been criticised by the European Union, a substantial development partner. … Read More »
Widespread commentary has followed the visit to Gaza by the chief EU envoy on joint foreign policy, the High Representative, Catherine Ashton – especially over her demand that Israel’s relaxation of its blockade is not enough. … Read More »
The European Union has welcomed the new Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, saying it was looking for good relations, especially on climate change and managing the world economy. … Read More »
COMMENTARY: “Who should pay out the deficits, following the financial crash of 2008?” is a keynote question for the G20 international economic summit this weekend, in Canada.
After billion-dollar government bail-outs of errant banks, protesting workers, right now in France and Italy, say it should not be them.
The incoming head of the international trades union movement, Australian Sharon Burrow, has added in a warning that the deficit cutting will stymie economic growth. … Read More »
The European Union has demanded that Israel open border crossings to allow humanitarian aid through to the Palestinian Gaza territory, following its seizure of the Gaza flotilla on Monday. … Read More »
The Australian government is expected to apply to the International Court of Justice at The Hague, next week, to challenge Japanese whaling in the the Southern Ocean. … Read More »
COMMENTARY: With the Prague Treaty this week, Presidents Barack Obama of the United States and Dmitry Medvedev of Russia were picking up where their predecessors left off in 1991 – signing on to unprecedented reductions in nuclear arms. … Read More »