WorldAssad accused of war crimes, double-dealingThe Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad has funded and co-operated with al-Qaeda in a complex double game even as the terrorists fight Damascus.21 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldCitizen's arrest attempt on Tony BlairTony Blair used his diplomatic skill to talk his way out of a humiliating citizen's arrest by a barman in a trendy east London restaurant.20 Jan 08:01 PM
World'King hit' attacks prompt move to curb binge-drinking cultureOutraged by unprovoked "king hit" killings, increased rates of alcohol-fuelled violence and soaring hospital admissions, Australians have finally had enough.20 Jan 07:47 PM
OlympicsClaims of corruption taint Sochi showpieceCritics of Olympics say a third of budget is being siphoned off by Putin's friends.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldEuropean recruits train for al-QaedaDefector says idealists indoctrinated in Syria to carry out terror attacks in West.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAsylum seekers cases left in limboNauru has effectively suspended its entire legal system, sacking its sole magistrate and barring its Chief Justice from entering the country.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldProtesters battle riot police as Ukraine's crisis deepensAnti-government protests in Ukraine's capital escalated into fiery street battles with police.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAhron Shapiro: Israel PM's peacemaking efforts should be rememberedA reply to last week's assessment of Ariel Sharon by Sydney writer Irfan Yusuf.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLeaders' golf: He invited me, says KeyPrime Minister John Key has revealed that US President Barack Obama approached him for their well-publicised game of golf.19 Jan 07:33 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Leak shows trade deal may prove trickyMinisters and officials have different ideas on what was agreed at Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in Singapore, writes Jane Kelsey.19 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMP paints face in racist rantAn Italian MP has “blacked up” to deliver a staggering anti-immigration rant in the country’s parliament.16 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldSarkozy scoffs at HollandeFrancois Hollande has made the French presidency look "ridiculous" with his scooter-driven nocturnal trips to visit his mistress, Nicolas Sarkozy was reported as saying.16 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHollande affair: Who gets the blame?Who's taking the brunt of the Hollande affair? In a very French twist, it looks like it's the jilted first lady - who's been hospitalised since she found out.15 Jan 06:59 PM
WorldHollande plays it haughtyCampaigning for the French presidency less than two years ago, Francois Hollande pledged that in office he would be 'normal'.15 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldIs Hollande's mistress pregnant?Julie Gayet, the actress thought to be having an affair with French President Francois Hollande, is reported to be pregnant.14 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldJihad's poster boy for MideastThe FBI "most wanted" mugshot shows a tough, swarthy figure, his hair in a jailbird crew-cut.14 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAbbott's Govt faces hard stretchPrime Minister Tony Abbott heads to the annual economic summit in Davos, Switzerland, next week to sell the world on Australia's priorities.14 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionKathy Marks: Review set to stoke culture fireGoal to correct education 'left-wing bias' looks to critics like political exercise.14 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHollande has darkest hourFrancois Hollande is facing the toughest hour of his presidency as his partner remains in hospital after news of his alleged affair with a glamorous actress.14 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldOpen season on Chris ChristieThe tribulations of Chris Christie are multiplying amid questions about possible misspending of federal aid earmarked for victims of Super-Storm Sandy.14 Jan 02:11 AM
WorldTalks nail down Iran nuclear dealIran will start dismantling parts of its uranium stockpile next week after details of an interim deal on its nuclear programme were finalised over the weekend.13 Jan 07:08 PM
WorldBrotherhood's battle HQ an old London kebab shopIt is an unlikely setting from which to launch a fightback against Egypt's new military rulers.13 Jan 07:06 PM
WorldHollande in double troubleThe French first lady Valerie Trierweiler was in hospital suffering from "depression" three days after a magazine reported that President Francois Hollande was having an affair.13 Jan 05:30 PM
WorldIsraelis farewell former leaderIsraelis paid their last respects to former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon yesterday as his body lay in state outside the Knesset.13 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldFrench first lady hospitalisedThe French president's woes have continued, as it emerged his girlfriend was rushed to hospital following claims he was having an affair with an actress.12 Jan 10:35 PM
WorldHollande's tough work weekIn less than 24 hours, a Government banned a comedian and its President threatened legal action against a magazine that reported him having an affair with an actor.12 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldDossier details abuse of detaineesA250-page dossier, detailing allegations of beatings, electrocution, mock executions and sexual assault, has been presented to the International Criminal Court.12 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessBloomberg dines with Chch mayorHe may be one of the world's richest men but American multi-billionaire Michael Bloomberg couldn't do much about Queenstown's unseasonable summer weather.12 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldChristie faces action from people caught in trafficNew Jersey governor Chris Christie is facing legal action over huge traffic jams created when his staff orchestrated the closure of a bridge for political revenge.12 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandWWI row - denial from Downing StDowning St has intervened to quell the the latest row over WWI centenary commemorations amid claims the role of Australian and NZ troops is being ignored.11 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldProtesters send sanitary pads to Australian ministerAustralia’s Immigration Minister is receiving tampons and sanitary towels in his post box from protesters against alleged restrictions on sanitary products for refugees.09 Jan 01:08 AM
WorldIran's man in New ZealandIran's ambassador to NZ, Seyed Majid Tafreshi Khameneh, talks to political editor Audrey Young.08 Jan 04:30 PM
