WorldAgreement reached on US budget; pact to replace spending cuts with longer-term savings.10 Dec 10:51 PM
WorldZuma booed at Mandela's memorialSpectators at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela jeered at South Africa's leader Jacob Zuma, embarrassing him and reflecting the ANC's current challenges.10 Dec 05:47 PM
EconomyJapan cuts 3Q economic growth estimate to 1.1 pctJapan slashed its estimate of economic growth for the July-September quarter Monday as investment by companies slowed more than first estimated.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Welcome illegal immigrants with open armsA contentious issue in the Australian election was illegal migration, the party leaders competing for the harshest tactics to deal with it, writes Bob Jones.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionIrfan Yusuf: Terrorist tag still sticks even when cause is wonTwo men have been arrested in Sydney on charges under Australia's foreign incursion laws that forbid citizens fighting alongside armed rebel groups.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Minto: A great man but not a great presidentWhen we look at Nelson Mandela's legacy as South Africa's post-apartheid leader, we must acknowledge serious failings, writes John Minto.09 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldMain opposition party quits Thai ParliamentThailand's main opposition party resigned from Parliament to protest what it called "the illegitimacy" of an elected government with which it can no longer work.08 Dec 05:52 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Oz flagbearers put Abbott to testAustralia's automotive and aviation industries appear to be on the brink of collapse, writes Liam Dann. Holden is considering pulling its manufacturing operations out of the lucky country.08 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Mandela - a leader even greater than his legendOnce a shadowy figure whose imprisonment personified the shackles of his apartheid-bound people, a free Mandela brought political calm to a S Africa that had become far more savage since he was jailed.06 Dec 04:30 PM
