WorldTop prisoner release part of peace talksIsrael has said it will release "heavyweight" Palestinian prisoners as part of an agreement to enter preliminary talks in Washington.21 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldPioneering journalist dies at 92Helen Thomas, the irrepressible White House correspondent used her seat in the front row of history to grill 10 presidents.20 Jul 11:40 PM
OpinionBilly Adams: Boat people are the victims of all this political expediencyThey're the faceless men, women and children Tony Abbott isn't so keen to talk about.19 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldRudd in PNG deal on asylum seekersAustralia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new agreement that will allow the resettlement of asylum seekers in PNG under a regional arrangement, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said last night.19 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessWeekly US unemployment benefit applications fall to 334K, a sign of an improving job market18 Jul 12:35 PM
WorldObama honours Mandela on 95th birthdayUS President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending their wishes and prayers to former South African leader Nelson Mandela on his 95th birthday.18 Jul 01:17 AM
