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Australia university accused of bowing to China by barring Dalai Lama

YoopyaApr 18, 2013November 10, 20240

(Reuters) – One of Australia’s most exclusive universities has called off a talk to students by the Dalai Lama, prompting accusations it is bowing to China which

Australia PM eyes trilateral naval exercises with China and U.S.

YoopyaApr 9, 20130

(Reuters) – Australia is hoping to see trilateral naval exercises with China and the United States and is pursuing a new strategic partnership with Asia’s biggest economy,

Australian PM Gillard in reshuffle after ‘unseemly’ vote

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled a new front bench, days after an abortive leadership vote she called “unseemly” and “self-indulgent”. Late last week,

Abu Sayyaf release Australian hostage Warren Rodwell

YoopyaMar 23, 20130

An Australian man kidnapped 15 months ago by an al-Qaeda-linked group in the Philippines has been released. An emaciated-looking Warren Rodwell was freed on Saturday

Australia’s Labor roiled by resignations after failed leadership coup

YoopyaMar 22, 20130

(Reuters) – Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard faced a string of ministerial resignations on Friday in the wake of a botched leadership coup against her,

Malaysia detains Australia senator Nick Xenophon

YoopyaFeb 16, 20130

An Australian senator on a fact-finding mission to Malaysia says he has been refused entry because authorities consider him a “security risk”. Nick Xenophon was