Another blow for Gillard as High Court rules refugee “swap” deal illegal
Australia’s Labor prime minister Julia Gillard suffered a further blow today with the High Court ruling the controversial Malysia asylum seeker “swap” deal illegal.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
Poll of US Muslims shows multiculturalism and diversity alive and well
New polling dats provides welcome reassurance multiculturalism and the embracing of religious and racial diversity in the US is far from dead, reports Tom Rouse.
BRICS need to step up to the international plate
Following their failure to join the liberation of Libya, it is time for the BRICS to step up to the level they’re so often talked about being on, writes Luke Bozier.
India now has a unique opportunity to end corruption
Anna Hazare hunger strike: we must have confidence India will once more respond to the Gandhian call of satyagraha and listen to the moral force of peaceful protest.
New report justifies aid to India and other Middle Income Countries
With aid, we are helping ensure that some of the poorest people in the world have access to basic necessities; it is crucial we continue to do so into the future.
Coalition must match rhetoric with action on transparency
This is not a time for bowing to corporate lobbying – it is a time for strong leadership to match strong rhetoric, writes Rushanara Ali MP.
Declaration of Co-operation with Cuba requires concrete action
It is time the UK engaged economically with Cuba – or risk being left behind
Syrian Uprising: YouTube clips show continued demonstrations after Hama massacre
Despite more than 100 being killed by the Syrian military in Homs last night, hundreds came out to protest accross the country – as these youtube clips show.
Is it time to end the war in Afghanistan?
According to the UN the last six months in Afghanistan have been the most deadly since records began in 2001. Is it now time to end the war in Afghanistan?
East Africa food crisis could have been prevented
A slow response to the warning signs, a changing climate, changing land patterns, and political instability all contributed to the famine in east Africa.