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Ireland tipped for Six Nations title »

Ireland tipped for Six Nations title

Scottish rugby legend Ian McGeechan admitted on Sunday receiving a knighthood in the New Years Honours list had been a humbling experience.

US police nab man over Thanksgiving slaughter »

US police nab man over Thanksgiving slaughter

A man accused of killing four relatives at a Thanksgiving holiday dinner has been captured at a motel in the Florida Keys where police say he eluded authorities for about a month by checking in under a fake name and address, and hiding his car with a cover.

Full-body scanners in British airports »

Full-body scanners in British airports

Full-body scanners will be introduced in Britain in the wake of the failed Christmas Day bombing attempt of a US airliner, Prime Minister Gordon Brown says.

PM writes children’s book »

PM writes children’s book

A generation of younger Australians are set to see their Prime Minister in a new light as the children’s book he has co-authored with former Play School presenter Rhys Muldoon hits shelves.

Kevin’s cat and dog tale for kiddies »

Kevin’s cat and dog tale for kiddies

YOUNG Australians are set to see the PM in a new light as his children’s book, co-authored with ex Play School presenter Rhys Muldoon, hits shelves.

The rise of the next Prime Minister »

The rise of the next Prime Minister

It is already clear who the next Australian Prime Minister will be – and no, it’s not Tony Abbott. 31 Dec 2009 6:48 AM

China says billions missing from public funds »

China says billions missing from public funds

Over 34.4 billion US dollars went missing from public funds in China in the first 11 months of 2009, state media said Tuesday, with national auditors highlighting embezzlement, waste and fraud.

Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘abuse’ on oil transit deal »

Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘abuse’ on oil transit deal

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine Tuesday of “abuse” of Russian oil transits via its territory but predicted both sides would abide by contractual obligations to keep supply flowing to Europe.

Putin wants offensive arms to counter US »

Putin wants offensive arms to counter US

Russia must develop offensive weapons systems to counter US missile defence plans, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been quoted as saying.

Country Road appoints Sophie Holt as a director »

Country Road appoints Sophie Holt as a director

Clothing brand promotes former Prime Minister Harold Holt’s granddaughter. 30 Dec 2009 4:12 AM