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australia Archive
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Julia Gillard comments on APC
The new Prime minister, Julia Gillard has cast doubt on the “Asia Pacific Community” proposed by her predecessor, Kevin Rudd. The “Asia-Pacific Community” is seen as a broader alternative to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) and Association of South East Asian Nations(ASEAN). “It seems to me that we’re unlikely to see that degree of movement,” Jullia Gillard said. [...] -
Australia’s Rudd Delivers Final Address
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said “I’ve given it my all” during his final address on Thursday. His popularity had plummeted following setbacks on his mining tax plans and the shelving of an emissions trading scheme, causing his deposal in a sudden party ballot. Rudd, flanked by his family, repeatedly paused to choke back tears [...] -
Australia and China Sign Major Deals
Australia and China signed new deals worth A$10 billion dollars on Monday, vowing to push for an early free trade agreement as they ignored diplomatic concerns to focus on economic ties. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warmly welcomed China’s Vice-President Xi Jinping to Canberra as he spoke of the booming economic ties with Australia’s biggest trading [...] -
Iranian nuclear program received with mixed reactions
On Wednesday, 3rd of February, Iran launched a rocket into space, violating international law. Iran now faces the threat of new sanctions from the US and others. The incident has also increased diplomatic tensions between countries that disagree how to engage Iran, especially the US and China. The domestically-produced Kavoshgar-3 rocket was equipped with a satellite [...] -
Clinton cancels remainder of Asia tour to deal with Haiti crisis
News sources are now reporting that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has canceled the remainder of her Asia trip to deal with the crisis in Haiti. The trip would have taken her to Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand. Secretary of State Clinton called the long history of natural disasters that continue to trouble Haiti [...]
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