http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/Politics/ Latest Politics articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:49:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Thomson_says_enough_is_enough_753907.html Craig Thomson says the coalition and media should let investigations into the HSU take their course. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Thomson_says_enough_is_enough_753907.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Quick_visas_to_lure_wealthy_migrants_753906.html Wealthy investment by migrants will be bartered for quickened residency under a new government initiative. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Quick_visas_to_lure_wealthy_migrants_753906.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_election_753905.html Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country's first free presidential elections. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_election_753905.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Let_Thomson_quit__says_Abbott_753904.html Opposition leader Tony Abbott is suggesting that the PM should let Craig Thomson resign for his own sake Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Let_Thomson_quit__says_Abbott_753904.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Fight_against_waterfront_crime_grows_753903.html A major govt crackdown is underway in the fight against corruption as it spreads to the waterfront. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:51:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Fight_against_waterfront_crime_grows_753903.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_poll_753797.html Egyptians are voting for the second day in the country's first free presidential elections. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:21:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/25/Egypt_votes_on_second_day_of_poll_753797.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/First_free_election_for_Egypt_753484.html Egyptians have streamed to polling stations to vote in the counrty's first ever free presidential elections. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:10:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/First_free_election_for_Egypt_753484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/Opposition_hammers_away_over_Thomson_753460.html Tony Abbott continues to lead the coalition's assault against the PM over the Craig Thomson scandal. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:34:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/24/Opposition_hammers_away_over_Thomson_753460.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Greens_detail_proposed_law_to_save_koala_753273.html The Greens have released a proposed bill they are introducing to parliament to give protection to koalas. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:29:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Greens_detail_proposed_law_to_save_koala_753273.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753241.html Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been charged over a massive street rally. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:25:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Malaysias_Anwar_charged_over_rally_753241.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Govt_pounces_on_Libs_IR_reform_talk_753216.html The Gillard gov't has jumped on reports the oppn has been emboldened on workplace reform by the HSU scandal. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:50:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Govt_pounces_on_Libs_IR_reform_talk_753216.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Libs_to_support_Thomson_censure_753202.html The coalition will support a flagged censure motion against embattled federal MP Craig Thomson. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:12:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Libs_to_support_Thomson_censure_753202.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753198.html Bob Carr says there was no deal between Canberra and Jakarta for the early release of Schapelle Corby. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:55:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Carr_rejects_Corby_deal_with_Indonesia_753198.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Thomson_supporter_angry_753118.html A woman named by Craig Thomson as a supporter of his denies she has contacted the embattled MP for 25 years. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:22:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/23/Thomson_supporter_angry_753118.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Syria_third_party_warning_from_UN_752831.html A UN official warned 'of a third party' involved in the Syrian crisis as 20 people died in violent clashes Tue, 22 May 2012 02:32:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Syria_third_party_warning_from_UN_752831.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Youth_joblessness_near_crisis_peak_-_ILO_752830.html Youth joblessness has returned to almost its peak following the outbreak of the global economic crisis. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:30:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Youth_joblessness_near_crisis_peak_-_ILO_752830.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Coalition_wont_help_renew_Malaysia_plan_752829.html Scott Morrison says the govt should talk to the Greens if it wants to resurrect the Malaysia swap deal. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:27:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Coalition_wont_help_renew_Malaysia_plan_752829.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752827.html Campell Newman will attend Coen for the transfer ceremony of Mungkan Kandju Park to the Wik Mungkan people. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:24:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Indigenous_owners_get_historic_handover_752827.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Oakeshott_questions_backing_ALP_-_Abbott_752824.html Independent MP Rob Oakeshott appears to be questioning his support for the minority Labor government. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:16:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Oakeshott_questions_backing_ALP_-_Abbott_752824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Stop_obsessing_about_Thomson_-_Labor_MP_752778.html A Labor backbencher says Australians aren't interested in the Craig Thomson saga dominating parliament. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:06:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Stop_obsessing_about_Thomson_-_Labor_MP_752778.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Mayor_protesters_to_meet_over_embassy_752779.html Brisbane's mayor will is to meet with protesters over the future of an Aboriginal tent embassy shut down. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:04:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Mayor_protesters_to_meet_over_embassy_752779.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Campaigning_ends_ahead_of_Egyptian_polls_752669.html Campaigning for Egypt's presidential election has ended, two days before voters head to the ballot stations. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:10:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/22/Campaigning_ends_ahead_of_Egyptian_polls_752669.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/NZ_exodus_to_Australia_accelerates_752481.html The number of New Zealander's moving to Australia has accelerated in April to 53,462 annual departures. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:23:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/NZ_exodus_to_Australia_accelerates_752481.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Heffernan_comparison_desperate_-_Libs_752480.html Liberal MPs have dismissed Labor calls for the coalition to reject Bill Heffernan's vote. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:21:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Heffernan_comparison_desperate_-_Libs_752480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_says_Milne_752479.html Christine Milne says Australia should withdraw all its troops from Afghan and devote funds to aid projects. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:17:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Bring_troops_home_says_Milne_752479.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Ashby_emails_part_of_job_-_Pyne_752478.html Christopher Pyne says he had no part in getting Peter Slipper's staffer to take legal action against him. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:15:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Ashby_emails_part_of_job_-_Pyne_752478.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752477.html Parliamentary officials have not changed the rules for approving fires outside Parliament House. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:13:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Fires_still_allowed_at_parliament_752477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Serbian_oppn_leader_declares_victory_752334.html Serbian oppn leader Tomislav Nikolic has won the presidential election run-off, defeating Boris Tadic. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:41:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Serbian_oppn_leader_declares_victory_752334.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752306.html Authorities have arrested the leader of the Zetas criminal group in the northern Mexico municipality. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/21/Leader_of_Zetas_arrested_in_north_Mexico_752306.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Xenophon_warns_Thomson_to_tell_truth_752080.html Senator Nick Xenophon has said Craig Thomson should tell the truth to parliament or risk suspension. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:50:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Xenophon_warns_Thomson_to_tell_truth_752080.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Heffernan_accused_of_homophobia_752078.html Liberal Senator Bill Heffernan has been accused of assaulting and making homophobic remarks to a staffer. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:49:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Heffernan_accused_of_homophobia_752078.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Suu_Kyi_set_to_visit_Ireland_next_month_752043.html Burma's oppn leader Aung San Suu Kyi will visit Ireland next month during her first trip abroad in 24 years. Sat, 19 May 2012 22:24:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Suu_Kyi_set_to_visit_Ireland_next_month_752043.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Thousands_protest_Taiwan_policies_752042.html Tens of thousands of Taiwan demonstrators have gathered in downtown Taipei to protest government policies. Sat, 19 May 2012 22:20:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Thousands_protest_Taiwan_policies_752042.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/10000_march_at_German_Occupy_protest_752041.html German police say 10,000 activists are participating in a rally of the local Occupy movement in Frankfurt. Sat, 19 May 2012 22:16:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/10000_march_at_German_Occupy_protest_752041.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Ruak_new_East_Timor_president_752040.html New East Timor PM Taur Matan Ruak has called for 'sweat and hard work' to lift East Timor out of poverty. Sat, 19 May 2012 22:12:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Ruak_new_East_Timor_president_752040.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Men_planned_to_attack_Obama-_prosecutors_752039.html Three men have been arrested ahead of the NATO summit for planning to attack President Obama - prosecutors. Sat, 19 May 2012 22:10:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Men_planned_to_attack_Obama-_prosecutors_752039.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Miliband_rating_overtakes_Cameron_752025.html British Oppn Leader Ed Miliband's personal rating has overtaken PM David Cameron's for the first time- poll. Sat, 19 May 2012 21:00:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/20/Miliband_rating_overtakes_Cameron_752025.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Federal_Labor_polling_23_per_cent_in_Qld_751827.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard has acknowledged Labor has a lot of work to do in Queensland. Sat, 19 May 2012 01:12:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Federal_Labor_polling_23_per_cent_in_Qld_751827.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Greece_to_dissolve_parliament_for_polls_751794.html Greece's day-old parliament has held its last session to allow for new elections next month. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:13:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Greece_to_dissolve_parliament_for_polls_751794.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Obama_touts_3b_to_help_feed_Africans_751793.html President Obama says the US has a 'moral imperative' to lead the fight against hunger in Africa. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:12:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Obama_touts_3b_to_help_feed_Africans_751793.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Re-emergence_of_China_is_desirable_Carr_751791.html Foreign Minister Bob Carr says Beijing's rising power is desirable. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:10:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Re-emergence_of_China_is_desirable_Carr_751791.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/French_leader_sticks_to_Afghan_pull-out_751783.html French President Francois Hollande has declared he will withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by year's end. Fri, 18 May 2012 21:56:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/French_leader_sticks_to_Afghan_pull-out_751783.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Merkel_stirs_row_over_Greece_referendum_751716.html Angela Merkel has suggested, Germany should hold a referendum on the euro with next month's elections. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:29:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Merkel_stirs_row_over_Greece_referendum_751716.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Malawi_president_to_remove_ban_on_gays_751715.html Malawi President Joyce Banda says she will seek to repeal a law which makes homosexuality illegal in Malawi. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:27:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/19/Malawi_president_to_remove_ban_on_gays_751715.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Slipper_case_character_assassination_751664.html The lawyer for Speaker Peter Slipper has called the sexual harassment case against him an 'ambush'. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:57:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Slipper_case_character_assassination_751664.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Afghan_govt_with_Taliban_desirable_Carr_751500.html Afghanistan's prospects of stability will be boosted if the Taliban are part of the gov't, Bob Carr says. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:09:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Afghan_govt_with_Taliban_desirable_Carr_751500.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/LNP_govt_far_from_humble_Qld_Labor_751499.html The Newman government is already breaking its promise to be humble and dignified, the Qld opposition says. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:06:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/LNP_govt_far_from_humble_Qld_Labor_751499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Castros_daughter_gets_US_visa_751498.html Cuban first daughter Mariela Castro has been granted a US visa to attend events in San Francisco and NY. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:04:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Castros_daughter_gets_US_visa_751498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Teachers_forced_to_take_action_Kaye_751496.html Greens MP John Kaye has accused the NSW government of cutting back on costs and overburdening teachers. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:02:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Teachers_forced_to_take_action_Kaye_751496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Labor_helping_people_smugglers_Abbott_751495.html Tony Abbott has accused the government of helping people smugglers. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Labor_helping_people_smugglers_Abbott_751495.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Slipper_staffer_goes_to_court_751399.html A staffer of Peter Slipper will take his sexual harassment allegations to the Federal Court on Friday. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:54:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Slipper_staffer_goes_to_court_751399.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Pain_lingers_in_Tasmanian_budget_751398.html Tasmanians can expect more pain following yesterday's state budget, with tax rises and public service cuts. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:52:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Pain_lingers_in_Tasmanian_budget_751398.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Frances_new_Socialist_govt_gets_to_work_751397.html New French President Francois Hollande and his Socialist government have adopted a 30 per cent pay cut. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:51:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Frances_new_Socialist_govt_gets_to_work_751397.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Schaeuble_calls_for_European_president_751396.html German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has called for a president of Europe to be elected by EU voters. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:49:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/18/Schaeuble_calls_for_European_president_751396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Newman_promises_accountable_government_751166.html Qld Premier Campbell Newman has used his first speech to parliament to promise a conservative agenda. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:33:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Newman_promises_accountable_government_751166.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Gillard_to_attend_NATO_meeting_751114.html Australia's support for Afghanistan after the war winds down will be PM Julia Gillard's key focus at NATO. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:33:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Gillard_to_attend_NATO_meeting_751114.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Newman_prepares_for_maiden_speech_751106.html Campbell Newman is preparing to make his maiden speech in the Qld parliament as premier. Wed, 16 May 2012 21:54:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Newman_prepares_for_maiden_speech_751106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Greens_call_for_anti-corruption_body_751104.html The Australian Greens say a corruption watchdog should be set up to investigate politician's expense claims. Wed, 16 May 2012 21:48:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Greens_call_for_anti-corruption_body_751104.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Utilities_in_focus_in_WA_budget_751065.html Utilities and public sector services will be in focus when the WA government hands down its 2012/13 budget. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:47:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/17/Utilities_in_focus_in_WA_budget_751065.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Speaker_wont_comment_on_Seeney_stoush_750812.html Queensland Speaker Fiona Simpson says she won't comment on a reported stoush with the deputy premier. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:08:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Speaker_wont_comment_on_Seeney_stoush_750812.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Mistake_to_re-endorse_Thomson_-_Crean_750811.html Simon Crean says Labor should not preselect Craig Thomson unless the MP is cleared of any wrongdoing. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:08:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Mistake_to_re-endorse_Thomson_-_Crean_750811.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Hollande_Merkel_agree_to_seek_growth_750810.html Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande have agreed to discuss ideas for generating economic growth in Europe. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Hollande_Merkel_agree_to_seek_growth_750810.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Hollande_names_Ayrault_as_new_French_PM_750721.html French President Francois Hollande has named Jean-Marc Ayrault as his new prime minister. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:55:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Hollande_names_Ayrault_as_new_French_PM_750721.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Ashby_drops_Slipper_taxi_voucher_claims_750720.html Ashby has lodged a claim that does not refer to allegations Mr Slipper misused cabcharge vouchers. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:55:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Ashby_drops_Slipper_taxi_voucher_claims_750720.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Carbon_tax_compo_set_to_flow_750719.html Compensation to cushion the impact of the carbon tax will start flowing to Australian families on Wednesday. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:55:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Carbon_tax_compo_set_to_flow_750719.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Greece_headed_for_polls_after_talks_fail_750718.html Greece will hold a new election in June after talks failed to resolve the country's political deadlock. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:55:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/16/Greece_headed_for_polls_after_talks_fail_750718.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Brandis_happy_with_latest_Newspoll_750447.html Brandis is happy with the latest Newspoll despite a boost in support for the Gillard government. Tue, 15 May 2012 01:23:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Brandis_happy_with_latest_Newspoll_750447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Thomson_findings_no_rumour_-_Abbott_750409.html Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the findings against federal MP Craig Thomson are fact not rumour. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:07:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Thomson_findings_no_rumour_-_Abbott_750409.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Swan_dismisses_carbon_tax_ad_criticism_750408.html Treasurer Wayne Swan has dismissed criticism of the government's advertising campaign for the carbon tax. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:07:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Swan_dismisses_carbon_tax_ad_criticism_750408.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/UN_chief_suffers_injury_playing_football_750333.html UN leader Ban Ki-moon has fallen and fractured his hand while playing football against diplomats. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:24:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/UN_chief_suffers_injury_playing_football_750333.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Ron_Paul_suspends_presidential_campaign_750332.html Ron Paul, the US congressman who led a persistent presidential bid, says he will suspend active campaigning. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:24:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Ron_Paul_suspends_presidential_campaign_750332.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Budget_does_nothing_for_housing-_Abbott_750330.html Swan says a strong economy supports a fair society but opposition claim it does nothing for housing. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:20:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Budget_does_nothing_for_housing-_Abbott_750330.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Budget_does_nothing_for_housing-_Abbott_750329.html Swan says a strong economy supports a fair society but opposition claim it does nothing for housing. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:20:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Budget_does_nothing_for_housing-_Abbott_750329.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Greek_parties_begin_new_coalition_talks_750322.html Greek political parties have begun fresh talks on forming a coalition that supports an EU-IMF bailout. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:10:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Greek_parties_begin_new_coalition_talks_750322.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Swan_issues_reassurance_over_tax_reform_750321.html Treasurer Wayne Swan will reassure business the government is still on the case to reform the tax system. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:10:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Swan_issues_reassurance_over_tax_reform_750321.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/NSW_govt_set_to_cut_750_RailCorp_jobs_750320.html RailCorp jobs are expected to be cut as the NSW government begins an overhaul of Sydney's rail network. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:10:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/NSW_govt_set_to_cut_750_RailCorp_jobs_750320.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Obama_attacks_Romneys_jobs_record_750319.html US President Barack Obama has opened a new advertising assault on Mitt Romney's record as a businessman. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:10:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/15/Obama_attacks_Romneys_jobs_record_750319.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/Parliament_like_any_other_workplace_750148.html PM Julia Gillard says federal parliament is like any other workplace when it comes to hurtful gossip. Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/Parliament_like_any_other_workplace_750148.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/No_media_gag_on_Rudd_Gillard_says_750142.html Kevin Rudd is free to speak to the media, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says. Mon, 14 May 2012 03:51:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/No_media_gag_on_Rudd_Gillard_says_750142.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/Abbas_warns_of_disaster_over_strikers_750098.html Palestinian president warns of a 'national disaster' if prisoners on hunger strikes in Israeli jails die. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:33:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/Abbas_warns_of_disaster_over_strikers_750098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/US-style_primary_trialled_by_NSW_Labor_750071.html NSW Labor General Secretary Sam Dastyari says the party knows it needs to change. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:17:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/14/US-style_primary_trialled_by_NSW_Labor_750071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/13/Attempts_for__final_coaltion_in_Greece_749830.html Greece's president will meet political chiefs in a final attempt to forge an emergency coalition. Sun, 13 May 2012 04:23:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/13/Attempts_for__final_coaltion_in_Greece_749830.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/13/New_climate_change_ambassador_749801.html Diplomat Justin Lee has been named Australia's new climate change ambassador. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:20:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/13/New_climate_change_ambassador_749801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/13/Opposition_rubbish_Thomsons_plot_claim_749800.html Joe Hockey says Craig Thomson's claims of a plot by a union rival is unbelievable. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:11:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/13/Opposition_rubbish_Thomsons_plot_claim_749800.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Govt_says_let_Thomson_investigation_run_749506.html Craig Emerson says it is not the job of the parliament to play judge and jury in the Craig Thomson affair. Sat, 12 May 2012 02:10:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Govt_says_let_Thomson_investigation_run_749506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Judge_refuses_to_dismiss_Edwards_charges_749499.html A judge has ruled the former US presidential candidate John Edwards must face trial on corruption charges. Sat, 12 May 2012 01:31:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Judge_refuses_to_dismiss_Edwards_charges_749499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Budget_splash_leaves_voters_unmoved_749451.html The latest Nielsen poll shows voters were unmoved by Labor's $5 billion in cash handouts in the budget. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:01:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Budget_splash_leaves_voters_unmoved_749451.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Greek_Left_says_no_to_coalition_749452.html Talks to form a coalition government in troubled Greece have reached an impasse. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:01:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Greek_Left_says_no_to_coalition_749452.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Thomson_claims_he_was_set_up_by_rival_749450.html Craig Thomson claims a union rival threatened to 'set him up' with prostitutes to ruin his career. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:01:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/12/Thomson_claims_he_was_set_up_by_rival_749450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Kroger_defends_Costello_claims_749192.html Liberal powerbroker Michael Kroger has defended his claims that Peter Costello sought a return to politics. Fri, 11 May 2012 01:06:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Kroger_defends_Costello_claims_749192.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Prosecution_rests_in_John_Edwards_trial_749170.html Prosecutors have wrapped up their case against former US presidential candidate John Edwards. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:40:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Prosecution_rests_in_John_Edwards_trial_749170.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Oakeshott_questions_support_for_Labor_749124.html Independent MP Rob Oakeshott says the Craig Thomson scandal is making him question his support for Labor. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:41:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Oakeshott_questions_support_for_Labor_749124.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/NZ_PM_not_opposed_to_gay_marriage_749123.html New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says he is not personally opposed to same-sex marriage. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:37:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/NZ_PM_not_opposed_to_gay_marriage_749123.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Romney_counters_notion_he_bullied_gays_749122.html Mitt Romney has moved to counter claims he bullied high school classmates, some of whom were gay. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:37:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Romney_counters_notion_he_bullied_gays_749122.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Gillard_unsurprised_by_Costello_rumours_749090.html Julia Gillard says she is not surprised by rumours the Liberals considered bringing Peter Costello back. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:20:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Gillard_unsurprised_by_Costello_rumours_749090.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Minchin_wants_aid_commitment_scrapped_749092.html Nick Minchin says the federal government should scrap its commitment to increase foreign aid spending. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:42:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Minchin_wants_aid_commitment_scrapped_749092.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Carr_heading_to_China_and_Japan_749091.html Bob Carr is making his first visit to China and Japan as foreign minister. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:40:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Carr_heading_to_China_and_Japan_749091.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Thomson_under_pressure_to_explain_fully_749089.html Craig Thomson is under pressure to make a detailed defence or face being censured by parliament. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:36:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Thomson_under_pressure_to_explain_fully_749089.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Foreign_languages_on_coalition_agenda_749088.html Tony Abbott says at least 40 per cent of year 12 students will study languages under a coalition government. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:33:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Foreign_languages_on_coalition_agenda_749088.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Kids_bonus_cruises_through_parliament_749086.html The government's SchoolKids bonus package cruised through the Senate, passing by 37 votes to 32. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:29:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Kids_bonus_cruises_through_parliament_749086.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Minchin_cautions_Libs_over_Thomson_saga_749084.html Nick Minchin says the coalition maybe went too far in its attempt to suspend Craig Thomson from parliament. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:25:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Minchin_cautions_Libs_over_Thomson_saga_749084.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Smith_defends_tough_defence_budget_cuts_749083.html Defence Minister Stephen Smith says Australia remains among the world's top 15 defence spending nations. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:25:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Smith_defends_tough_defence_budget_cuts_749083.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Abbotts_only_language_is_no_says_Wong_749082.html Penny Wong says Tony Abbott delivered nothing but negativity and arrogance in his budget reply speech. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:25:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Abbotts_only_language_is_no_says_Wong_749082.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Coalition_about_wealth_creation-_Abbott_749079.html The coalition's reply to Labor's Tuesday budget has promised wealth creation for all. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:14:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/11/Coalition_about_wealth_creation-_Abbott_749079.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Crook_explains_switch_to_Nationals_748791.html Federal MP Tony Crook says he can advocate better for his electorate as a full Nationals member. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:29:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Crook_explains_switch_to_Nationals_748791.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Carr_pleased_with_budget_decisions_748790.html Labor minister Bob Carr says he is pleased the government dumped its promised company tax rate cut. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:29:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Carr_pleased_with_budget_decisions_748790.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/NSW_HSU_bill_amended_in_upper_house_748789.html NSW laws to appoint an administrator to HSU East have been amended in the state's upper house. Wed, 09 May 2012 22:29:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/NSW_HSU_bill_amended_in_upper_house_748789.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Thompson_under_fire_in_Dobell_748736.html Craig Thomson faces a push from within his electorate to quit politics and force a by-election in Dobell. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:59:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Thompson_under_fire_in_Dobell_748736.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Katter_worries_about_dying_race_748734.html Independent MP Bob Katter says Australians are dying out and will within ten years become a vanishing race. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:57:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Katter_worries_about_dying_race_748734.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Government_defends_foreign_aid_cuts_748733.html Labor says its decision to cut foreign aid has not damaged Australia's bid for a UN Security Council seat. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:54:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Government_defends_foreign_aid_cuts_748733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Coalition_defeated_on_schoolkid_bonus_748732.html The government's $2.1 billion Schoolkids Bonus package has passed through the lower house of parliament. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:52:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Coalition_defeated_on_schoolkid_bonus_748732.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/ALP_foots_Craig_Thomson_legal_bills_748731.html Craig Thomson may have broken parliamentary rules by failing to declare the ALP was helping pay legal bills. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:51:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/ALP_foots_Craig_Thomson_legal_bills_748731.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Swan_seizes_on_Costello_comeback_report_748729.html Wayne Swan has seized on reports that Peter Costello raised the possibility of a return to federal politics. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:49:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Swan_seizes_on_Costello_comeback_report_748729.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Abbott_prepares_to_deliver_budget_reply_748726.html Opposition Leader Tony Abbott will deliver his budget reply speech to parliament on Thursday evening. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:46:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/10/Abbott_prepares_to_deliver_budget_reply_748726.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Greens_slam_foreign_aid_deferral_748551.html The Australian Greens have slammed a cut to overseas aid in the federal budget. Wed, 09 May 2012 02:41:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Greens_slam_foreign_aid_deferral_748551.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Coalition_slams_asylum_seeker_blow-out_748542.html The opposition has criticised the federal government for a budget blow-out in managing border protection. Wed, 09 May 2012 02:03:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Coalition_slams_asylum_seeker_blow-out_748542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Victoria_short-changed_in_budget_748540.html Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu says the state has been short-changed in the federal budget. Wed, 09 May 2012 02:02:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Victoria_short-changed_in_budget_748540.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Coalition_in_twist_over_school_bonus_748541.html Tony Abbott says the coalition has yet to decide whether to vote against the Schoolkids Bonus in the budget. Wed, 09 May 2012 02:02:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Coalition_in_twist_over_school_bonus_748541.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Government_debt_is_tiny_says_Wong_748536.html Finance Minister Penny Wong says the size of Australia's net debt is 'tiny' by international standards. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:44:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Government_debt_is_tiny_says_Wong_748536.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Shorten_backs_push_for_HSU_administrator_748535.html The federal government will support the NSW government in appointing an administrator for HSU East. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:44:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Shorten_backs_push_for_HSU_administrator_748535.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Defence_budget_cuts_shameful_-_Howard_748532.html Former Prime Minister John Howard says the government's decision to cut defence spending is shameful. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:37:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Defence_budget_cuts_shameful_-_Howard_748532.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Windsor_wrestling_with_Thomson_issue_748531.html Independent MP Tony Windsor says he's still wrestling with how parliament should deal with Craig Thomson. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:35:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Windsor_wrestling_with_Thomson_issue_748531.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Axed_company_tax_cut_Labors_fault_748528.html Tony Abbott says the government cannot blame the coalition for its decision to drop the cut to company tax. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:26:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Axed_company_tax_cut_Labors_fault_748528.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Gillard_rejects_call_for_Thomson_axe_748527.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard says suspending Craig Thomson from parliament would set a dangerous precedent. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:26:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/09/Gillard_rejects_call_for_Thomson_axe_748527.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Thomson_Slipper_compete_with_budget_748091.html The government hopes all eyes are on the budget today while new allegations against Craig Thomson arise. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:06:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Thomson_Slipper_compete_with_budget_748091.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/NSW_to_receive_200m_in_budget_for_roads_748090.html NSW is set to receive $200 million in the federal budget to plan big-ticket road projects. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:06:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/NSW_to_receive_200m_in_budget_for_roads_748090.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Greek_political_earthquake_shakes_EU_748089.html Greece faces an uncertain future after an election shake-up by parties opposed to further austerity cuts. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:06:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Greek_political_earthquake_shakes_EU_748089.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Santorum_endorses_one-time_rival_Romney_748087.html Rick Santorum has endorsed one-time Republican rival Mitt Romney in his bid for the US presidency. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:02:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Santorum_endorses_one-time_rival_Romney_748087.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Swan_proud_of_his_battlers_budget_748086.html Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has described his fifth federal budget as one for the 'battlers'. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:02:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Swan_proud_of_his_battlers_budget_748086.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Windsor_standing_by_Labor_747990.html Independent MP Tony Windsor is standing by the government despite a scathing report about Craig Thomson. Mon, 07 May 2012 22:38:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Windsor_standing_by_Labor_747990.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Efforts_to_form_Greek_coalition_fail_747964.html The leader of the Greek conservative party says his efforts to form a coalition government have failed. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:21:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/08/Efforts_to_form_Greek_coalition_fail_747964.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Pike_quits_triggering_Vic_by-election_747732.html Victorian state opposition Labor MP Bronwyn Pike has announced her retirement from politics. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:55:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Pike_quits_triggering_Vic_by-election_747732.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Fair-go_budget_endorsed_by_IMF_-_Swan_747721.html Treasurer Wayne Swan says IMF has given a 'ringing endorsement' to Labor's plan to return to surplus. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:22:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Fair-go_budget_endorsed_by_IMF_-_Swan_747721.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Rail_link_will_be_built_-_NSW_govt_747720.html The NSW government has reaffirmed its commitment to the North West Rail Link despite a funding setback. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:22:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Rail_link_will_be_built_-_NSW_govt_747720.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Hollande_elected_new_French_president_747719.html Socialist Francois Hollande has been elected France's president, ousting incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:22:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Hollande_elected_new_French_president_747719.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Greek_voters_fail_to_deliver_a_majority_747718.html Parties opposing more austerity cuts have claimed almost 60 per cent support in the Greek elections. Mon, 07 May 2012 03:22:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Greek_voters_fail_to_deliver_a_majority_747718.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Cameron_confronts_local_election_losses_747651.html British PM David Cameron says forgetting the human costs of recession led to a local election mauling. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:59:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Cameron_confronts_local_election_losses_747651.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Cameron_confronts_local_election_losses_747647.html British PM David Cameron says forgetting the human costs of recession led to a local election mauling. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:48:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/07/Cameron_confronts_local_election_losses_747647.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/French_turn_out_to_vote_in_Australia_747320.html French nationals in Australia began voting on Sunday in the second round of presidential elections Sun, 06 May 2012 02:45:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/French_turn_out_to_vote_in_Australia_747320.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/Greek_election_critical_and_uncertain_747317.html Greeks are to head to the polls on Sunday for their most critical and uncertain election in decades. Sun, 06 May 2012 02:21:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/Greek_election_critical_and_uncertain_747317.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/Ahmahdinejad_suffers_voting_slump_747261.html Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has lost major support as conservatives gather momentum. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:50:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/Ahmahdinejad_suffers_voting_slump_747261.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/Former_governor_wins_Libertarian_vote_747260.html A former New Mexico governor has won the ballot to run as a Libertarian presidential candidate. Sat, 05 May 2012 22:59:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/06/Former_governor_wins_Libertarian_vote_747260.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Militant-trained_Kenyan_youth_threat_747012.html Hundreds of Kenyan youth who have trained with al-Qaeda-linked militants now pose a security threat at home. Sat, 05 May 2012 11:57:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Militant-trained_Kenyan_youth_threat_747012.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/New_Prime_Minister_for_Haiti_747015.html Haiti's former Foreign Minister Laurent Lamothe has been named the country's PM by presidential decree. Sat, 05 May 2012 04:13:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/New_Prime_Minister_for_Haiti_747015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Boris_Johnson_claims_London_mayor_title_747016.html Boris Johnson has won a second term as London's mayor in a surprisingly close election. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:39:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Boris_Johnson_claims_London_mayor_title_747016.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Strauss-Kahn_denies_new_allegations_747014.html French investigators are studying accusations that Dominique Strauss-Kahn may have been involved in a rape. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:32:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Strauss-Kahn_denies_new_allegations_747014.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Vic_school_closures_loom_after_votes_747008.html The Vic state council of the AEU has voted for protected industrial action, signalling mass school closures. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:25:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Vic_school_closures_loom_after_votes_747008.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Ahmadinejads_rivals_ahead_in_parliament_747007.html Early returns in Iran's parliamentary run-off elections show conservative rivals of President Ahmadinejad. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:18:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Ahmadinejads_rivals_ahead_in_parliament_747007.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/West_African_leaders_slam_coups_747006.html Pressure is mounting on coup leaders in Mali and Guinea-Bissau after more sanctions were promised. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:18:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/West_African_leaders_slam_coups_747006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Camerons_hope_for_elected_mayors_dashed_747005.html David Cameron's hope of installing powerful elected mayors in major cities across Britain has been dashed. Sat, 05 May 2012 03:18:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Camerons_hope_for_elected_mayors_dashed_747005.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Govt_fails_to_protect_whistleblowers_746988.html The federal government has failed to deliver on promises to protect whistleblowers, a report says. Sat, 05 May 2012 02:44:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/05/05/Govt_fails_to_protect_whistleblowers_746988.html