Kabul suspends US talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:35:24 GMT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai broke off crucial security talks with the United States, angry over the name given to a new Taliban office in Qatar that is meant to facilitate peace negotiations.

PM to visit Indonesia to discuss boats

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:02:52 GMT

People smuggling and counter-terrorism will be discussed when Prime Minister Julia Gillard meets Indonesia's president next month.

Armed gang kills 48 in Nigerian raid

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:02:50 GMT

Armed bandits have killed 48 Nigerian villagers in an apparent reprisal attack on vigilantes trying to stop cattle rustlers.

Telstra contractors 'untrained' in asbestos

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:02:49 GMT

Some Telstra contractors have been found to have participated only in basic asbestos awareness and competency training, the telco says.

Brazil sends force to quell protests

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:47:16 GMT

Brazil's government says it will deploy a national security force to five major cities after a wave of protests which has seen almost 250,000 people demand better public services.

Protesters out again in Brazil

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:55:59 GMT

Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to protest over high taxes, high prices, poor public services and corrupt government.

Kabul suspends US talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:40:20 GMT

Afghanistan has suspended talks with the US on a deal that would allow US troops to remain in the country after 2014, officials say, in a clash over proposed talks with the Taliban.

In pictures: Brazil protests

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:05:07 GMT

Brazil has been rocked by the biggest protests it's seen in 20 years, as citizens take to the streets to express their anger over increased public transport fares and high World Cup costs.

No rage, just sadness: Meagher's family

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:05:06 GMT

The family of murdered Melbourne woman Jill Meagher has thanked police and prosecutors after her killer was jailed for life.

Milne suspended from AFL

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:05:06 GMT

St Kilda have suspended Stephen Milne after the AFL player was charged with four counts of rape.

Soldiers cautioned over sexist posts

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:05:06 GMT

An entire Australian Army brigade has been warned over its use of social media as the Australian Defence Force continues its investigation into two Facebook pages that demean women.

Nigerian cook survives two days under sea in shipwreck air bubble

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:18:37 GMT

Harrison Okene’s shipwreck survival wasn’t a miracle. It was fascinating physics, writes Rachel Nuwer.

Nigerian cook survives two days under sea in shipwreck air bubble

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:58 GMT

Harrison Okene’s shipwreck survival wasn’t a miracle. It was fascinating physics, writes Rachel Nuwer.

Bono enjoys lunch with Obama family

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:57 GMT

First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters had lunch with U2 frontman Bono in Dublin.

Is Turkey's economy about to crash?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:55 GMT

After weeks of domestic turmoil, is Ankara losing control of the economy, asks Aaron Stein.

Socceroos celebrate with Sydney fans

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:02:55 GMT

After posting a 1-0 win over Iraq to book a World Cup berth, the Socceroos have celebrated with fans at a public reception in Sydney.

'Why US will hold peace talks with Taliban'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:29:31 GMT

US president Barack Obama has formally announced the beginning of negotiations with the Taliban aimed at achieving a lasting peace in Afghanistan.

New refugees numbers rising: UNHCR

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:43:11 GMT

An extra 7.6 million people were displaced globally in 2012 including 1.1 million new refugees, a United Nations report shows.

State funeral for Yunupingu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:33 GMT

The Northern Territory government says a state funeral will be held for former Yothu Yindi lead singer Yunupingu.

Labor needs renewing: Combet

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:33 GMT

Cabinet minister Greg Combet says federal Labor needs to keep renewing itself with fresh talent amid a new row over dumped Northern Territory senator Trish Crossin.

Meagher's killer jailed for life

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:56:27 GMT

Adrian Ernest Bayley has been jailed for life but granted a 35-year non-parole period for the rape and murder of Melbourne woman Jill Meagher.

Lone vigil prompts silent protests

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:56:27 GMT

A lone, silent vigil by a man in Istanbul has inspired copycat protests in the latest demonstrations against Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.

US to talk with Taliban 'within days'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:56:27 GMT

The Taliban has paved the way for talks with US envoys in Doha, even as American troops continue to fight the Islamist insurgents.

Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:10:02 GMT

Barack Obama's visit to Berlin comes nearly 50 years to the day after John F Kennedy's 'Ich bin ein Berliner' solidarity pledge.

Smith outlines Afghan mission post-2014

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:54:31 GMT

Defence Minister Stephen Smith says several hundred Australian troops are set to remain in Afghanistan to advise and train Afghan forces.

Top Stories

Kabul suspends US talks

PM to visit Indonesia to discuss boats

Armed gang kills 48 in Nigerian raid

Telstra contractors 'untrained' in asbestos

Brazil sends force to quell protests

Protesters out again in Brazil

Kabul suspends US talks

In pictures: Brazil protests

No rage, just sadness: Meagher's family

Milne suspended from AFL

Soldiers cautioned over sexist posts

Nigerian cook survives two days under sea in shipwreck air bubble

Nigerian cook survives two days under sea in shipwreck air bubble

Bono enjoys lunch with Obama family

Is Turkey's economy about to crash?

Socceroos celebrate with Sydney fans

'Why US will hold peace talks with Taliban'

New refugees numbers rising: UNHCR

State funeral for Yunupingu

Labor needs renewing: Combet

Meagher's killer jailed for life

Lone vigil prompts silent protests

US to talk with Taliban 'within days'

Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate

Smith outlines Afghan mission post-2014