Tag: Foreign Affairs
More than 380 Australians stranded in Thailand: Govt
Simon Crean says special Qantas flight tonight will help ease problem for Australians stranded in Thailand.[MORE]
Remote chance of more Mumbai victims: Smith
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith says he cannot rule out the remote possibility of more Australian victims of the Mumbai attacks.[MORE]
Govt frustrated with Thai airport protests: Smith
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith says he is growing frustrated with Thai authorities over the country's airport blockade.[MORE]
One Australian still unaccounted for in Mumbai: DFAT
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) says it is still trying to confirm the wellbeing of one Australian in Mumbai.[MORE]
Five Aussies safe after Oberoi hotel ordeal
An American-based meditation group says five Australians who were staying at the Oberoi are safe and well.[MORE]
Indonesia denies intelligence operation in Aust
Indonesia has confirmed that two more Papuan asylum seekers who arrived in Cape York two years ago are seeking to return to Papua.[MORE]
Australians in Mumbai attacks criticise 'lack of support'
Australians caught up in India's terrorist attacks have criticised the Federal Government for a lack of support.[MORE]
Govt 'considering $3b crisis loan to Indonesia'
The Federal Government is considering a request from Indonesia for emergency financial support to cope with the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Papuan asylum seekers to return to Indonesia
Twol more Papuans from a group who landed in Cape York two years ago are said to be seeking to return to Indonesia.[MORE]
Fiji bans International Bar Association members
The International Bar Association has condemned Fiji's Attorney-General for threatening a delegation that is due to visit the country next month.[MORE]
Govt considering Russia uranium deal
Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith says the Federal Government is still considering whether it should supply uranium to Russia for non-military use.[MORE]
Australia, Spain to boost defence cooperation
Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon and his Spanish counterpart, Carme Chacon, have signed an agreement that aims to boost cooperation between their defence industries.[MORE]
Racial hatred fears over British visa application
The Federal Opposition says it is seeking a briefing from the Government on a visa application from the leader of the British National Party, Nick Griffin.[MORE]
Global financial crisis strengthening political ties: Rudd
Kevin Rudd says the APEC summit shows the global financial crisis is forging stronger economic and political ties between countries. [MORE]
Rudd backs away from financial crisis optimism
Kevin Rudd has distanced himself from an APEC declaration that included an optimistic time frame for the end to the financial crisis.[MORE]
Rudd pledges $67m for Indonesia disaster centre
Kevin Rudd pledges $67m for disaster relief centre in Indonesia.[MORE]
Australia to reopen Peruvian embassy
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says Australia will reopen its embassy in Peru to boost business and trade opportunities.[MORE]
Bush defends free trade in farewell
US President George W Bush urges fellow leaders to embrace free markets and free trade to solve the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Rudd says world economy trapped in 'vicious cycle'
Kevin Rudd tells APEC leaders that world economy will be locked in downward spiral unless governments take urgent action.[MORE]
PM to hose down protectionist push at APEC
PM Kevin Rudd arrives in Peru for world trade talks with other APEC leaders.[MORE]
Aust joins Trans-Pac economic group
Australia has joined the United States in a plan aimed at eliminating tariffs on all trade products in the Asia-Pacific region.[MORE]
Japan welcomes diplomacy on whaling action
Japan's Government says an Australian decision not to send a customs ship to monitor this year's whale hunt in the Southern Ocean appears to be in respect of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.[MORE]
Govt 'counter-productive' in anti-whaling activity
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says the campaign to stop whaling will not be harmed by Australia dumping its policy to monitor Japanese ships. [MORE]
Houston wants China to explain military boost
The chief of the Australian Defence Force says he wants China to explain its military build-up.[MORE]
Kokoda redevelopment a boost to PNG: PM-envoy
The Prime Minister's special envoy to Papua New Guinea says the terrain surrounding the Kokoda Track could provide a healthy income for PNG if global forest carbon trading is introduced.[MORE]
