australia
Australian tells of torture in nearby prison cells
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Australian tells of torture in nearby prison cells
An Australian journalist who was held in Egypt on suspicion of paying Egyptians to stage protests against the authorities Tuesday…
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Authorities have released an Australian journalist and an American student who were detained on suspicion they had distributed cash to…
Australia: Melbourne’s sidestreet cafes and bars
Life & Style
May 22, 2011
Australia: Melbourne’s sidestreet cafes and bars
The central business district, CBD, of Melbourne is filled with all sorts of interesting cafes and bars. At first sight,…
Postcard from Melbourne: St. Kilda Beach
Life & Style
May 5, 2011
Postcard from Melbourne: St. Kilda Beach
The coastal city of Melbourne, Australia is filled with lively entertainment, beautiful weather and outdoorsy people. Although it was founded…
A different sort of Christmas
Opinion
December 21, 2010
A different sort of Christmas
Christmas Island evokes a tropical paradise, an antipodean getaway, where Santa can relax after the festivities have died down. It…
Interview: Australian FM on Assange, Afghanistan and peace process
Egypt
December 12, 2010
Interview: Australian FM on Assange, Afghanistan and peace process
Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said that his government is providing all the legal and consular support for the Wikileaks…
Citadel fusion: Cairo’s Jazz Mania Festival
Art news
October 17, 2010
Citadel fusion: Cairo’s Jazz Mania Festival
Cairo’s Jazz Mania Festival, organized by the Foreign Cultural Relations in cooperation with the Cairo Opera House and the jazz…
Australia expels Israeli diplomat over Dubai hit
World
May 24, 2010
Australia expels Israeli diplomat over Dubai hit
Canberra--Australia's government said on Monday it had ordered the expulsion of an Israeli diplomat over the use of fake passports…