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Fraser Anning was censured for remarks blaming Muslim immigration on New Zealand attacks. (Fraser Anning/ Twitter)

April 3rd, 2019 - 04:57 GMT

Australian Senate Censures Member for Racist Remarks

Australia’s Senate on Wednesday formally censured a senator widely condemned for remarks blaming Muslim immigration for last month’s deadly New Zealand terror attacks.

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November 1st, 2013 - 02:07 GMT

White House convinces congress to delay Iran sanctions

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October 31st, 2013 - 06:36 GMT

White House presses for delay in Iran sanctions

World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim has warned that the US was headed toward peril as politicians failed again to resolve a standoff over the budget and debt ceiling.

October 13th, 2013 - 09:40 GMT

'Global growth subdued' and 'US headed towards to danger', says IMF, World Bank

U.S. House Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy walks to the House Chamber for a vote October 3, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Democrats and the Republicans have come together to extend a measure granting visas to Iraqi interpreters. (Image credit: AFP)

October 4th, 2013 - 10:34 GMT

Iraqi interpreters bridge the U.S. Congressional divide

Mafraq Governorate's population has increased by 70 per cent since the crisis started, which created extra pressure on its infrastructure and services.

September 24th, 2013 - 12:59 GMT

Foreign aid does not cover 30% of Jordan's refugee bill- Majali

The United States appears to be willing to embrace a Russian diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis.

September 10th, 2013 - 04:22 GMT

US could halt military strike on Syria

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday approved a resolution authorising a military strike in Syria. (AFP)

September 5th, 2013 - 05:47 GMT

US Senate panel backs use of force in Syria

Papped! John McCain plays poker on his smartphone during a crucial Syria hearing (Photo courtesy: The Washington Post)

September 4th, 2013 - 08:50 GMT

P-p-p-poker face! John McCain caught gaming during Syria session

Russian President Vladimir Putin, a stauch ally of Bashar Assad, has called claims that the regime used chemical agents against civilians in Damascus 'ludicrous'. (AFP)

September 4th, 2013 - 06:42 GMT

Putin: Russia may back Syria strike if chemical weapons use proved

President Barack Obama speaks about Syria from the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, on August 31, 2013. (AFP)

September 1st, 2013 - 10:59 GMT

White House formally submits request for Syria action to Congress

Policy zig-zags on Egypt have been a feature of the Obama administration for the past 30 months.

August 18th, 2013 - 03:20 GMT

When money doesn't talk: the US' false sense of control over Egypt

An Egyptian supporter of deposed president Mohamed Morsi holds a portrait of him during a demonstration against the government in al-Nasr street in Cairo on July 30, 2013. (AFP)

August 1st, 2013 - 08:05 GMT

Washington treading a 'fine line' over Egypt crisis