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US to Continue Support of Syrian Opposition BAGHDAD (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says he was sorry to learn that the leader of the Western-backed Syrian opposition coalition has resigned, but that it won't affect the U.S. effort t... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon) The New York Times Peace Photos Politics Syria Wikipedia: John Kerry |
Australia at the forefront in rapidly changing world Everydayonomics | You might have missed it but Australia recently got some excellent news. The United Nations declared Australia at the vanguard of human progress. | Australia was ranked second to Nor... (photo: UN /Paulo Filgueiras ) Sydney Morning Herald Australia Human Photos UN Wikipedia: Norway |
Coal And Coral: Australia's Self-Destructive Paradox 6:17 AM | The city of Gladstone near the Great Barrier Reef is the world's fourth largest coal-export hub. Dredges, like one seen here, have turned the harbor brown as they work to expand the coal por... (photo: WN / RTayco) National Public Radio Australia Coal Photos Water Wikipedia: Coral |
Abu Sayyaf release Australian hostage Warren Rodwell An Australian man kidnapped 15 months ago by an al-Qaeda-linked group in the Philippines has been released. | An emaciated-looking Warren Rodwell was freed on Saturday near Pagadian city in the southe... (photo: AP) BBC News Abu Sayyaf Kidnap Philippines Photos Wikipedia: Abu Sayyaf |
4 facts about Earth Hour Millions of homes and businesses around the world will be in the dark tonight as part of Earth Hour, an annual event meant to raise awareness about climate change and the environment. | The popular ev... (photo: WN / Periasamy) CBC Australia Earth Hour Home Photos Wikipedia: Earth Hour |