CANBERRA, Mar 10 (IPS) The father of the only Australian prisoner held in the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba has renewed his plea that his son be brought home to face any charges following the return by the U.S. government of three French men to Paris this week....
Aussie Gitmo Detainee Mulls Legal Action
CANBERRA - The U.S. and Australian governments could face legal action for damages after the Pentagon announced that it would release Australian citizen Mamdouh Habib from the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba after three years in detention without charges....
Bush Win Poses Regional Dilemma for Australians
CANBERRA - While Australian Prime Minister John Howard has proclaimed the reelection of U.S. President George W. Bush as "a victory for the anti-terrorism cause," foreign policy analysts believe he will have to distance himself from the image as a U.S....
Jakarta Blast Dominates Aussie Campaign
CANBERRA In the wake of last week's suicide bombing at the gates of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Australian Prime Minister John Howard has deftly shifted debate in the federal election campaign for the Oct. 9 polls onto his publicly perceived strong...


