Bob Burton

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. Attending the screening of a film, … Continue reading “‘Bring My Son Home,’ Pleads Guantanamo Bay Detainee’s Father”

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. While Habib’s legal team was taken by surprise by the Pentagon’s decision, future legal moves … Continue reading “Aussie Gitmo Detainee Mulls Legal Action”

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. "deputy sheriff" if he wants to improve relations with regional countries. Scott Burchill, a … Continue reading “Bush Win Poses Regional Dilemma for Australians”

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 points on anti-terrorism measures and national security. Following a widely publicized weekend … Continue reading “Jakarta Blast Dominates Aussie Campaign”