Borders, Bullies and Global Health
Apr 21, 2007 Australian Prime Minister John Howard is hurting politically, and so he has despicably turned against the vulnerable, arguing recently that Australia should have a blanket ban against HIV-positive immigrants.American Kangaroo Court Claims Its First Victim
Mar 28, 2007 David Hicks pleaded guilty Monday to supporting terrorism, probably to escape the living hell of Guantanamo Bay, with its show trials and "interrogation" chambers that continue to shame America at home and abroad.
Cheney Down Under
Feb 23, 2007 Vice President Dick Cheney celebrated the Australian government's commitment to the Iraq war (1,450 troops) on Thursday, saying "the whole world respects you for it." But Australians certainly don't: More than two-thirds of the nation's population want a withdrawal.Aussie Leader Howard Slammed Over Obama Remarks
Feb 15, 2007 Watch Australia's prime minister, John Howard, get pilloried (by opposition leader Kevin Rudd) for calling Barack Obama al-Qaida's favored candidate.
Shark Swallows Then Rejects Diver
Jan 24, 2007 A three-meter-long white pointer shark swallowed an Australian diver headfirst, up to his torso, only to discover that it couldn't stand the taste. The dissatisfied shark then spat out Eric Nerhus, who experts believe was mistaken for a seal.Are Americans Ignorant?
Jan 16, 2007 This Aussie TV spot reminds us that not only do the finer points of public policy debates go over some people's heads, but many Americans don't even know the major religion of Israel; nor, for that matter, do they know how many sides a triangle has. Oy vey.
