Earmarks Are Returning To Congress, And Maybe For The Better
Reversing a decade-old ban on a form of political pork could help pull some power back to Congress from the White House.
Politics
Australian Father Jailed For 20 Years For Abusing Girls
A Sydney man who sexually abused his partner’s sister and his daughter has been jailed for at least 15 years
New Zealand Terror Laws To Include Fear Incitement
New Zealand’s promised changes to hate speech laws are unlikely to surface until late in 2022.
Fatal Shooter’s ‘Venom’ Towards Queensland Police
Criminal who killed Senior Constable Brett Forte had bitter views about cops, an inquest has heard.
Record Jail Term For Hayley Dodd’s Killer
Francis John Wark, who was acquitted of murdering the West Australian girl in 1999, has been jailed for 18 years.
Indian IT Firms To Hire More In US Despite Softening Stance On H1B Visa Norms
Uncertainty in regulations is one of the reasons why Indian IT firms are building up an employee pyramid in the U.S.
Bail Denied For Big Time Ecstasy Importer From Australia
Tomato tins ecstasy importer John Higgs appealed his conviction for conspiring to import 15 million pills in 2007.
The War Within: Indian, U.S. Defense Forces Fight Rising Suicide Cases
Prolonged exposure to counterterrorism one of the many factors for an increased stress level in Indian armed forces.
Refugee’s Court Action In Australia Seen As Test Case
Legal action in South Australia’s Supreme Court is seen as a test case for more than 60 immigration detainees.