United Nations
JAPAN: Defence departures
Japan last week launched its first reconnaissance satellites while defence officials have raised...
JapanINTERNATIONAL/IRAQ: 'Oil for food' renewed
On March 28, the UN Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted a resolution which will enable...
InternationalEAST TIMOR/AUSTRALIA: Treaty splits energy wealth
The Timor Sea Treaty, which formally comes into effect on April 1, provides a firm legal and...
East TimorRUSSIA/IRAQ: Arms denial
President Vladimir Putin's press spokesman said today that Russia had not broken UN sanctions on...
RussiaEUROPEAN UNION: Brussels summit
As expected, the US-led campaign in Iraq overshadowed a summit that is intended to advance the...
CAMBODIA/UN: General Assembly role marks trial accord
The UN and the Cambodian government reached a new agreement on the establishment of an...
CambodiaEASTERN EUROPE/IRAQ: Willing coalition
Croatian President Stipe Mesic said yesterday that the US "dream" of remodelling the Middle East...
Eastern EuropeIRAQ: Post-war economy
Successful development of Iraq's productive capabilities will be key to its post-war economic...
Iraq