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Australia says China free trade talks to re-start
BEIJING (AFP) - China and Australia will re-start stalled free trade talks within the next few days, Australia's treasurer said during a visit on Wednesday.
People:Kevin Rudd Wen Jiabao Activities:Australia-China Source:AFP
2008-06-11
Australian leader, in Japan, stands firm against whaling
TOKYO (AFP) - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stood firm Wednesday against Japan's whaling, saying he would consider legal action, but shrugged off charges that he had ignored relations with the longtime ally.
Nations:Australia New Zealand People:Kevin Rudd Yasuo Fukuda Activities:Australia-Japan Source:AFP
2008-06-11
World Environment Day calls for end to CO2 addiction
The United Nations urged the world on Thursday to kick an all-consuming addiction to carbon dioxide and said everyone must take steps to fight climate change.
Nations:New Zealand India Bangladesh South Korea Japan Australia People:Kevin Rudd Ban Ki-moon
2008-06-05
Cate Blanchett backs censored artist
Hollywood star Cate Blanchett Tuesday joined prominent arts figures in condemning moves to prosecute a renowned photographer on obscenity charges, saying it damaged Australia's cultural reputation.
Nations:Australia People:Kevin Rudd Cate Blanchett
2008-05-27
World powers, Asian neighbours offer help after China quake
World powers and Asian neighbours rallied around China with sympathy and pledges of help after a massive earthquake that left tens of thousands dead, missing or trapped.
Nations:China France Australia Pakistan Kenya Russia People:Dmitry Medvedev Lee Myung-Bak Kevin Rudd Nicolas Sarkozy Pervez Musharraf Angela Merkel Activities:2008 China Earthquake
2008-05-13
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