Second poll stokes crisis

16 May 2012, 19:00 PM

Europe | The prospect of a second Greek election in less than two months stoked the eurozone crisis, even as France and Germany pledged support and help for growth. Read more

Calls for tax on fatty foods

Calls for tax on fatty foods

16 May 2012, 17:15 PM

Australia | Medical researchers in the UK have called for a junk food tax to reduce obesity. That has been welcomed by some here, while others say it smacks of the 'nanny state'. Read more

Mladic 'masterminded' ethinic cleansing

Mladic 'masterminded' ethinic cleansing

16 May 2012, 20:05 PM

Europe | Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic went on trial Wednesday accused of carrying out a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing and Europe's worst massacre since World War II. Read more

South says Sudan stalling on talks

South says Sudan stalling on talks

16 May 2012, 19:36 PM

Africa | A UN deadline for Sudan and South Sudan to resume talks on oil and other critical issues looked likely to pass without action on Wednesday, as South Sudan accused Khartoum of stalling. Read more

Concerns over national skills shortage

Concerns over national skills shortage

16 May 2012, 17:40 PM

Australia | There have been calls for Australia to rethink its skilled migration program, amid concerns there's no enough training available for Australians working in certain professions, Jeannette Francis reports. Read more

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