Canada this week announced it will not join the U.S. missile defence program, widening a political rift between the two countries. But an amicable soloution is in sight — since Australia has already signed up for Star Wars, Prime Minister John Howard has proposed that Australia and Canada simply swap places. (more…)
Prime Minister John Howard has been reunited with his long-lost son who was adopted out by the PM 43 years ago. Kim Beazley, the on-again off-again leader of the Opposition, was informed on Sunday that the PM is his natural father. (more…)
A U.S. soldier who shot an unarmed, injured Iraqi civilian in the face and then jumped up and down on the dead man’s spine has been cleared of criminal charges by the U.S. Armed Forces Tribunal. (more…)
Legendary rock group Queen has refused to play at the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla on the grounds of bad taste. (more…)
