Israel says UK Palestine vote undermines peace prospects
Israel on Tuesday warned that a vote by British parliament in favour of recognising a Palestinian state risked undermining the prospects for peace. “Premature international recognition sends a troubling message to the Palestinian leadership that they can evade the tough choices that both... read more »
After nurse gets infected, US officials launch review of Ebola procedures
Dallas: The Texas nurse who contracted Ebola while caring for a dying Liberian man repeatedly visited his room from the day he was admitted to the intensive care unit until the day before he died, medical records show. Nurse Nina Pham and other health care workers wore protective gear, including... read more »
WHO calls Ebola modern world’s worst health crisis
The World Health Organisation says the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is ‘the most severe, acute health emergency seen in modern times’ but adds that economic disruptions can be curbed if people are adequately informed to avoid irrational moves to dodge infection. World Health... read more »
Tony Abbott says he’ll shirt front Vladimir Putin over MH17
PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has warned Russian President Vladamir Putin he will “shirt front” him when he arrives in Australia next month for the G20. Mr Abbott said today that if the Russian president turned up to next month’s event he would be told in “no uncertain terms” Australia’s... read more »
