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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 09 February 2015. (EPA photos)

Australian PM Abbott announces fresh security crackdown

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 23, 2015 | World

Sydney, Reuters—Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday announced a national security crackdown that could deny welfare payments to people seen as potential threats, strip the passports of those with dual nationality, and curb travel overseas. Abbott, bruised...

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Australian Prime Minister Abbott shakes hands with Russian President Putin as he officially welcomes leaders to the G20 summit in Brisbane. (Reuters)

Russian president denies he fled summit pressure

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 16, 2014 | World

Brisbane, AP—Russian President Vladimir Putin made an early exit on Sunday from a two-day summit of world leaders where he was roundly criticized over Russia’s escalating aggression in Ukraine, but brushed off suggestions that he had felt pressured. Putin was...

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A handout picture made available by the Indonesian Presidential palace, shows Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono talking to journalists during his press conference at the presidential office in Jakarta on November 20, 2013. (EPA/ABROR RIZKI)

Indonesia’s ties with Australia turn to ice over phone tapping

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 20, 2013 | World

Jakarta, Reuters—Indonesia’s relations with Australia sank to their lowest since the turn of the century on Wednesday over reports Canberra had spied on top Indonesians, including the president’s wife, threatening to hurt trade ties. President Susilo...