Government wants Ford to contribute

Ford is under pressure from governments to contribute cash to a fund to help sacked workers retrain.

Assaults 'undermine US military's trust'

US President Barack Obama has taken a stand against sexual assault in the military calling for it to end.

Stockholm police get reinforcements

Stockholm police have called in reinforcements to quell a possible sixth straight night of riots.

Liberals arrogant - Gillard

PM Julia Gillard says Liberal Party arrogance about winning the federal election is getting out of control.

IRS suspends chief amid scandal

The scandal-plagued IRS has put the head of its tax-exempt organisations division, Lois Lerner, on leave.

Ford to cease manufacturing in Australia

Thousands of Australian workers have ended their week on an uncertain note with Ford announcing its closure.

Iran unaffected by world press - Israel

Israel's prime minister says international pressure is having no effect on Iran's nuclear program.

Abbott says exports key for car industry

Greater exports 'are the way forward' for the local car industry, with the loss of manufacturing by Ford.

Obama tackles drones and Guantanamo

Barack Obama has laid out new guidelines on drone strikes abroad and the closure of Guantanamo Bay prison.

Peter Slipper faces ACT court

Former federal speaker Peter Slipper has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to misuse of cab vouchers.

Qld insists Gonski talks are continuing

Queensland's education minister insists talks are continuing with Canberra over the Gonski reforms.

Swan promises help for Ford workers

Wayne Swan has promised to give relief to Australian workers who may be impacted by Ford's announcement.

Obama to resume Guantanamo transfers

President Barack Obama plans to resume transfers of inmates from Guantanamo Bay to other countries.

Hockey 'hiding' spending cut plans

Penny Wong has accused the opposition of hiding its plans to cut public spending should it win government.

France wants Hezbollah on terror list

France will call for the military arm of Hezbollah to be added to an EU terror blacklist.

Public told to dob in illegal gun owners

Qld premier at odds with Abbott on rail

Bullet train speeds unto election

Xenophon to form his own political party

Gillard says she's a terrible singer

Pyne predicts Rudd will challenge again

Qld MP says he'll be next premier

Party leaders united on welfare

US immigration bill clears committee

Obama to host Myanmar leader

NSW govt may support vaccination bill

Swan objects anti-reform Liberals

Council functions 'may be privatised'

Tableland residents vote in by-election

Skinner backs anti-vaccination ban

Voters can't decide on preferred PM

Labor 'totally opposed' to GST changes

Obama touts second term agenda

Albanese calls on Barnett to deliver

'Black day' for the car industry

Gillard backs Bracks for US job