| UN experts rap US over private security firms UN experts have rapped the United States for its failure to prosecute private security personnel over violations in Iraq, citing a case against two US firms which was dismissed after they claimed immunity. abc.net.au |
Ley backs Coalition's parental leave scheme The Federal Coalition's new childcare spokeswomen Sussan Ley says she would like the party's 26-week paid parental leave scheme to remain part of its policy platform. abc.net.au |
French strikes cost us more than volcano: airlines French airlines have complained that strikes and fuel protests against President Nicolas Sarkozy's pension reform bill have now cost them more than April's Icelandic volcano scare. abc.net.au |
OJ Simpson loses robbery conviction appeal Nevada's Supreme Court has refused to overturn OJ Simpson's 2008 robbery conviction for a bungled attempt to recover his own sports memorabilia. abc.net.au |
Government vows to push on with green scheme The Federal Government says it will go ahead with a new household energy efficiency program despite warnings it will end up like its failed predecessor. abc.net.au |