US complains to Karzai of Afghan election fraudThe Afghanistan election is still undecided, with news that computer software has delayed results and the US special envoy to Afghanistan having an ‘explosive’ meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai about fraud and ballot stuffing in the election.
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Film review: The 10 Conditions of Love
Luke Buckmaster reviews the new film about the life, career and advocacy work of exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer, that has caused so much controversy for the government and Melbourne International Film Festival. Whilst highly topical, he says, it’s a listless and un-enticing documentary.
Why are Russian subs patrolling the US coast?
Two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines are operating off the US East Coast and the Pentagon don’t know why. Is Russia flexing its muscles again? Or just trying to give Tom Clancy something to write about?
Howard turns 70: age shall not weary him
The idea that a person is too old for political leadership at 70 is relatively recent, and is still unknown in many parts of the world.
Tips and rumours: Is Kevin Rudd clueless about Twitter?
That crucial question is raised today by an anonymous Crikey tipster who’s taken the time to work out where PM Kevin Rudd’s been tweeting from.
The salesman behind Wall Street’s bull
The strategic communications specialist advising a financial industry effort to enhance Wall Street’s image has plenty of experience in spinning the American public: he was one of the aides in charge of the Bush administration’s fact-bending campaign to sell the Iraq War.
The end times are imminent!
What are the 33 and a half signs of the impending Apocalypse?
Who shall lead the Liberals from the wilderness?
A fairy story…
