from the ABC …..

Govt will push ahead with water takeover: Turnbull

The US/ Australia Status of Forces Agreement of 1963, in particular Article 8 of the treaty, has a couple of points in it that make you wonder how far US Forces could go with Hicks. For example, although Ruddock says that Hicks would not be given up to the US for violating his agreement to remain silent, citing this treaty would be a simple way of the US to haul him in again.

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from our right leaning ABC …..

The Prime Minister says unless there is heavy rain in the Murray-Darling catchment within weeks, the only water that will be available will be for town use and there will be none for irrigation.

from our tired old ABC ….

 

"The president believes that there is a right for people to bear arms, but that all laws must be followed."

Virginia state gun laws - frequently asked questions:

Is a permit required to purchase rifles, handguns and shotguns? No.

‘How strange that the architects of the War on Terror seem more closely aligned to the bad guys than to the people whose security they bill as their top priority.

‘George W. Bush is undoubtedly the most genuine representative of a system of terror forced on the world by the technological, economic and political superiority of the most powerful country known to this planet.

 

from the ABC …..

Howard stakes claim for underdog tag

 

from the ABC …..

Labor rejects claims of $100m anti-WorkChoices campaign

‘Pressure for World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz to resign grew yesterday as the bank's board wrangled behind the scenes over whether his approval of a high-paying promotion for his girlfriend bent rules.

 

from the NYT …..

Longer Duty Leaves Forces Disappointed but Stoic

from Crikey …..

Does Alan Jones deserve a place in our licensed radio community?

 
from the Guardian …..