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Monday, 22 June 2009
Political leaders exchange calls for resignation
Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull have called on each other to resign over the so-called utegate affair. The Prime Minister says the Opposition Leader should produce the email central to the scandal, while Mr Turnbull says other evidence proves the Treasurer has misled Parliament. More
Utegate's central figure under police investigation
The ABC can reveal that the key figure in the so-called utegate affair is now himself being investigated by police. Treasury official Godwin Grech came to prominence last Friday when he referred to an email from the Prime Minister's office, which the Government says is a fake. More
Utegate debate heats up
Debate on the so-called 'utegate' affair has heated up in Federal Parliament amid the latest revelations. The shadow treasurer, Wayne Swan, is concentrating the Opposition's attack on Wayne Swan, but the Prime Minister has hit back with a new challenge to Malcolm Turnbull. More
Protesters take to the rooftops as crackdown continues
Protesters have gathered on rooftops across the Iranian capital Tehran to continue their demonstration over the country's disputed election. Weekend street violence left at least 10 people dead. Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama is being accused of inaction over the issue. More
Expert predicts end of demonstrations and tougher regime
The World Today's Peter Cave discusses the demonstrations in Iran; who might be behind them; and what the future holds, with Iranian expert Shahram Akbarzadeh, the deputy director of the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. More
Another global mining merger on the cards
The Swiss-based mining giant, Xstrata, has again approached its rival, Anglo American, seeking a merger that would create one of the world's biggest mining companies worth more than $80 billion. The move comes as BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto try to combine their iron ore operations. More
Tsvangirai heckled in London
The Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Morgan Tsvangirai has been heckled and booed by expats in London after calling on them to return home. Mr Tsvangirai is on an international tour to secure funding for his country, but donors remain cautious with Robert Mugabe still president. More
Europeans set to kill more whales than the Japanese
It's believed Denmark and Norway will ask permission to increase their whaling quotas at this week's meeting of the International Whaling Commission. Conservationists say it shows the need for the IWC to be reformed, amid wider concerns over its future under the existing structure. More
HIV arrest sparks public debate
New Zealand police have identified a man they believe has been intentionally infecting people with HIV, prompting dozens to contact an HIV support group. It's also been revealed health authorities knew about allegations involving Glenn Mills for months, but the police weren't told. More
Leaked email reveals concerns for tired ambos
Victoria's ambulance union has released a leaked email it believes shows the Health Minister has been ignoring advice that paramedics need ten-hour breaks between shifts. Ambulance Victoria however says the union is just trying to deflect media attention from its hefty pay claim More
Game, set and match for Aussies at Wimbledon
Former tennis player John Alexander has blamed the poor representation of Australians at Wimbledon this year on a decline in the number of tennis courts in Australia. He says fewer people are playing the game, and that's why Australia has slipped as a power in the game. More
