Shoe-thrower targets former Australian PM Howard

An anti-Iraq War activist dramatically hurled shoes at former Australian prime minister John Howard on live national TV on Monday.

India back Alan Isaac for top ICC post

India's cricket chiefs on Saturday endorsed New Zealand's Alan Isaac as the next vice-president of the world governing body.

Howard defiant over ICC snub

Former Australia Prime Minister John Howard will not step aside as the nominee for the International Cricket Council's vice-presidency.

Murali: Howard has to win over ICC's Asian nations

Muttiah Muralitharan said on Wednesday that John Howard faces difficulty winning over South Asian cricket nations as the new head of the ICC.

Ex-Aussie PM Howard nominated to lead ICC

Former Australian prime minister John Howard was on Tuesday named as a candidate to lead the sport internationally from 2012.

Former Australian PM Howard linked to ICC top job

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the running to take charge of international cricket, reports said on Friday.

Shoe thrown at former Aussie PM in Cambridge debate

An angry man threw a boot at former Australian prime minister John Howard during a debate at Britain's Cambridge University.

Australian troops 'scorned' for low-risk missions

Australian soldiers are ashamed of their low-risk missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and are scorned by troops of other nations, two officers charged in comments published on Tuesday. "The restrictions and policies enforced on infantrymen in Iraq have resulted in the widespread perception that our army is plagued by institutional cowardice," Major Jim Hammett said.

Aussie leader is battling the bulge

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd revealed on Wednesday that he is battling the bulge, while his deputy, Julia Gillard, was stunned to be voted one of the country's sexiest women. Rudd said it is difficult to maintain a fitness regime while coping with the responsibilities of office.

Australia apologises for mistreating Aborigines

Australia apologised on Wednesday for the historic mistreatment of Aborigines, moving many Aborigines to tears and prompting cheers from huge crowds gathered in cities across the nation. "Today, the Parliament has come together to right a great wrong," said Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

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