The Texas-based company behind the Qantas buyout bid is coming under increasing scrutiny, as it has been involved in many similar operations in the US, reports Peter Westmore. The Texas Pacific Group, the American company behind the Qantas buyout bid, is coming under scrutiny as it has been involved in many similar operations in the US.…
East Timor’s presidential elections will be held on Easter Monday, April 9. Eight candidates have nominated for President of East Timor, in elections which will help shape the future of the troubled country which has veered towards China and Cuba. The eight candidates represent the main political forces in East Timor. The current President, Xanana…
East Timor’s Prime Minister, José Ramos Horta, is drawing ever closer to communist China and Cuba. Next month’s Presidential election in East Timor will define the future of this small nation: whether the overwhelmingly Christian country of a million people continues to be ruled by a Marxist clique who want to establish a one-party state,…
East Timorese opposition leaders have called on Australia to help ensure that their country’s forthcoming elections are free and fair, writes Peter Westmore. With Presidential elections to be held in troubled East Timor on April 9, the president of the nation’s Democratic Party called for Australia to increase its police and defence force presence in…