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Aid Agency Oxfam Calls On WTO To Slow Down
Friday, 3 December 1999, 10:52 am | John Howard
UN secretary-general, Kofi Annan, says many rich countries had cut tariffs less than poor ones and aid-agency Oxfam is calling on the WTO to slow down, take stock and give all people a say. John Howard reports. More >>
Democracy In Kuwait Not For Women
Thursday, 2 December 1999, 8:55 am | John Howard
Remember the 1990 Gulf War? It was fought because Iraq invaded Kuwait and the West wanted a return to democracy. Yesterday, the Kuwaiti parliament killed democracy and again denied women the right to vote. John Howard reports. More >>
Kerry Packer Is Planning To Watch You!
Thursday, 2 December 1999, 8:27 am | John Howard
A huge computer database containing the personal and financial details of almost every Australian is being constructed for Kerry Packer's PBL company and will be operational by Christmas. John Howard reports. More >>
WTO Corporates Pay $250,000 For Dinners
Wednesday, 1 December 1999, 8:46 am | John Howard
While upwards of 50,000 protesters are on the streets of Seattle demonstrating against the World Trade Organisation, the corporates are paying up to US$250,000 each to attend ceremonies and ministerial dinners. John Howard reports. More >>
The Battle Of Seattle - 50,000 Protestors at WTO
Monday, 29 November 1999, 1:58 pm | John Howard
Protestors at the World Trade Organisation summit starting in Seattle tomorrow have labelled their actions "The Battle Of Seattle." John Howard reports. More >>
So Just What Is The Third Way?
Sunday, 28 November 1999, 6:27 pm | John Howard
During the election campaign few journalists or political commentators picked-up on Helen Clark's comments about the “Third Way”. So what is the “Third Way” which America's Clinton, Britain’s Blair and Germany's Schroeder have been following. John ... More >>
Vanuatu Tsunami Kills Five
Saturday, 27 November 1999, 6:13 pm | John Howard
An ocean-centred earthquake measuring 7.1 on the richter scale has sent a giant wave crashing over parts of Pentecost Island in Vanuatu about 1.10am today killing five people. John Howard reports. More >>
Coast Logging Advocate Under Fire From Own Members
Friday, 26 November 1999, 11:40 am | John Howard
An executive member of West Coast pro-logging group, Coast Action Network, is under fire for criticising newspaper adverts placed by his own lobby group. John Howard reports. More >>
Will The New Chapter in History Be Worth Reading?
Friday, 26 November 1999, 9:35 am | John Howard
On the eve of this our last election before the new millennium, I am reminded of the words of Martin Luther King who said "I have a dream." In the spirit of those words and from my heart, I hope tomorrow as we vote, we think about realising ... More >>
Groundswell of US Farmers Warn Against GE Crops
Thursday, 25 November 1999, 1:52 pm | John Howard
In a political bombshell today 25 US farming organisations have warned their thousands of members against planting genetically modified seeds. John Howard reports. More >>
Clinton Calls For 'Unifying Vision' Among Leaders
Thursday, 25 November 1999, 9:24 am | John Howard
US President Bill Clinton has called for a "unifying vision" among world leaders faced with inequalities in spite of economic prosperity. John Howard reports. More >>
TV1 News
Wednesday, 24 November 1999, 6:59 pm | John Howard
CABINET SACKING - latest Tauranga poll - Shipley and Clark on Campaign Trail - Paul Holmes cancer - Jonah Lomu signs for Wellington More >>
Australia Levies New Tax To Pay For Timor Troops
Wednesday, 24 November 1999, 9:47 am | John Howard
While Jenny and Helen argue over what increased taxes on higher income earners might do to the economy, Australia has simply gone out and done it - a tax to pay for peace. John Howard reports. More >>
Oil Prices Hit Record Post Cold-War Highs
Tuesday, 23 November 1999, 5:30 pm | John Howard
Don't say Scoop didn't warn you. World oil prices have today hit US$28 per barrel, up from US$25.80 last Thursday. John Howard reports. More >>
Another Personal Grievance To Employment Court
Tuesday, 23 November 1999, 12:29 am | John Howard
Another employee personal grievance, likely to cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars, is heading towards the Employment Court. This time it's against West Coast SOE Coast Health Care Ltd. John Howard reports. More >>
SCOOP ELECTION: John Howard's Election Picks
Monday, 22 November 1999, 6:41 pm | John Howard
Contrary to my Scoop colleagues predictions on the outcome of the election, I am favouring a National-led government for the following reasons. More >>
Y2k – South Australia Announces Contingency Plans
Monday, 22 November 1999, 8:42 am | John Howard
With just 39 days to go before the new Millennium, South Australia is one of the first State's to announce its contingency plans in case computers cause disruptions. John Howard reports. More >>
Will Petrol Prices Continue On The Up And Up?
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 3:28 pm | John Howard
Be prepared for steeper petrol prices, already up 25 percent this year, before Christmas. Higher inflation, fuel surcharges on plane tickets, and higher costs for products ranging from plastic goods to higher transport costs are predicted. John Howard reports. More >>
Scoop Column: UN Monitors Need For NZ Election Too
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 3:25 pm | John Howard
New Zealand loves nothing better than to certify other countries' election ballots as "free and fair" so there can hardly be any principled objection to a delegation of monitors, from democratic nations, taking up position, pen in hand, ... More >>
World Leaders Meet To Discuss The Third Millennium
Sunday, 21 November 1999, 12:54 am | John Howard
Leaders from Brazil, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and the United States, will meet in Florence this weekend to challenge each other over how best to reform their societies for the third millennium. John Howard reports. More >>
