According to official sources, Israel will not withdraw its troops from the border area between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt until there is a guarantee that Hamas cannot use this area.
In response to renewed demands for higher wages, police officers threatened to leave the parliament building and the airports. The Australian Police Federation has warned that security at Parliament House could be compromised during sitting weeks as the union claims a collective agreement proposed by the Australian government is not good enough.
Most public school teachers see no future in their profession. Seven out of ten say they do not believe they will be able to stay in the profession until retirement. Mid-career professionals are the most unsure about whether to stay or quit, according to a survey of 8,000 public school teachers, principals and other education … Read more