UK rules out 'rather un-British' burka ban

The British government says it will not be following France's lead by moving to ban the full-face Islamic veil, the burka.

Population boost from minorities' growth

THE share of white British people living in Scotland will drop by 10 per cent by the middle of the century as ethnic minorities grow, new research has shown.

Veil vote

Will France criminalise women who wear the veil?

How will Gillard deal with boat people?

Daily Media Wrap: In the latest attempt by Labor to mollify contentious issues in order to 'clear the decks' before this year's federal election, the government is expected to announce this week - possibly as early as today - a rejigged policy on boat people.

Comment on Dearth of Thinking Minds and Quality Labour by Frank

oops Go to the Malay blogs and commenters and read what the Indonesians mean.