In weak or failing states (including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia) al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates continue to represent an existential threat.
With retired Major General Sitiveni Rabuka back at the helm, there is hope that the indigenous iTaukei population's concerns on land and resources including rampant poverty and unemployment in their community will finally be addressed.
According to sources the NSW Liberal party faction power brokers have again picked names for the Upper House ticket and are asking the state executive members to vote on them today.