Rudd to step down as Australia's Labor leader
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced he would step down as Labor leader after a heavy defeat to the conservatives in national elections Saturday following years of leadership ructions.
Sat Sep 07 2013
State broadcaster ABC calls Abbott win in Australia poll
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday called a clear win for the Tony Abbott-led conservative opposition over Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's Labor in national polls.
Sat Sep 07 2013
Abbott set for landslide win in Australia
Conservative challenger Tony Abbott was heading for a major victory over Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Saturday as millions of Australians voted in national elections.
Sat Sep 07 2013
Australia PM clashes with pastor on gay marriage
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has clashed with a Christian pastor over gay marriage, using the Bible to support his argument as he explained his change of heart on the issue.
Tue Sep 03 2013
Australia's Rudd ridicules 'baddies v baddies' remarks
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Monday likened rival Tony Abbott's "baddies versus baddies" comments on Syria to a children's game of "Cowboys and Indians".
Mon Sep 02 2013
'Comeback kid' Australian PM vows fight to the last
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd vowed to fight until "the last vote is cast" in a rousing speech declaring himself the "comeback kid for Australia" Sunday, one week out from national polls.
Sun Sep 01 2013
Rudd says Obama mulling 'full range' of options on Syria
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Tuesday US President Barack Obama is considering the "full range" of options against Syria in response to what he called a crisis of historic proportions.
Tue Aug 27 2013
Australia PM puts record number of women in cabinet
New Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd unveiled his cabinet on Monday, bringing in a record number of women and switching the focus to the economy.
Mon Jul 01 2013