Melbourne, November 15 : Aussie academics and politicians have slammed TV producers for exercising a "White Australia" policy while casting actors for top-rated soap operas.
The White Australia policy had begun in 1901 to restrict non-white immigration to the country, and was scrapped in 1973.
Experts fear that TV programmes that are not featuring families from ethnic minorities may give international viewers the "wrong impression" about Australia.
University of Queensland Aboriginal studies lecturer Sam Watson said that the dramas were operating an "exclusive white family club" that did not reflect the country’s true demographic.
Washington, November 15 : Teen country singer Taylor Swift has revealed that she might go back to her books after she has had her fill of having fun trotting the globe and creating music.
Peshawar, Nov 15 : US drones have fired at least three missiles into a Pakistani tribal region, killing 12 people, including five foreigners, in an area known as a stronghold of Pakistani Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud.
Yuvraj Singh marked his return to form with a boasting unbeaten 138 as India recorded its biggest win by runs against England by spanking the wretched visitors by 158 runs in the series-opening cricket one-dayer. 
London, Nov 15 : Jennifer Aniston’s public outburst in Vogue magazine, where she described Angelina Jolie "uncool,” hasn’t gone down too well with ex-hubby Brad Pitt.
