"Stunning coup" gives Australia PM tighter grip on power
2011/11/23 23:18:40 @Reuters: World News
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard tightened her grip on power on Thursday when an opposition lawmaker suddenly defected to become Speaker, boosting her chances of surviving a full term in office and reducing reliance on independent MPs to pass laws. [ VIEW FULL COVERAGE @Reuters: World News ]