While violence in Iraq continues to be at its lowest level in years, the president made a reference to problems, saying terrorists continue to try to derail progress.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

This latest reference by Mr.Rudd, who is likely to face a general election later this years, has been dismissed as early electioneering by members of the Japanese government.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

He said the de facto authorities also made reference in a letter to his government about the embassy as a "facility" run by the Brazilians, implying that it does not enjoy diplomatic status.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25