“EVERYONE shall have the right to life, liberty and security of person.” So runs article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a beacon of hope after an era of barbarism.

Australian share prices closed higher with solid gains by News Corp, resources and banking sector. The All Ordinaries index was up 26.5 points at 2,987.2.

Share prices were sharply higher in midday trade following a rebound on Wall Street overnight on speculation about the possibility of a further US Fed interest rate cut this year, dealers said.