Siddle turns it on in Sydney
Australian quick Peter Siddle struck four stunning blows as South Africa finished up on 9 for 327, handing Australia a 118-run lead on day three of the third Test at the SCG. |
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Former comedian Franken to win US Senate seat
Democrat Al Franken will be declared the winner of the tight US Senate contest in Minnesota, emerging from a ballot recount with a slim margin over Republican Norm Coleman, a state official said. |
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22 dead in Guatemala landslide
At least 22 people were killed when part of a mountain collapsed onto a road in northern Guatemala today. |
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Magistrate questions murder charge against 14yo
A New South Wales Childrens Court magistrate hearing a murder case against a 14-year-old boy in south-western Sydney says he does not think the charge against the boy is strong. |
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Japanese ABC Learning affiliate to close down
A Japanese education provider with ties to the failed childcare operator ABC Learning says it will shut its doors later this week. |
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Adult shops to be banned near schools, churches
The Queensland Government will ban new adult shops within 200 metres of a school or church. |
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Soldier killed in Afghan rocket attack
The Defence Department has confirmed that an Australian soldier has been killed in a rocket attack on a forward operating base in Afghanistan's Uruzgan Province. |
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Rudd calls for Gaza ceasefire
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has called on Hamas militants to stop firing rockets into southern Israel and has urged both parties to negotiate a ceasefire. |
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Gunns confident despite pulp mill approval delay
Tasmanian timber company Gunns has expressed confidence in its proposed Tasmanian pulp mill, even though the project has again been delayed. |
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Smith retires hurt in Sydney
South Africa captain Graeme Smith retired hurt with a possible broken finger after copping a heavy blow to his left hand on day two of the third Test at the SCG. |
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Dr Who Matt Smith named show's new lead
Matt Smith will be the 11th Doctor Who and the youngest actor ever to play the cult television time traveller, the BBC says. |
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Washington welcomes new first family as Obamas move to town
Incoming US president Barack Obama and his family arrive in Washington this weekend, in time for him to work on an urgent economic recovery plan and his daughters to start classes at their new school. |
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Bitter Indian winter kills 31
At least 31 people have died in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh as severe cold weather continues in the region. |
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Four dead after powerful quakes hit Indonesia
A series of quakes off the northern coast of the Indonesian island of Papua have killed four people, including a 10-year-old girl, and injured several others, officials and local television said. |
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Seniors travel cheaper under $50m scheme
The Federal Government is urging seniors to take advantage of cheaper public transport to make interstate trips. |
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Mount Isa, Cloncurry surrounded by floods
Mount Isa and Cloncurry in north-west Queensland have been cut off by rising floodwaters. |
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Australia urged to deny access to 'terrorist' anti-whaling ship
The Japan Whaling Association JWA says the Australian and New Zealand Governments should close their ports to an anti-whaling vessel committing "criminal acts" in the Southern Ocean. |
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UN fails to agree on Gaza stance as death toll rises
The UN Security Council has ended its meeting without reaching an agreement on a statement on the situation in the Gaza Strip, as the death toll continues to rise. |
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Steyn breaks Aussie partnership
Dale Steyn bowled Brad Haddin for 38, breaking a 75-run stand for the sixth wicket to put the skids on an Australian fight-back on the opening day of the third Test. |
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Raul Castro offers direct talks with Obama
Cuban President Raul Castro has offered to talk directly "without intermediaries" and on equal terms with incoming US president Barack Obama, who has said he would consider direct dialogue. |
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