Asylum seekers 'abandoned' at sea

The Abbott government has been criticised for its tight-lipped stance on an asylum-seeker tragedy. SURVIVORS from an asylum-seeker boat that sank off Indonesia claim their desperate pleas to Australian authorities for help were ignored...

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Ex-UK PM Thatcher's ashes laid to rest

BARONESS Thatcher's ashes have been laid interred in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Members of her family attended a short church service in the chapel of the central London site on Saturday before a solid oak casket containing her...

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Greek Golden Dawn leader, MPs arrested

From: AAP September 28, 2013 10:24PM GREEK police have arrested the leader and other top officials of the anti-immigrant...

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US consumers boost spending 0.3 per cent

US consumers increased their spending slightly last month as their income grew at the fastest pace in six months. The Commerce Department says consumer spending rose 0.3 per cent in August. That's up from a 0.2 per cent gain in July. Income...

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Asylum seekers drown on way to Australia

AT least 20 people, mostly children, have drowned and scores are missing after an Australia-bound boat carrying asylum-seekers sank off Indonesia, police told AFP on Friday. Twenty-five people were plucked to safety but about another 75 were unaccounted...

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Shark antibody 'anti-cancer weapon'

A TYPE of antibody found only in the blood of sharks could help tackle breast cancer, scientists have said. It is thought that the unique IgNAR antibodies could be used to prevent the growth of cancer cells and research into them could lead to...

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Victorian thieves target service stations

UNSUSPECTING motorists are being targeted by thieves at service stations in Melbourne's northwest. Police are investigating a number of thefts from parked cars this week in St Albans. The offenders, who are removing valuables such as handbags...

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UK shops sorry for mental patient costume

Neighbour tells of rubbish truck tragedy TRAGIC details have emerged of an accident in which a toddler was hit and killed by a  rubbish truck. QLD News Temps top 40 in record heat QUEENSLAND has sweltered through its hottest September...

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Council worker asked to cover up asbestos

A FORMER northwestern NSW council worker claims he was asked to cover up dumped asbestos with green waste and garbage. Mark Sankey said he worked at landfill sites for Gwydir Shire Council from 2008 until March this year. On numerous occasions...

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Vic man punched to head while shopping

Five hurt in North Straddie crash THREE helicopters have been used to take five people to hospital following a two-car crash on North Stradbroke Island.   QLD News Man extradited over 'horrific' Coast rape A MAN has been arrested,...

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Sports cars, glamour usher in Bond novel

FLANKED by vintage sports cars and glamorous flight attendants, author William Boyd has unveiled the new James Bond novel, Solo, in which he opts for a 1960s settings for 007's exploits. Setting off from The Dorchester hotel in London on Wednesday,...

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Delhi gang-rape convicts set to appeal

FOUR men sentenced to death in the Delhi gang-rape case are likely to appeal, their lawyers say. A special trial court handed down the sentences on September 13 after finding them guilty in the fatal gang rape of a 23-year-old student in December....

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East Timor bans martial arts clubs

EAST Timor police say there will be zero tolerance against those who continue to practice a local martial art after the government banned all clubs following deadly gang violence. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's quick,...

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Turnbull called for NBN Co board's scalps

The communications minister has asked the NBN Co board to resign, a spokesman confirmed. Source: AAP LABOR says the "trashing" of the national broadband network has begun after Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull asked NBN Co board members...

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Dutch royal Beatrix breaks cheekbone

PRINCESS Beatrix, the former Dutch queen, has undergone surgery after falling and breaking a cheekbone. Beatrix, 75, was operated on Sunday morning after the fall and will remain hospitalised for a few days. After 33 years on the throne, Beatrix...

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Computer mishap delays ISS supply ship

A BRAND new commercial cargo ship making its orbital debut has experienced trouble with a computer data link, and its arrival at the International Space Station has been delayed at least two days. The rendezvous was aborted less than six hours...

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Australian killed in Nairobi mall attack

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