Syrian opposition still unsure on talks

THE question of whether Syrian opposition representatives will participate in the upcoming Geneva II peace conference was set to dominate a second day of talks in Turkey. "There are differences we cannot hide, as most of the participants want...

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EU advice sought on Kit Kat ruling

An EU advice has been sought on whether the shape of a Kit Kat should be registered as a trademark. Source: AAP A UK judge deliberating on a legal dispute relating to the shape of a Kit Kat has decided to have a break - and wait for a decision...

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Queen's granddaughter gives birth to girl

QUEEN Elizabeth II's granddaughter Zara Phillips has given birth to a girl, Buckingham Palace says. Zara gave birth at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to her first child, which weighed 7lbs 12oz. The father, Mike Tindall, a former England rugby...

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Another Australian killed in Syria: report

THE federal government is working to confirm reports that another Australian has been killed in Syria. "We are aware of unconfirmed reports of an Australian death in Syria," A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said in a statement...

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Suntory buys spirits maker Beam for $13bn

BEAM, the maker of Jim Beam and Marker's Mark alcohol brands, has agreed to be acquired by Japan's Suntory Holdings Ltd. for approximately $US13.62 billion ($A15.18 billion). You have reached your daily Guest Accesslimit of 2* FREE ARTICLES. REGISTER...

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Syrian mortar attack kills at least 19

A mortar attack has killed at least 19 people in the central Syrian city of Homs. Source: AAP A MORTAR attack has killed at least 19 people in the central Syrian city of Homs. The official SANA news agency said late on Sunday mortar rounds...

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Vic man charged after triple fatality

A MAN has been charged following the deaths of three people, including a pedestrian, hit by a car in Melbourne on Sunday night. Nei Lima DaCosta, 29, of Richmond, has been charged with three counts of culpable driving, three of negligently causing...

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Homicide rate drops again in Puerto Rico

There were 883 cases of homicide in Puerto Rico last year compared with 1004 in 2012. Source: AAP PUERTO Rico closed 2013 with 883 homicides, a figure 12.1 per cent lower than in 2012 and the second straight annual decrease since 2011, when...

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WA bike rider dead after police pursuit

A motorcyclist has died after being chased by police for failing to stop for a roadside breath test. Source: AAP A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a brief police pursuit in suburban Perth. WA Police's major crash squad and internal affairs...

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