Tuesday, January 01, 2008
372 French cars torched over 'calm' NYE
Vandals torched 372 cars as France celebrated the New Year, down on the figure last year after a night the police described as "relatively calm".[MORE]
Man charged with rape, murder of girl on Bribie Is
Police have charged a 39-year-old man over the murder of a 10-year-old girl at Bribie Island north of Brisbane.[MORE]
Philippine rebels attack partly Aust-owned mine
Philippine rebels have launched a New Year assault on a partly Australian-owned mine.[MORE]
Pakistan, India swap nuclear sites lists
Pakistan and India have exchanged lists of their nuclear sites under an agreement between the South Asian rivals to swap such information annually on New Year's Day, the foreign ministry says.[MORE]
Hewitt through to Adelaide's second round
Lleyton Hewitt opened 2008 in a convincing fashion as he cruised past Israeli Dudi Sela 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Adelaide International.[MORE]
Indian PM promises Aust widow religious freedom
The Indian Prime Minister has promised the widow of an Australian missionary killed nine years ago in a sectarian attack that the country's Christians will be protected.[MORE]
Seven dead in Gaza clashes
At least seven Palestinians have been killed in the latest round of internal clashes in the Gaza Strip, medics say.[MORE]
550 Palestinians stranded in Egypt to return to Gaza
Israel has agreed to allow 550 Palestinians who have been stranded in Egypt for roughly four months to cross into the Gaza Strip on Tuesday via its territory, Egyptian security and border sources said.[MORE]
Vaidisova survives early Gold Coast scare
Top seed Nicole Vaidisova has survived a first-round scare from Australia's Casey Dellacqua, winning in three sets at the Australian Women's Hardcourt Tennis Tournament.[MORE]
NASA releases airline safety study
After pressure from US Congress, the American space agency NASA has released the results of a $12.5 million study into airline safety.[MORE]
Bhutto had 'proof' of poll-rigging plan
Assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was poised to reveal proof that Pakistan's Election Commission and shadowy spy agency were seeking to rig an upcoming general election the night she was killed, a top aide says.[MORE]
Climbers killed in Japanese avalanche
Four climbers caught in an avalanche in northern Japan have been confirmed dead, police said, but three others in their party emerged unscathed.[MORE]
Children hit, injured by reversing car
Two children are seriously injured after a car ran over them near Colac in Victoria's south-west.[MORE]
Olmert hints at Jerusalem division
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has signalled that Israel might have no choice but to agree to divide Jerusalem in a future peace deal with the Palestinians.[MORE]
Aust finalises Test line-up
Australia has finalised its team for the second cricket Test starting tomorrow at the SCG, while India is still considering its final 11.[MORE]
Man questioned over child's death on Bribie Is
Brisbane detectives have found a man wanted for questioning over the suspicious death of a 10-year-old girl on Bribie Island, north of Brisbane.[MORE]
Man arrested after girlfriend run over
Police have arrested a Campbelltown man who allegedly ran over his girlfriend in Canberra this morning, causing her death.[MORE]
Kenya under pressure as death toll rises
Bodies and debris lay in Kenyan streets as Western powers pressured President Mwai Kibaki to investigate a disputed poll that has triggered days of deadly riots killing around 150 people.[MORE]
Cats Fun victorious at Perth Cup
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has ridden the favourite Cats Fun to victory in the $400,000 Perth Cup at the Ascot racecourse.[MORE]
India keeps Hopman Cup hopes alive
Sania Mirza has inspired India to a 2-1 victory over Australia at the Hopman Cup to keep alive their hopes of reaching the final and dent those of the hosts.[MORE]
Melbourne survives second day of searing heat
Melbourne has sweltered through its second day of searing temperatures and its hottest New Year's day on record.[MORE]
New Yorkers flock to Times Square for New Year
More than a million revellers have converged on Times Square in New York to ring in the New Year - 100 years since the famous ball first descended a flagpole there at the stroke of midnight. [MORE]
Plenty of bounce expected on SCG pitch
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) head curator Tom Parker predicts the pitch for the second test between Australia and India will have plenty of bounce.[MORE]
Eight dead in attack on Indian paramilitary camp
Suspected Islamic militants armed with assault rifles and grenades have attacked a paramilitary camp in northern India killing eight people, police said.[MORE]
Pakistan Govt apologises over Bhutto death probe
The Pakistani Government has apologised for its handling of the investigation into the death of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.[MORE]
