Monday, January 14, 2008
German man throws Xmas tree, self out of window
A German man threw himself out of a third storey window along with a Christmas tree during a late-night attempt to dispose of his festive decorations.[MORE]
Molik through to second round
Alicia Molik is through to the second round of the Australian Open after a tough opening match against Estonian Kaia Kanepi at Melbourne Park on Monday evening.[MORE]
E Timor PM not involved in starting crisis: Ramos-Horta
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta has dismissed allegations that Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao was involved in instigating the crisis that engulfed the country in 2006.[MORE]
Saudi Arabia beheads man for murder
A Saudi man convicted of murder was beheaded by the sword in the northern city of Hail, the interior ministry said.[MORE]
7 troops, 23 militants killed in Pakistan clash
At least seven Pakistani troops and 23 Islamic militants were killed in fighting in a remote tribal area near the Afghan border, the military said.[MORE]
Israel, Palestinian leaders to start peace talks
Senior Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will begin discussions in Jerusalem in hope they will lead to a full peace agreement.[MORE]
Norway school shut after YouTube massacre threat
Police in Norway say they closed a secondary school near Oslo after a video warning of a high school massacre was discovered on the internet.[MORE]
Police not amused after huge, rowdy teen party
A Melbourne teenager who hosted a rowdy party at the weekend may be hit with a $20,000 police bill.[MORE]
India drop charges against Hogg
A code of conduct charge against Australia spinner Brad Hogg has been dropped after a mediation meeting between the Indian and Australian captains in Perth on Monday.[MORE]
Liberal MP presses for Warley Hospital funding
Today's health deal between the state and Federal governments has been criticised for not including help for Phillip Island's troubled hospital.[MORE]
Residents urged to flee as winds fan WA blaze
Residents of Jacup and West River on the Western Australian south coast have been told to prepare for evacuation because of an out of control bushfire in the Fitzgerald River National Park.[MORE]
Ramos Horta dismisses allegations Gusmao involved in 2006 crisis
East Timor's President Jose Ramos Horta has dismissed allegations that the current prime minister was involved in instigating the crisis that engulfed the country in 2006.[MORE]
8 soldiers killed in Thailand's south
The Thai army says eight soldiers have been killed in an ambush by suspected Muslim insurgents in the south of the country.[MORE]
Virgin plans biofuel test flight from UK
British airline Virgin Atlantic says it will launch a flight using biofuel between London's Heathrow and Amsterdam next month.[MORE]
Law protects Williams' family from asset seizure
Ray Williams has completed his sentence for lying to HIH investors, and will now live in the $4m home he gave to his wife.[MORE]
Dellacqua fights back to break Open duck
Australia's Casey Dellacqua has fought back from one set down to win an enthralling first round encounter against Italy's Karin Knapp 4-6, 6-3, 8-6 during the first day of the Australian Open.[MORE]
Darwin teen mauled by dog
A 13-year-old boy will have surgery tonight after he was mauled by a dog at the Darwin suburb of Nightcliff.[MORE]
Indian Hindus seek ban for monk who went overseas
Conservative Hindu leaders in southern India are seeking to prevent a monk from heading one of the country's most popular temples, saying he has become "impure" because he has travelled overseas. [MORE]
Firefighters hope to benefit from favourable winds
The Tasmanian Fire Service says a drop in wind speeds tomorrow should help fire crews maintain control of several blazes across the state.[MORE]
High hopes for the recovery of a Launceston hospital ward
A key management position at Launceston's acute mental health facility, Ward 1E, has finally been filled.[MORE]
Aussies pledge not to back down
As Ricky Ponting and Indian captain Anil Kumble meet in Perth tonight in an effort to ease strained relations, wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has promised Australia will not dull down their win-at-all costs mentality.[MORE]
Couple die in Central Australia
A husband and wife have died after their car broke down and they ran out of water in a remote part of Central Australia.[MORE]
Bankers' group stands by rates rise decisions
The Australian Bankers' Association has defended the major banks' decisions to raise interest rates independently of the Reserve Bank (RBA).[MORE]
Suharto family rejects corruption case settlement offer: lawyer
The family of ailing Indonesian ex-president Suharto will not pay out any money to settle a civil corruption suit against the 86-year-old, one of their lawyers says.[MORE]
One dead, 11 feared buried in China landslide: reports
State media in China reports that a "massive" landslide at a quarry in north China has killed one person and buried up to another 11, with explosives believed trapped in the rubble, hampering rescue work.[MORE]
