Monday, January 21, 2008
BOCOG denies deaths on Olympic stadium construction
Beijing organisers have denied a report that 10 workers had died during the construction of the showpiece stadium for the 2008 Olympics.[MORE]
Flooded river continues to threaten Emerald
Queensland Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts flew into the central Queensland town of Emerald last night to be briefed on the latest flood situation.[MORE]
Up to 48 killed in latest fighting: Sri Lanka military
Heavy fighting raged across Sri Lanka's north with the military destroying rebel bunkers and killing at least 46 guerrillas, the defence ministry said.[MORE]
Musharraf pledges free elections
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf pledged to hold free elections as he began a four-country European trip aimed at winning international support.[MORE]
Sandler, Lohan, Murphy get Razzie nods
Lindsay Lohan's box office bomb I Know Who Killed Me leads the Razzie nominations.[MORE]
British soldier killed in Afghanistan: defence ministry
A British soldier has been killed when a roadside mine exploded in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence in London said.[MORE]
Djokovic halts Hewitt's tilt
Third seed Novak Djokovic ended the hopes of Lleyton Hewitt at the Australian Open on Monday evening, beating the former world number one 7-5, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals.[MORE]
Thai parliament reconvenes after coup
Thailand's crown prince officially opened parliament where an elected legislature will sit for the first time since a military coup ousted Thaksin Shinawatra in September 2006.[MORE]
Springborg to lead Qld Nationals - again
Lawrence Springborg has been elected as the leader of the Queensland Nationals - again.[MORE]
Aid groups urge Israel to ease Gaza blockade
Gaza hospitals will run out of drugs and fuel for generators within a few days unless Israel eases the border blockade it imposed to curb Palestinian rocket attacks, international organisations say.[MORE]
More evacuations possible as Emerald inundated
More evacuations may take place in the central Queensland town of Emerald tonight as the flooded Nogoa River continues to rise, despite a predicted flood peak this afternoon.[MORE]
India now the biggest threat: Hussey
Mike Hussey says India has earned the right to be considered Australia's main rival in Test cricket.[MORE]
Brown calls for reform of world institutions
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for radical reforms of international institutions.[MORE]
Turkish free speech amendment ready, says Minister
Turkey's Government will submit to Parliament in the next few days a plan to amend a controversial law that restricts freedom of speech in the country.[MORE]
Prison ban decision tomorrow
Tasmanian prison officers will announce in the morning whether they will lift bans on night patrols at Risdon jail's medium security section.[MORE]
Anglicare lists its priorities for Federal Budget
Anglicare Tasmania has called on the new Federal Government to make affordable housing, improved services for refugees and people with disabilities its main budget priorities.[MORE]
FMG pushes for access to Pilbara rail line
The Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has asked the National Competition Council to open up a key rail line in the Western Australia's northern Pilbara region to third parties.[MORE]
Britain announces bonds rescue for Northern Rock
Britain has unveiled plans to safeguard the future of the troubled bank, Northern Rock, through a private sector rescue through the sale of government-backed bonds.[MORE]
State Liberal leaders aim to reinvigorate party
State and territory Liberal leaders have met in Melbourne to discuss how to claw back power from Labor.[MORE]
Bushrangers lose early wickets
Victoria reached 2 for 9 at stumps on the opening day of the four-day encounter with South Australia at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on Monday.[MORE]
Police looking for teen after 82yo woman assaulted, robbed
Police are searching for a teenager in relation to the sexual assault of an 82-year-old woman in her Nollamara home, in Perth's north.[MORE]
Visa restrictions lifted for Solomons MPs
The Federal Government has announced it has lifted visa restrictions for Solomon Islands Members of Parliament who visit Australia.[MORE]
Tigers on top in Hobart
Tasmania held a commanding position at stumps on day one of the four-day match against Queensland at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday.[MORE]
Native seeds to be preserved 'for centuries' in seed bank
Researchers are gathering seeds from rare Australian plants to be preserved forever against climate change.[MORE]
BAE exemption assures defence deals: SA Govt
The granting of an anti-discrimination exemption to defence contractor BAE Systems Australia has been welcomed by the South Australian Government.[MORE]
