Saturday, January 26, 2008
Debut novelist wins top sf awards
David Kowalski has taken out the Australian speculative fiction scene's highest accolade, the Golden Aurealis.[MORE]
Tomic wins historic boys' title
Bernard Tomic has come back from one set down to win the boys' Australian Open title on Saturday afternoon, becoming the youngest champion in the history of boys' grand slams. [MORE]
Gold Coast knock over the Wildcats
The Blaze have defeated Perth 90-84 in their NBL clash on the Gold Coast on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Gunmen kidnap female US aid worker in Afghanistan
Gunmen abducted a female US aid worker on Saturday in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, the provincial governor said.[MORE]
Fire engulfs luxury hotel in Indian capital
Firefighters battled to put out a blaze that raced through a luxury hotel in the Indian capital where hundreds of Western tourists were staying.[MORE]
Iran approaches nuclear fuel target
Iran has received a further shipment of nuclear fuel from Russia and now has almost all the fuel needed for its new power plant in Bushehr.[MORE]
Hayden says Gilchrist one of the greats
Australian opener Matthew Hayden says Adam Gilchrist was one of the greatest players the game had ever seen after the brilliant wicketkeeper-batsman announced his retirement.[MORE]
Ledger's body leaves NY: report
A New York newspaper has reported Heath Ledger's body has left the city.[MORE]
Adam Gilchrist - a swashbuckling career
Look back at a timeline of retiring Adam Gilchrist's illustrious cricketing career.[MORE]
Winery fight leaves man dead
Police are investigating the death of a man following a fight at a winery near Wangaratta in Victoria.[MORE]
Egyptian troops pull back, Gazans pour over border
Egyptian troops pulled back from the breached Gaza border after a security guard was shot in the foot, allowing thousands of Palestinians to stream across unhindered.[MORE]
Snow causes transport chaos in China
The worst snowfalls in a decade caused traffic chaos across much of China as millions of people tried to head home for the important Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported.[MORE]
Israeli police shoot Palestinian after stabbing
Israeli police shot a Palestinian who had stabbed an Israeli border policeman near Jerusalem, Israeli police and ambulance workers said.[MORE]
Russian troops deploy against protest in Muslim province
Heavily-armed troops have deployed to prevent a banned anti-government demonstration in Russia's largely Muslim province of Ingushetia.[MORE]
Kernaghan bags three Golden Guitars
Lee Kernaghan bags three Golden Guitars at Tamworth's Country Music Awards.[MORE]
Lightning sparks bushfires in Vic
Victorian firefighters face a possibly busy night, with lightning strikes across many regions of the state.[MORE]
Nine killed en route to funeral: police
At least nine people were killed and 26 injured when a bus carrying mourners to a funeral tumbled down a mountain in western Thailand, police said.[MORE]
Blues look to chase big Warriors total
The four-day domestic clash between the Blues and Western Australia at the SCG was evenly poised at stumps on day two.[MORE]
Upbeat Ivanovic ready to bounce back
Far from being disappointed, Ana Ivanovic said her Australian Open final defeat to Maria Sharapova was a great learning experience and forecast many more showdowns with the Russian.[MORE]
Kenya imposes curfew as death toll rises
Kenyan authorities have imposed a night-time curfew in Rift Valley province after renewed violence in the wake of last month's disputed presidential election. [MORE]
Sydney man to face court over Taser attack
A 26-year-old Sydney man will face court on Sunday, charged with using a Taser gun on a man. [MORE]
Middle East peace deal possible this year: Blair
Middle East peace envoy Tony Blair said he believes both Israelis and Palestinians want peace and a deal can be brokered by the end of this year.[MORE]
Rice optimistic on Colombia free trade deal
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says she is optimistic that Congress will approve a free trade deal with Colombia. [MORE]
Sydney police investigate pedestrian accident
Police are appealing for information about an accident involving a woman at Wiley Park in Sydney's south-west. [MORE]
Burma arrests 96 dissidents since Nov: Amnesty
Burma has arrested almost 100 dissidents since it promised a UN envoy there would be no more detentions, according to Amnesty International.[MORE]
