Thursday, February 14, 2008
Nude Venus banned from London Underground
London transport officials have come under fire for banning a poster showing a classic nude painting of Venus on the Underground train system, because it might offend travellers.[MORE]
Putin says ready to be PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready to become prime minister after a March 2 presidential election which his chosen successor is virtually sure to win.[MORE]
Top Burma rebel leader killed in Thailand: police
A top leader of Burma's rebel Karen National Union (KNU) who was also a key figure in the democracy movement has been shot dead at his home in Thailand, Thai police and political exiles said.[MORE]
Zimbabwe inflation hits record 66,212.3pc
Zimbabwe's annualised inflation rate rose to a record 66,212.3 per cent in December, dealing another blow to President Robert Mugabe's efforts to pull the once prosperous African nation's economy out of a deep crisis.[MORE]
Iran postpones Iraq security talks with US
Iran has postponed a fourth round of talks with the United States in Baghdad on improving security in Iraq, giving no reason for the delay, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said.[MORE]
Accusations fly in China/US spy row
The Chinese Government has accused the United States of fabricating allegations of espionage.[MORE]
Lebanese rally on streets of capital
A huge security operation is taking place in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, where tens of thousands of people are attending separate rallies organised by the country's bitter political rivals. [MORE]
Swan issues caution on jobless figures
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has welcomed Thursday's employment figures, but has warned that a tight labor market will put pressure on the economy.[MORE]
Senate to tackle housing affordability
The Senate has set up an inquiry into housing affordability.[MORE]
UN forces labelled 'cowards' by Ramos-Horta's brother
The brother of Jose Ramos Horta says the United Nations security forces failed to adequately protect the East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta.[MORE]
Senate to investigate alcohol advertising ban
The Federal Senate has agreed to look at legislation to cut Australia's alcohol toll.[MORE]
Police to recover bodies from WA air crash tomorrow
Police say they will not be able to recover the bodies of two men killed in a plane crash over the Kennedy Ranges in Western Australia's Gascoyne region until tomorrow.[MORE]
ACT Govt to review fireworks regulations
Neighbourhood fireworks will be allowed during the Queen's birthday long weekend in June, but the ACT Government says the public can expect tighter regulations.[MORE]
Call for Eath Hour support
The Mayor of Glenorchy wants her council to fully back participation in next month's Earth Hour.[MORE]
Concern about youth suicide
A Tasmanian woman is about to cycle around the State to raise awareness about the problem of youth suicide.[MORE]
Australia warns rebels they face being frozen out
Cricket Australia (CA) says players who take part in unofficial events such as the Indian rebel Twenty20 league risk having their contracts torn up and being frozen out by selectors.[MORE]
Ponting expects emotions to flow at WACA
Australian Cricket Captain Ricky Ponting is expecting Friday night's one day match to be an emotional one ahead of wicket keeper Adam Gilchrist's retirement from international cricket.[MORE]
PM's pay freeze proposal 'a political stunt'
The Prime Minister's plan for a 12-month pay freeze for federal politicians has been labelled a stunt by some in the Coalition even though Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson supports it.[MORE]
Economy strength stemming retail investor exodus: ASX
ASX Limited says individual investors who may have been spooked by the recent volatility on the Australian Stock Exchange are unlikely to affect overall share market participation.[MORE]
Solomons lifts entry ban on former police commissioner
The new Solomon Islands Government has lifted an entry ban on the former police commissioner and Australian Shane Castles who served as head of the Solomons police force from 2005 to 2007.[MORE]
Qld fall just short of outright win
The four-day match between Queensland and Western Australia has ended in a nail-biting draw, denying retiring Bulls paceman Michael Kasprowicz a fairytale finish.[MORE]
Police called in to Henjak investigation
West Australian Police have taken over investigations into allegations Western force half-back Matt Henjak broke the jaw of team-mate Haig Sare in a fight at a Fremantle pub.[MORE]
Betting scandal forces Racing CEO to resign
Racing Victoria chief executive Stephen Allanson has resigned over a betting scandal.[MORE]
Dunstan Playhouse to be unveiled
The first stage of the refurbishment of the Festival Centre's Dunstan Playhouse will be unveiled today.[MORE]
Doubts still hang over Pakistan tour
Cricket Australia (CA) is still deciding whether to tour Pakistan next month amid safety concerns.[MORE]
