Thursday, March 06, 2008
Indonesia president to visit Iran for energy talks
Indonesia's president will visit Iran next week to strengthen ties in the energy field and also for talks covering Tehran's controversial nuclear programs, a Jakarta official said.[MORE]
Roadside bomb kills Tamil MP: party
A Sri Lankan Tamil lawmaker and his driver have been killed in a roadside bomb attack that his party and Tamil Tiger rebels said was carried out by government forces.[MORE]
Teens charged after week of car chases
Two people have been charged after a police chase in Melbourne's west this afternoon.[MORE]
US embassy fears attacks on citizens in Lebanon
The US embassy in Lebanon has urged its citizens residing there to keep a low profile, citing concern that "extremist groups" may be planning attacks against Americans.[MORE]
Consumer protection body needs to be quick: WA
The Western Australian Government says a national body to oversee consumer protection will have to respond quickly to issues specific to the state.[MORE]
Singapore manhunt for 'JI leader' enters week 2
A massive manhunt for an alleged extremist leader who escaped from custody in Singapore has entered its second week, with authorities carrying out strict border checks.[MORE]
Sri Lanka abductions a national crisis: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has named the Sri Lankan Government as one of the world's worst perpetrators of abductions and what it calls "forced disappearances".[MORE]
Iemma names NSW Woman of the Year
New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma has announced Dianne Madden as the New South Wales Woman of the Year.[MORE]
Indian cricketers arrive home to fanfare
The Indian cricket team has arrived home to a heroes' welcome after winning the triangular one-day series in Australia.[MORE]
Whaling talks to seek compromise
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is about to start a new round of talks in London in an effort to overcome the rift between pro and anti-whaling nations. [MORE]
Happiness all in the genes: study
If you think a new car or the perfect partner is going to make you happy think again, as new research says this is only possible with the help of your genes.[MORE]
Homeland Security investigating Times Square blast
The US Homeland Security Department says it is monitoring and investigating a small explosion that caused minor damage to a US military recruiting center in New York's Times Square area.[MORE]
Philippines arrests 3 'targeting Aust, US, British embassies'
Philippine security forces have arrested three suspects from the Middle East allegedly involved in a plot to bomb the US, British and Australian embassies in Manila, officials say.[MORE]
Gold price strikes new high near $US1,000
The price of gold has hit a new record to the symbolic $US1,000 per ounce as the precious metal was boosted again by the weak US dollar, traders say.[MORE]
Chinese companies focus on WA gas fields
Chinese steel companies who have already bought into Western Australia's iron ore projects are now looking to negotiate gas supply contracts, to ensure they have sufficient energy reserves to power those developments.[MORE]
Renewed Gaza fighting after Rice departs
A series of blasts around a military post near the Gaza Strip, which left an Israeli jeep in flames, has provoked further fighting in the troubled region. [MORE]
Belconnen kangaroo cull to begin 'within weeks'
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has released a report from the Environment Commissioner which recommends culling kangaroos by lethal injection before the end of next month.[MORE]
Judge jails 'top of totem pole' trafficker
A Brisbane judge has jailed a Gold Coast man for trafficking large amounts of high-grade cocaine and ecstasy.[MORE]
Give Nelson a fair go: Turnbull
Opposition treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull says Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson should be given a fair go in the job, despite disappointing results in recent opinion polls.[MORE]
China offers apology to Aussie hostage
The Chinese Government has apologised to the Australian woman who was kept as a hostage in Xian last night, after her companions were released.[MORE]
Allco health hinges on NAB move: analyst
Asset manager Allco Finance Group has received a setback from one of its lenders, the National Australia Bank.[MORE]
Israel blames most Gaza suffering on Hamas
Israel's Social Affairs Minister says his country is determined to do whatever is necessary to prevent humanitarian problems in Gaza. [MORE]
Embezzlement takes toll on CWA
The Queensland president of the Country Women's Association (CWA) says the organisation's south Queensland branch is still struggling financially after a senior member stole tens of thousands of dollars.[MORE]
Bhutto murder suspects remanded in custody
Five suspected militants accused of involvement in the assassination of Benazir Bhutto have been remanded in custody by a Pakistani anti-terrorist court.[MORE]
Groundwater projects get $7m funding boost
The Federal Government has allocated $7 million for projects to improve the management of groundwater systems in Australia.[MORE]
