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US, Poland sign missile shield deal
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The United States and Poland have signed a deal to deploy part of the United States' missile shield in Poland, despite Russia's strong opposition.
Captain Cook's boomerang set for auction
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An Aboriginal boomerang collected by Britain's Captain James Cook on his first trip to Australia - which was then New Holland - in 1770 but lost to public sight ever since goes on sale next month.
N Korea pours cold water on nuclear talks
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North Korea says it sees as "unjust" calls from global powers such as the United States for Pyongyang to verify claims it made in disarmament talks about producing arms-grade plutonium.
World's 'oldest man' dies in India
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An Indian reported to be the world's oldest man has died in the western city of Jaipur, his family said.
Typhoon kills 4 in Philippines
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A typhoon has killed four people in the northern Philippines and brought heavy rain that forced the closure of schools in the region and in the capital Manila, officials said.
Fiji condemnation continues at Pacific forum
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The condemnation of Fiji continues, following the interim government's decision not to take part in talks with 15 other Pacific leaders at Niue.
Alleged war criminal Zentai granted bail
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An 86-year-old alleged war criminal has been granted bail while he continues to fight efforts to have him extradited.
Pirates seize Malaysia palm oil tanker off Somalia
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A Malaysian oil tanker with 39 crew on board and laden with palm oil, has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, its owner said.
No baby whale feeding solution after expert talks
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Concerns about a baby whale abandoned off Sydney's northern beaches are growing after talks with US experts failed to come up with a way to save the animal.
Nelson questions Pacific worker scheme
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Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has toughened his stance on the Federal Government's Pacific guest worker trial.
Bali bombers' executions delayed
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Indonesia's Attorney-General says that the executions of the Bali bombers will now be delayed until at least October.
WWI soldier's remains unearthed in Belgium
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British archaeologists have found the remains of an Australia World War I soldier during an excavation in Belgium.
Asbestos fund threatened by tax case: James Hardie
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James Hardie says the fund set up to compensate victims of asbestos-related diseases is in a good cash position but future contributions could be under threat if it loses a disputed tax case.
Double bombing in Algeria kills 11: report
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A double bombing in Algeria has killed at least 11 people, a day after an attack that killed 43 people at a military academy, the Algerian press agency APS said, quoting the Interior Ministry.
New approach needed to reduce road toll: Albanese
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Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed concern that a declining national road toll appears to have stalled.
BHP chief sidesteps China criticism
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The chief executive of the world's biggest miner and a major sponsor of the Beijing Olympics has refused to buy into criticism of China's human rights and freedom of speech record.
Miners lift local market
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Investors have driven up the miners after a boost in commodity prices, but for the banks it has been a lacklustre session, after a poor performance on Wall Street overnight.
Police Minister interviewed in Commissioner investigation
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Tasmania's Police Minister, Jim Cox, has revealed he has been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into the state's Police Commissioner, Jack Johnston.
Australian man critical after 11 days in Laos jungle
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A Melbourne man is in a critical condition in a Bangkok hospital after getting stranded in the jungles of Laos for 11 days.
Pressure on China to shell out for Games broadcast rights
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China is under pressure to make a bigger contribution to the cost of running future Olympic Games by substantially increasing the amount it pays for broadcast rights.
Benbrika trial jury retires to consider verdict
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The jury in the trial of 12 men accused of forming a Melbourne-based terrorist cell has retired to consider its verdict.
Domino's profits up
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There may be a global economic downturn but people still like to eat pizza.
Spirit guaranteed a medal
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Australia's softballers are guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the Olympics.
Govt won't commit to athlete funding increase
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The Federal Government has refused to commit to a substantial increase in funding for Australian athletes in the lead-up to the 2012 London Olympics.
Elderly women to be 're-educated' for Olympic protest: rights group
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Two elderly Chinese women who applied to demonstrate at official Olympic protest zones have been ordered to serve one year each of reeducation through labour, a human rights group said.
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Benbrika trial jury retires to consider verdict
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Govt guarantee may sway Greens on Medicare changes
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Bali bombers' executions delayed
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Fiji condemnation continues at Pacific forum
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Alleged war criminal Zentai granted bail
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No baby whale feeding solution after expert talks
- Captain Cook's boomerang set for auction
- World's 'oldest man' dies in India
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Boomers not ruling out Rocky-like miracle
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News diary
- 10:00pm AEST: Boomers vs US in quarter finals.
- Thursday 12.20am AEST: Athletics: Men's 200m Final.
- Thursday: ABS releases new car sales figures.
- Thursday: Qantas to release yearly results.
- Thursday: United Nations Australia annual conference in Brisbane.
