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Australian activist released on bail in Israel (ABC)Israel’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of an Australian woman who was arrested during a pre-dawn military raid in the West Bank. more…
Schoolgirl killer gets guard’s love letterTHE killer of two Bega schoolgirls has been moved to an undisclosed prison after love letters from a former security guard were found in his cell.
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Ex-teacher bound and gagged boys before photographing them for his sexual gratification, a court has heard. more…
Petrol leak ‘poses no danger to wetlands’A 3.5-MILLION-LITRE petrol tank leak has been contained at an oil refinery surrounded by wetlands. more…
Little Birdy band members ready to fly soloLITTLE Birdy have announced they are taking a break from recording and touring to pursue solo interests. more…
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Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally (AP)
AP - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world’s largest automaker.
AP - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world’s largest automaker.
US space shuttle Endeavour begins voyage to install the last two main pieces of the International Space Station. more…
Your Favorite Ad?YOU DECIDE: For some, Super Bowl ads are just as important as the game — which one won? | SLIDESHOW | Saints March Into History | LIVESHOTS more…
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - A Haitian judge made no decision at a hearing on Monday whether to free or prosecute 10 U.S. missionaries accused of kidnapping children, and their leader said she trusted in God they would be cleared and released.
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Brangelina sue tabloid over split reportAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are suing Britain’s News of the World tabloid over allegations it published about their relationship. more…
Jackson doctor charged in singer’s death (Reuters)LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged Michael Jackson’s doctor with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer’s sudden death last year from a lethal cocktail of drugs. more…
Lennox against gardens planSinger Annie Lennox comes out against plans for a civic square over Union Terrace Gardens in her home town of Aberdeen. more…
Pregnant Dannii to star in reality showIt’s believed Dannii Minogue is set to sign on for a six week reality TV series. more…
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Tourist’s texts to Greece save him in New Zealand (Reuters)Reuters - A tourist who got lost on a New Zealand mountain was rescued after sending text messages to his family in Greece, newspapers and websites reported on Monday. more…
Tourist’s texts to Greece save him in New ZealandWELLINGTON (Reuters) - A tourist who got lost on a New Zealand mountain was rescued after sending text messages to his family in Greece, newspapers and websites reported on Monday.
ITV fined over killing a rat on TV show (Reuters)SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) - Broadcaster ITV pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was fined by an Australian court on Monday after a rat was killed and eaten on the reality TV show “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here.” more…
Tourist’s texts to Greece save him in New Zealand (Reuters)Reuters - A tourist who got lost on a New Zealand mountain was rescued after sending text messages to his family in Greece, newspapers and websites reported on Monday. more…
Broadcaster fined over killing a rat on TV show (Reuters)Reuters - British broadcaster ITV pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and was fined by an Australian court on Monday after a rat was killed and eaten on the reality TV show “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here.” more…
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Women’s hockey team seeks 3rd straight goldThe Canadian women’s hockey team has arrived in Vancouver. The team of 21 players that will attempt to defend Canada’s gold medal in women’s hockey was greeted by a group of young girls wearing jerseys. On Saturday they will begin their quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal. more…
Women’s hockey team seeks 3rd straight goldThe Canadian women’s hockey team has arrived in Vancouver. The team of 21 players that will attempt to defend Canada’s gold medal in women’s hockey was greeted by a group of young girls wearing jerseys. On Saturday they will begin their quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal. more…
Fuller arrested over nightclub incidentStoke City striker Ricardo Fuller has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a man in a nightclub at the weekend. more…
Russian duo ‘ditch Aboriginal costumes’ (AAP)A Russian skating pair whose ‘Aboriginal’ ice dance routine hurt feelings in Australia have decided to ditch their costumes for the Olympics, a newspaper says. more…
New Orleans embraces cool BreesDrew Brees was once dismissed as too great a risk and unlikely to recovery from injury, much the way that the city of New Orleans was seen as a hopeless cause by many in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. more…
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