First Greenpeace activist gets exit visa

Russia has dropped charges against 29 activists following their protest at an oil rig in the Arctic. Source: AAP RUSSIA has started issuing visas to foreign crew members of a Greenpeace protest ship and dropped the criminal case against the...

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Ambush in Central African Republic

SIX Chadian peacekeepers have been killed and 15 wounded after being ambushed in the Central African Republic's chaotic capital, the spokesman for an African Union peacekeeping force says. Eloi Yao told The Associated Press by telephone on Thursday...

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Philippine rebels vow to intensify attacks

PHILIPPINE communist rebels have vowed to intensify attacks against government troops and build a 25,000-strong guerrilla force, but the military has mocked the target as unrealistic. New People's Army guerrillas marked the 45th founding anniversary...

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Man found dead after Brisbane siege

Tough to stick fast to pledges AUSTRALIANS are stuck in a New Year's resolution time warp - making the same healthy pledges each year, but failing after just a week. Dive into bright and bold colours THIS season's swimwear trends are all...

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Donors needed to get over blood hurdle

PEOPLE are being urged to roll up their sleeves to help Australians get over one of the last hurdles of 2013. In the lead-up to the New Year's Day holiday, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service needs to ensure it has a constant supply of platelets,...

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Canoeist missing at NSW dam

A MAN remains missing after falling out of a capsizing canoe and failing to surface at a dam in the NSW Southern Tablelands. Police said the 21-year-old was one of three young men thrown into the water when the canoe tipped over on the Pejar...

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Weekly US jobless claims drop 42,000

THE number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 42,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 338,000, the biggest drop since November 2012. But economists say the figures from late November and December are warped by seasonal...

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American abducted in Pakistan urges help

A 72-YEAR-OLD American development worker who was kidnapped in Pakistan by al-Qaeda more than two years ago has appealed to President Barack Obama in a video to negotiate his release, saying he feels "totally abandoned and forgotten". The video...

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Jerry Lewis appointed honorary OA

US comedian Jerry Lewis has been appointed an honorary member of the Order of Australia for his charity work on muscular dystrophy. Now 87, the star of numerous films has been international patron of the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of Australia...

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Nigella judge in Cameron rebuke

JURORS in the trial of two former personal assistants accused of defrauding Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi have been warned to ignore comments made by British Prime Minister David Cameron about the celebrity cook. You have reached your weekly...

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Fewer US homes entering foreclosure path

THE number of US homes entering the path to foreclosure or winding up repossessed by lenders has fallen to levels not seen in more than six years. While foreclosures remain a concern in select states, the trend is the latest sign foreclosures...

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US retail sales rise 0.7 per cent

US consumers ramped up spending in November on cars, appliances and furniture and made more purchases online, signalling growing confidence in the economy during the holiday shopping season. The Commerce Department says retail sales rose 0.7...

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US retail sales rise 0.7 per cent

US consumers ramped up spending in November on cars, appliances and furniture and made more purchases online, signalling growing confidence in the economy during the holiday shopping season. The Commerce Department says retail sales rose 0.7...

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US unemployment aid applications surge

THE number of people seeking US unemployment benefits rose 68,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 368,000, the largest increase in more than a year. The surge in first-time applications could be a troubling sign if it lasts. But it likely reflects...

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US unemployment aid applications surge

THE number of people seeking US unemployment benefits rose 68,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 368,000, the largest increase in more than a year. The surge in first-time applications could be a troubling sign if it lasts. But it likely reflects...

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Cate Blanchett nominated for Golden Globe

CATE Blanchett had better find a gown to wear to the Oscars, although Hugh Jackman, Geoffrey Rush and Chris Hemsworth likely won't have to worry about tuxedos. For the second time in 24 hours, Blanchett confirmed her place as frontrunner for the...

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Trade not aid key to Asian support: Abbott

TRADE, not aid, should be Australia's policy when it comes to assisting Asian neighbours, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said, as the opposition called for an inquiry into his government's $4.5 billion aid program cuts. Speaking in Melbourne on Thursday...

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I'm not proud of drug use: Nigella

Woman live tweets husband's death CARAN Johnson thought she was just tweeting about another peak-hour traffic jam in Washington state. Then she realised her husband was missing. How Heidi and Spencer blew $10m THE PRATTS were reality stars...

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Storm hits Europe, kills one in Scotland

GALE-FORCE winds have hit Scotland, causing a fatal truck accident, halting all trains and leaving tens of thousands of homes without electricity as much of northwestern Europe braced for a storm that was expected to bring flooding to coastal areas....

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Govt, opposition deny Holden pull out plan

THE federal government and the opposition have quickly poured cold water on speculation Holden will pull out of Australia from 2016, both saying no decision had been made on the company's future. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue....

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Shark blamed for NSW surfer's injuries

A SURFER who showed up at a NSW mid-north coast hospital with cuts to his hand and leg has received a surprising diagnosis: shark attack. Police say the 26-year-old was in the water at Port Macquarie about 6.15pm (AEDT) on Thursday, when he...

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Manufacturing decline is limited: report

AUSTRALIA'S manufacturing sector has faced difficult economic conditions over the past decade but new research has pin-pointed a sharp downturn in overall productivity to just three key areas. A staff working paper by the Productivity Commission...

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Boy dies in Queensland road accident

Woman live tweets husband's death CARAN Johnson thought she was just tweeting about another peak-hour traffic jam in Washington state. Then she realised her husband was missing. How Heidi and Spencer blew $10m THE PRATTS were reality stars...

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Blue Mountains families want repair action

SOME 70 Blue Mountains families who lost everything in the October bushfires are on track to have their blocks cleared, ready for rebuilding, just in time for Christmas. NSW Services Minister Andrew Constance on Thursday night fronted residents...

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Greece predicts return to growth in 2014

GREECE'S deputy finance minister says the economy is expected to emerge from its recession and grow slightly next year. Christos Staikouras said on Thursday that the 2014 budget projects economic growth of 0.6 per cent next year. He spoke as...

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Cops to target Byron Bay schoolies

A BIG police operation will target Byron Bay as thousands of revellers descend on the northern NSW town to celebrate schoolies. Schoolies began in Queensland on Sunday and has its start in NSW this Saturday, with Byron Bay expecting about 10,000...

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UK PM 'following' escort agency on Twitter

British Prime Minister David Cameron has been following a high-class escort agency on Twitter. Source: AAP BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron has been following the exploits of a high-class escort agency on Twitter. One of the prime...

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Cyclone warning issued for southern India

A TROPICAL cyclone over the Bay of Bengal is likely to hit coastal areas of India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh over the next 24 hours, with evacuations set to begin soon, officials said on Thursday. Cyclone Helen is predicted to bring...

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Aussie tour a long shot for Python show

MONTY Python haven't ruled out eventually touring their reunion show to Australia although John Cleese has joked it would be easier to travel to another planet. The remaining members of Monty Python will perform together in London's O2 Arena in...

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UK police free women held as slaves

New laws to veto mine licences PREMIER Barry O'Farrell has announced new legislation which would give him the power to cancel mining licences which were the subject of recent ICAC inquiries. Police crash tackle man in surf A MAN was crash...

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Ryanair opens new destinations for 2014

Blunder allowed priest to abuse CHILD sex abuse victim's warning about a clergyman who assaulted him ignored because the offender had a common name. New laws to veto mine licences PREMIER Barry O'Farrell has announced new legislation which...

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Pedestrian dies in crash near Townsville

A PEDESTRIAN has died after being hit by a car at Nome, near Townsville. The woman died at the scene when she was hit on the Bruce Highway at about 9pm (AEST) on Thursday, police said. The woman driving the car was taken to Townsville Hospital...

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Controversial health website launched

PRIVATE health fund nib has launched a controversial website that allows patients to rate the cost and service levels of health practitioners. The searchable Whitecoat website is open to all Australians and lists 30,000 "extras" providers such...

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Huntsman spider found at UK warehouse

A FEARSOME-LOOKING giant spider common in Australia has given workers at a British warehouse a fright after travelling over from Asia. The 17-centimetre-long huntsman spider came over to East Sussex after stowing away in a shipping container...

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Bank of England keeps rates unchanged

THE Bank of England has decided to keep its key interest rate at a record low of 0.5 per cent as it monitors the economy's strengthening recovery. The Monetary Policy Committee also voted on Thursday to refrain from pumping more money into the...

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Help Bougainville or risk new unrest: ASPI

AUSTRALIA must ramp up aid to Bougainville Island or risk the return of local civil unrest that could result in a more costly military response, a think tank says. Island dwellers will vote on independence from Papua New Guinea in a referendum...

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Australian bulls mistreated in Mauritius

Obeid row led to officer suspension JUNIOR bureaucrat was suspended after hanging up on the son of Eddie Obeid during a heated argument, ICAC inquiry hears. News HelmetCam captures climber's fall VIDEO: Daniel Bush, 27, was on the final...

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US unemployment benefit applications fall

THE number of people seeking US unemployment benefits fell 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 336,000 last week, bringing applications to pre-recession levels. The Labor Department said on Thursday that the less volatile four-week average dropped...

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On-the-run terror suspect suing Britain

A TERRORISM suspect who escaped British surveillance by disguising himself in a burka is suing the government over alleged torture, it's been revealed. Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed evaded police surveillance last week by changing his Western-style...

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Sven lover 'sold story for STG300,000'

FORMER England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's mistress received STG300,000 ($A509,000) to sell her story to two Sunday newspapers, a UK jury has been told. Faria Alam, 47, began an affair with Eriksson while working as a secretary at the FA and...

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Former fiery killed in Vic plane crash

A FORMER senior Victorian firefighter who died in a light plane crash in the state's north has been remembered as a much-loved community member. Peter Brereton from Euroa in north-east Victoria has been identified as the pilot who died after...

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Don't play politics with RBA, Wong says

The opposition has accused Treasurer Joe Hockey of playing politics with the Reserve Bank. Source: AAP THE opposition has accused Treasurer Joe Hockey of playing politics with the Reserve Bank of Australia, while a former RBA board member says...

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NSW bushfire crisis refuses to let up

The RFS Commissioner became emotional as he spoke of the firefighter pilot who was killed in NSW. Source: AAP A FIREFIGHTING pilot has become the second fatality of the NSW bushfire crisis as the biggest blaze in the state edged closer to homes....

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Mackenzie backs BHP's green credentials

Andrew Mackenzie has defended BHP's environmental credentials in the face of criticism. Source: AAP BHP Billiton boss Andrew Mackenzie has defended the resource giant's environmental credentials in the face of criticism from a former chairman...

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Permira snaps up UK's Dr Martens

BRITISH boot brand Dr Martens has been snapped up by private equity firm Permira in a STG300 million ($A507.14 million) deal, ending more than 50 years of family ownership. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's quick, easy...

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Roma family removals probe in Ireland

IRELAND'S police watchdog will review the cases of two Roma families having children removed from their homes amid claims they could not prove their identity. Two reports have been ordered on the controversial action by gardai and health officials...

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Spain's unemployment rate falls

Airport rebellion against Robbo ONE of the state's most senior Labor MPs has argued for Badgerys Creek, saying Westen Sydney will never fulfill its potential without an airport. Miss Universe heats up Moscow MISS Universe 2013 contestants...

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Bad bushfire conditions set to linger

Airport rebellion against Robbo ONE of the state's most senior Labor MPs has argued for Badgerys Creek, saying Westen Sydney will never fulfill its potential without an airport. Miss Universe heats up Moscow MISS Universe 2013 contestants...

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Bushfire conditions ease in NSW

NSW firefighters are on the front foot against bushfires on the state's mid-north coast, with local residents granted a reprieve by the easing winds. Forty properties in the Taree and Great Lakes areas had been threatened when soaring temperatures...

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Syria committed to weapons deal: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al Assad says he doesn't discount the possibility of a US military attack. Source: AAP SYRIA is committed to a deal to hand over its chemical weapons, President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview, as major powers inched...

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Victorian thieves target service stations

UNSUSPECTING motorists are being targeted by thieves at service stations in Melbourne's northwest. Police are investigating a number of thefts from parked cars this week in St Albans. The offenders, who are removing valuables such as handbags...

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Shark antibody 'anti-cancer weapon'

A TYPE of antibody found only in the blood of sharks could help tackle breast cancer, scientists have said. It is thought that the unique IgNAR antibodies could be used to prevent the growth of cancer cells and research into them could lead to...

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UK shops sorry for mental patient costume

TWO British supermarket chains have apologised for selling Halloween costumes that made insensitive references to mental health issues. Mental health groups condemned retailer Asda for offering an outfit including a blood-splattered straitjacket...

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Human remains found on Concordia wreck

SCUBA divers searching for the last two missing victims of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster have found human remains aboard the wrecked hull, Italian authorities say. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's quick, easy...

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Mandela responding to treatment: Zuma

The South African president says former leader Nelson Mandela is responding to treatment at home. Source: AAP THE South African president says former leader Nelson Mandela is responding to treatment at his home, where a team of doctors is...

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Indon warning unprecedented: Bowen

ACTING opposition leader Chris Bowen has seized on the "unprecedented" warning from the Indonesian foreign minister that relations could be damaged if the Abbott government presses on with its asylum seeker boat turn back plans. News+ Oops! Please...

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Facebook shares soar, lifting Nasdaq

From: AAP July 26, 2013 12:23AM FACEBOOK shares have soared on strong earnings in opening trade, lifting the Nasdaq, while...

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US jobless claims climb

MORE people filed new claims for US unemployment insurance benefits last week as the jobs market slowly improves. Initial jobless claims rose to 343,000 in the week ending July 20, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's upwardly revised...

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United boosts 2Q earnings 38 per cent

THE parent of United Airlines says its profit rose 38 per cent as it spent less on fuel and slightly boosted fares. United cut flying by 2 per cent compared to a year earlier, but passengers paid slightly more to fly. Also, United's fuel bill...

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UN says Syria death toll above 100,000

UN leader Ban Ki-moon says more than 100,000 people have been killed in the Syrian civil war. Ban and US Secretary of State John Kerry told reporters before talks at the UN headquarters that there could be no military solution to the 28-month-old...

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Facebook surges on mobile ad results

SHARES of social networking giant Facebook have vaulted more than 25 per cent in early trading following a surprisingly good earnings report. Facebook shares were up 26.0 per cent to $33.39 at 1354 GMT on Thursday (2354 AEST), the highest level...

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