Friday, April 04, 2003
18 killed in Brazil bus crash
At least 18 people have died and six were injured when a bus en route from Brazil to the Paraguay border collided head-on with another bus in southern Brazil.[MORE]
US troops say find second site with vials, powder
US troops have said they have found a second site near Baghdad containing vials of unidentified liquid and white powder. [MORE]
Baghdad may not fall quickly: Hoon
British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon warns people should not expect Baghdad to fall into Coalition control quickly. [MORE]
Eight Taliban killed in southern Afghanistan: report
US-backed Afghan troops killed eight suspected Taliban and captured 15 others in fighting against extremists holed up in the Torghar mountains of southern Afghanistan, the US military have said, while pro-government militia forces mounted a fresh offensive nearby. [MORE]
Kurdish forces take bridge to key town in northern Iraq
Kurdish fighters have crossed a bridge near the strategic northern junction of Khazer after more than 24 hours of fierce fighting with Iraqi troops. [MORE]
US claims liquid, powder, chemical manuals found
A US officer says US troops have found thousands of boxes containing vials of unidentified liquid and powder as well as manuals on chemical warfare at two sites near Baghdad.[MORE]
US troops find vials, chemical weapons manuals
US troops have found thousands of boxes containing vials of unidentified liquid and powder as well as manuals on chemical warfare at two locations near Baghdad, a US officer said. [MORE]
Judge orders extradition of Paris subway bombing suspect
A British judge has ordered the extradition to France of an Algerian accused of involvement in a bombing on a Paris subway in 1995 that killed eight people. [MORE]
MPs agree on changes to professionals' indemnity insurance
A meeting of federal, state and territory ministers in Perth has agreed on changes to the trade practices act to give professionals better access to indemnity insurance.[MORE]
Looting heightens Iraqi security vacuum concerns
There are growing concerns that the security vacuum in cities in central and southern Iraq is creating a climate of lawlessness.[MORE]
Post Saddam Iraq will be controlled by Iraqis: Blair
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has promised that a post-war Iraq will be run by Iraqis, not Britons or Americans.[MORE]
2,500 Republican Guards surrender to US forces: report
About 2,500 Republican Guards are reported to have surrendered to US forces south-east of Baghdad.[MORE]
Freeman retains title but Shirvo goes down
Olympic 400 metres gold medallist Cathy Freeman won her sixth national title in Brisbane on Friday but said afterwards she would struggle to be in top form for this year's world championships. Freeman won the final in 51.66 seconds which was her fastest time in the event since the Sydney 2000 Games. "The way I'm going it's easy to think I'm not going to be in peak condition come (the world championships in Paris in) August," Freeman told reporters.[MORE]
Pies hold out plucky Carlton
Collingwood received a scare from last season's wooden spooners Carlton before pulling off a 16-point win at the MCG on Friday night.[MORE]
Pies hold out plucky Carlton
Collingwood received a scare from last season's wooden spooners Carlton before pulling off a 16-point win at the MCG on Friday night.[MORE]
Desperate Reds go down in thriller
The Wellington Hurricanes have closed to within a point of the Auckland Blues at the head of the Super 12 table after victory over the Queensland Reds in their clash at Ballymore on Friday night.[MORE]
Freeman retains title but Shirvo goes down
Olympic 400 metres gold medallist Cathy Freeman won her sixth national title in Brisbane on Friday but said afterwards she would struggle to be in top form for this year's world championships.[MORE]
Hurricanes defence withstands desperate Reds
The Wellington Hurricanes have closed to within a point of the Auckland Blues at the head of the Super 12 table after victory over the Queensland Reds in their Super 12 clash at Ballymore on Friday night.[MORE]
Iraqi suicide bomb kills 3 troops, pregnant woman
A vehicle has exploded at a checkpoint manned by US-led forces north-west of Baghdad, killing three troops, a pregnant woman and the driver.[MORE]
UN aid convoy expected to deliver food into N Iraq
A convoy of United Nations food aid assembling in southern Turkey is expected to carry 1,000 tons of flour into northern Iraq shortly.[MORE]
Suspected Aust SARS cases drop from 7 to 5
The number of suspected cases of the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus in Australia has dropped from 7 to 5.[MORE]
Bulldogs romp to victory
A blistering first half from the Bulldogs helped set them up for a 30-10 win over the Parramatta Eels at Stadium Australia on Friday night.[MORE]
Nurse to be based at Perth airport to combat SARS
A registered nurse will be based at the Perth International Airport from tonight, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).[MORE]
Russia slams ban on participation in reconstruction of Iraq
Russia has reacted angrily to a US decision to bar Russian companies from taking part in US-funded reconstruction of Iraq, saying post-war Iraq was up to the United Nations and not the United States. [MORE]
Bulldogs romp to victory
The Bulldogs on Friday returned to the top of the National Rugby League (NRL) standings for the first time since they were docked 37 competition points last season for a massive salary cap breach. [MORE]
