Saturday, April 19, 2003
Nigerians vote in landmark presidential poll
Tens of millions of Nigerians have gone to the polls despite fears that landmark presidential and state elections may be marred by violence or widespread ballot rigging. [MORE]
Chiefs crush Cats, Hurricanes overcome Highlanders
The Waikato Chiefs have moved off the bottom of the Super 12 ladder with a 40-9 win over the Cats at Waikato Stadium.[MORE]
Journalist detained at detention centre protest
A journalist has been detained during a protest at the Baxter detention centre.[MORE]
US forces trying to resolves power dispute in Kut
American forces in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut are meeting local leaders to try to resolve a power dispute. [MORE]
US to consult allies over N Korea talks
The United States is still deciding whether to take part in talks with North Korea and China next week, which have been thrown into doubt by Pyongyang's contradictory statements on its nuclear program.[MORE]
N Korea suggests talks with the South
North Korea has called for a resumption of inter-Korean talks. [MORE]
US troops have Iraqi minister in custody
United States troops have taken into custody Saddam Hussein's Finance Minister, who, they say, could shed light on billions of dollars the ousted leader and his government may have stashed overseas.[MORE]
Girl killed in India-Pakistan shelling in Kashmir
A seven-year-old Muslim girl was killed overnight in artillery and mortar shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops along the de facto border in Kashmir, police said. [MORE]
Barrichello leads free practice
Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello has set the fastest time in the second free practice session ahead of Saturday's official qualifying to determine pole position for the San Marino Grand Prix.[MORE]
Hawks sinks Swans, Bombers beat Bulldogs
Hawthorn has scored a 42 point win over Sydney in the AFL match played at the MCG, while Essendon has defeated the Western Bulldogs by 19 points at Docklands Stadium.[MORE]
Seven killed in tribal feud in Pakistan
Tribesmen in southern Pakistan shot dead at least seven people from a rival clan, including four children, government officials said. [MORE]
Turkish policewoman to be charged with torture
A Turkish policewoman will appear in court for torture next month in what will be the first trial of a woman officer on such charges in the country.[MORE]
Russia's red star is 85-years-old
The five-pointed red star that came to symbolise the Soviet Union and which retains its place in key locations in modern Russia passed its 85th birthday to day. [MORE]
Public abuse no grounds for divorce: court
Does your wife make your life hell, humiliating you in front of friends and family, insulting you day after day and even berate you for not giving her pleasure in bed? [MORE]
Hong Kong reports record jump in SARS cases
Hong Kong has reported 12 deaths from SARS yesterday, its highest one-day jump, and said the virus had infected 31 more people. [MORE]
One dead, 3 missing after being washed off rocks
One person is dead and three others are missing after a massive wave washed them off rocks at a remote spot in Western Australia's south-west.[MORE]
Man charged with murder after ship stabbing
A man has been charged with murder after an incident on a bulk carrier off the south-east Queensland coast last night.[MORE]
World Cup semi-final bonus on offer for Fiji
Fiji's players have been promised a cash bonus of $US 600,000 if they reach the semi-finals at this year's World Cup. [MORE]
NZ rally driver Bourne in coma
Top New Zealand rally driver Possum Bourne is in a drug-induced coma after undergoing surgery following a crash near Queenstown in the South Island.[MORE]
Ullrich adds Fleche Wallonne to schedule
Jan Ullrich has added next week's Fleche Wallonne one-day classic race to his program as he continues preparations for a long-anticipated return to the Tour de France. The former Tour winner (1997) is currently building up his fitness on the Tour of Aragon following his recent return to the peloton from a ban and a long injury lay off. Ullrich's team manager Rudy Pevenage says the reigning Olympic champion, who has also finished runner-up on the Tour de France four times, is making such good progress that he feels impelled to add the Belgian classic race to his schedule.[MORE]
Ullrich adds Fleche Wallonne to schedule
Jan Ullrich has added next week's Fleche Wallonne one-day classic race to his program as he continues preparations for a long-anticipated return to the Tour de France. [MORE]
Ross sizzles in Stawell Gift heats
Wyong's Joshua Ross has issued a strong warning to his competitors with a blistering time in the heats of the Stawell Gift.[MORE]
Lang Park gets new pedestrian bridge
One of the final pieces of construction has gone into place at the redevelopment of Brisbane's Lang Park.[MORE]
Video phones swiped in $2m heist
The theft of new release video phones valued at more than $2 million has prompted a police call for public assistance.[MORE]
US airline pilots to carry guns
A group of American airline pilots will complete a course later today which will allow them to carry guns on domestic flights.[MORE]
