Sunday, January 18, 2004
Blast destroys car of Muslim named as French 'prefect'
The car belonging a man appointed as one of France's first Muslim "prefects" -- or departmental governors -- was destroyed by an explosive device which went off early on Sunday, authorities in the western city of Nantes said.[MORE]
Teenagers rescued in cliff falls
Two teenagers have been airlifted to hospital after falling down cliff faces in separate incidents in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales.[MORE]
Sharon backs ambassador's action against 'suicide art'
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has backed his ambassador to Sweden's vandalism of a controversial art exhibit showing a Palestinian suicide bomber at a museum in Stockholm.[MORE]
Pakistan detains aide to country's nuclear bomb pioneer
Pakistani authorities have detained a senior aide of top Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan, amid a probe into the alleged leaking of nuclear information to Iran, his family said.[MORE]
Laxman leads India to victory
India has defeated Australia by 19 runs in the day-night cricket match at the Gabba in Brisbane.[MORE]
Laxman leads India to victory
India has defeated Australia by 19 runs in the day-night cricket match at the Gabba in Brisbane.[MORE]
Two Iraqis killed after explosive device detonates
Two Iraqis were killed and a third wounded in Saddam Hussein's home town of Tikrit when an explosive device they were handling went off in their car, a US military commander said on Sunday.[MORE]
Vatican hosts reconciliation concert
The Vatican has been hosting a concert in Rome as part of efforts by Pope John Paul to foster reconciliation between Christians, Muslims and Jews.[MORE]
Japanese military equipment arrives in Kuwait
Japanese armoured vehicles and firearms were shipped into Kuwait early on Sunday for use by an advance unit of 39 ground troops now in the emirate to prepare for humanitarian operations into Iraq.[MORE]
Two blasts rock Lebanon camp tense after execution
Two blasts rocked Lebanon's largest refugee camp on Sunday amid tension after Lebanon executed a convicted killer whose arrest was brokered by Palestinian factions in the camp, according to camp sources.[MORE]
Bushrangers hold up Redbacks
Victoria has held on for a thrilling win over South Australia in the one-day domestic cricket match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[MORE]
Bushrangers hold up Redbacks
Victoria has held on for a thrilling win over South Australia in the one-day domestic cricket match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[MORE]
Anwar supporters protest jailing
Supporters of Malaysia's jailed former deputy Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, have begun a second day of a cross-country protest against his detention.[MORE]
Aussies running out of wickets
Australia is struggling at 7 for 249, chasing 304 for victory in the 43rd over of the day-night cricket match against India at the Gabba in Brisbane.[MORE]
Farmers angered by Beattie tree clearing promise
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie has made farmers angry ahead of next month's state election, by committing to end tree clearing in three years.[MORE]
Price pips Heaven for NZ title
Australian golfer Terry Price has held off a strong challenge from local amateur Brad Heaven to win the New Zealand Open in Auckland. [MORE]
India sets record total
India has set Australia an imposing total of 304 for victory in the day-night cricket match at the Gabba in Brisbane.[MORE]
Aussies running out of wickets
Australia is struggling at 7 for 249, chasing 304 for victory in the 43rd over of the day-night cricket match against India at the Gabba in Brisbane.[MORE]
NSW to face Vics in women's cricket final
The New South Wales Breakers and Victoria Spirit will meet in the women's cricket one-day final after scoring comfortable victories in their final league matches this weekend.[MORE]
NSW to face Vics in women's cricket final
The New South Wales Breakers and Victoria Spirit will meet in the women's cricket one-day final after scoring comfortable victories in their final league matches this weekend.[MORE]
Sydney Muslims join protests against French headscarf ban
Demonstrations against a French law banning religious symbols at its secular institutions took place across the Muslim world this weekend.[MORE]
Man drowns off SA coast
South Australian police say a man in his 60s drowned off the state's south coast today after getting into trouble while swimming.[MORE]
Suicide bomber strikes outside US HQ in Baghdad
A suicide bomber blew up a car laden with nearly 500 kilograms of explosives outside the main US headquarters in Baghdad on Sunday morning, killing at least 20 people and wounding over 100 as they waited to enter the base.[MORE]
French minister slams headscarf demonstrations
France's Interior Minister has criticised a series of demonstrations which have taken place around the world in protest at the French Government's plans to ban Islamic headscarves and other conspicuous religious insignia from state schools.[MORE]
Laxman, Dravid lead Indian charge
Batsmen VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid are steering India towards a strong total in the day-night cricket match against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.[MORE]
