Saturday, January 31, 2004
Saddam to be handed over to Governing Council court: Bremer
Ousted dictator Saddam Hussein remains in Iraq and will be handed over to a special court being set up by the US-appointed Governing Council to face charges of genocide and invasion of neighbouring countries, US administrator Paul Bremer said in an interview published on Saturday. [MORE]
Three US soldiers killed by bomb in northern Iraq
Three American soldiers have been killed by an explosive device in northern Iraq, a US spokesman said. [MORE]
Pigs over Pirates, Bullets too good for Sixers
The Hunter Pirates' National Basketball League misery continued on Saturday night with a 118-103 loss to the West Sydney Razorbacks.[MORE]
Pirates slump again, Bullets, Tigers win
The Hunter Pirates' National Basketball League misery has continued with a 118-103 loss to the West Sydney Razorbacks at the State Sports Centre.[MORE]
Green trails Bjorn in Bangkok
Denmark's Thomas Bjorn has battled oppressive conditions to retain his lead after the third round of the Bangkok Classic at the Alpine Golf and Sports Club course. [MORE]
Jackie Chan says he is not afraid to visit bird flu-hit countries
Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan says he is not afraid to travel to countries which have announced outbreaks of bird flu, unveiling public appearances in Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. [MORE]
Butt snubs Birmingham
English Premiership side Birmingham have conceded they have no chance of signing want-away Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt before the winter transfer window closes.[MORE]
At least 11 dead in Scotland aged-care home blaze
At least 11 elderly residents are feared dead after a fire at an aged-care home in Scotland.[MORE]
Lopez replaces injured Moya in Spain's Davis Cup team
Feliciano Lopez has been drafted into Spain's Davis Cup team for next week's first round tie against the Czech Republic after Carlos Moya was forced to pull out through injury.[MORE]
Labor unites behind Latham as conference ends
At the end of the three day ALP National Conference, Labor leader Mark Latham has declared the party is alive and well.[MORE]
FA charge Hasselbaink
Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been charged with violent conduct after the Football Association viewed video evidence of an incident in the FA Cup tie against Scarborough.[MORE]
Celts sign former Perth Glory stopper Milosevic
Scottish Premier League giants Celtic have completed the signing of former Perth Glory goalkeeper Danny Milosevic until the end of the season after the second string Leeds United stopper impressed in a recent trial at the club.[MORE]
Glory surge clear, Power down Wolves
Defending premiers Perth Glory are on track for the minor premiership in the National Soccer League (NSL), jumping six points clear after a 2-0 win over Adelaide in Perth.[MORE]
China reports fourth SARS case
China has reported a fourth new case of SARS in the south of the country, a doctor who has been treated and discharged from hospital.[MORE]
Three dead in Iraq bomb blast
At least three people were killed when a car bomb exploded outside a police station in northern Iraq, police said .[MORE]
Kiwis put question mark over Astle's return
Injuries have hit the New Zealand cricket team ahead of the tour by South Africa, with a question mark over the fitness of champion batsman Nathan Astle and double All Black Jeff Wilson ruled out of contention.[MORE]
French pair strip after Melbourne doubles win
Spectators at the Australian Open got more than they bargained for when Michael Llodra and Fabrice Santoro performed an impromptu striptease after winning the men's doubles championship on Saturday.[MORE]
Israeli troops enter Bethlehem for second straight day
An Israeli column briefly moved into Bethlehem early on Saturday, a day after carrying out a similar operation which followed a suicide bombing in Jerusalem, an army spokesman said. [MORE]
Limping Shirvo pulls up in Canberra
An injury to sprinter Matt Shirvington overshadowed Saturday's A-Series athletics meet in Canberra.[MORE]
Shirvo pulls hamstring in Canberra
An injury to sprinter Matt Shirvington has overshadowed Saturday's A-Series athletics meet in Canberra.[MORE]
Martyn in hot water over obscene gesture
Struggling Australian batsman Damien Martyn is likely to be reprimanded by Cricket Australia (CA) after giving a TV cameraman a "one-fingered salute" outside a Melbourne hotel on Thursday night.[MORE]
Ellison caught in Perth car-jacking chase
The Federal Justice Minister says he feared for his family after being caught up in a car-jacking in Perth.[MORE]
Beaten Clijsters to put kids before long career
Kim Clijsters plans to have a fairly short tennis career as she wants to start a family with fiance Lleyton Hewitt.[MORE]
Llodra, Santoro do the double
France's Michael Llodra and Fabrice Santoro have won back-to-back Australian Open men's doubles titles after beating American twins Bob and Mike Bryan in Melbourne today.[MORE]
Henin-Hardenne lifts Aust Open title
Justine Henin-Hardenne has heaped more Grand Slam heartache on Kim Clijsters, outclassing her fellow Belgian to win a first Australian Open crown in Melbourne.[MORE]
