Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Thailand reports fifth bird flu death
A six-year-old Thai boy has died from bird flu, becoming Thailand's fifth confirmed fatality from the disease, Health Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan said on Wednesday. [MORE]
Car thieves 'give to the poor'
Twin brothers who lead a gang of luxury-car thieves in Malaysia have been making generous donations to orphanages and other charities, a report says. [MORE]
Pakistan scientist asks for clemency over leaks
Top Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan accepted full responsibility for a weapons proliferation scandal and asked for clemency from President Pervez Musharraf, the Government said. [MORE]
Ambassador denies Indonesian embassy bugged
Indonesia's Ambassador to Australia has denied claims by parliamentarians in Jakarta that Australian officials bugged his embassy.[MORE]
Land Council, petrol company announce land deal
The Northern Territory Government has announced the first ever Native Title agreement between the Northern Land Council (NLC) and an on-shore petroleum company.[MORE]
Annan attempts to 'break the impasse' in Iraq
The United Nations is preparing to play a bigger role in Iraq's transition to democracy.[MORE]
Davenport sweeps into Tokyo quarters
Defending champion Lindsay Davenport has pulverised Venezuelan Maria Vento-Kabchi 6-2, 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the $US1.3 million Pan Pacific Open in Japan.[MORE]
Power surge jolts Telstra workers in Brisbane
Three people are in hospital and more than 90 others were injured after a power surge at the Telstra complex in the Brisbane suburb of Chermside.[MORE]
NSW police make drug bust on south coast
Police in Wollongong have seized cannabis plants with a street value of more than $200,000 as part of an ongoing drug crackdown on the New South Wales south coast.[MORE]
WA Minister criticises 'lack of sky marshals'
The Western Australian Government says the Commonwealth is putting the security of air passengers at serious risk by not providing enough sky marshals.[MORE]
Study probes Pacific tuna management
The Asian Development Bank is funding a study into how Pacific island countries might earn more from their tuna resources.[MORE]
Bird flu kills three more in Asia
Three more people have died in South-East Asia from bird flu.[MORE]
Draw all but ends Blues' finals hopes
The Waugh twins' hopes of a fairytale ending to their New South Wales careers appear in tatters after the four-day clash with Queensland ended in a draw.[MORE]
Draw all but ends Blues' finals hopes
The Waugh twins' hopes of a fairytale ending to their New South Wales careers appear in tatters after the four-day clash with Queensland ended in a draw.[MORE]
Ricciuto set for pre-season cup
Adelaide Crows captain Mark Rucciutto says he has improved his fitness in the past three weeks to be ready to play in the early rounds of the pre-season cup.[MORE]
Ricciuto set for pre-season cup
Adelaide Crows captain Mark Rucciutto says he has improved his fitness in the past three weeks to be ready to play in the early rounds of the pre-season cup.[MORE]
Warriors in strong position after opening day
Marcus North racked up an unbeaten century as Western Australia cruised to 4 for 345 at stumps on the opening day of the four-day clash with Tasmania at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.[MORE]
Warriors well placed after opening day
Marcus North racked up an unbeaten century as Western Australia cruised to 4 for 345 at stumps on the opening day of the four-day clash with Tasmania at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.[MORE]
Car sales booming
The automotive industry is celebrating record January sales, with new car purchases jumping almost 6 per cent compared to the same time last year.[MORE]
Banks bump ASX up
The Australian share market has closed marginally higher, helped by a healthy performance by banking stocks.[MORE]
Bushrangers rout Redbacks
Victoria has virtually guaranteed its place in the final of the interstate four-day cricket competition with a 197-run win over South Australia in Adelaide.[MORE]
Study forecasts jump in private health costs
A study into private health insurance in Australia has predicted a continued rise in premiums.[MORE]
Police seek help in underworld murder probes
Victoria's Police Minister Andre Haermeyer says the Australian Crime Commission's coercive powers could help crack Melbourne's underworld murders.[MORE]
Greens call for supermarket plastic bag ban
Greens Senator Bob Brown is calling on the state and Federal Governments to consider a full ban on supermarket plastic bags.[MORE]
Boy accused of murdering father claims abuse
A 16-year-old boy has gone on trial in the South Australian Supreme Court, charged with murdering his 48-year-old father.[MORE]
