Saturday, January 06, 2007
US team to help search for Indonesian plane
A team of US aviation experts have arrived in Indonesia to help investigate the mysterious disappearance of a passenger jet carrying 102 people six days ago. [MORE]
Iraq PM warns critics of Saddam's hanging
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has threatened to review relations with countries that have criticised the bungled execution of former president Saddam Hussein.[MORE]
Flash storm caused $4m damage: SES
The State Emergency Service (SES) estimates a severe storm that swept through South Australia's Riverland this afternoon has caused up to $4 million damage.[MORE]
Plane disappears in NSW
Police are searching for a light plane that has disappeared with two people on board in the New South Wales southern highlands.[MORE]
Kidnapped American's interpreters found dead: reports
Reports from Iraq say two Iraqi interpreters kidnapped with an American citizen have been found murdered in central Basra.[MORE]
Scores feared dead in bus fire
Police fear at least 50 people have been burned to death when fire engulfed a bus in the eastern Bangladeshi town of Comilla. [MORE]
Somalis rally against Ethiopian forces
Hundreds of Somalis have burned tyres and thrown stones in protest at the presence of Ethiopian troops in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.[MORE]
Second bus blast kills 10 in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan Army says at least 10 people have been killed and 50 wounded when a powerful bomb went off inside a crowded bus in the country's south.[MORE]
Four rescued from boat accident
Four people who were rescued after their boat capsized off South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, west of Adelaide, have escaped serious injury.[MORE]
Teens, woman released over fatal stabbing
Three people who were arrested and questioned over the stabbing death of a man in south-west Sydney overnight have been released without charge.[MORE]
Hayden sets his sights on World Cup
Matthew Hayden has bid farewell to his Test opening partner Justin Langer and now wants to partner Adam Gilchrist in the Australian team all the way to this year's one-day World Cup final.[MORE]
Langer anoints Hussey as ideal replacement
Australian batsman Matthew Hayden says his now-retired partner Justin Langer anointed Mike Hussey to replace him - but not necessarily at the top of Australia's batting order.[MORE]
Team Hewitt in disarray as Open looms
Australia's number one Lleyton Hewitt will go into this month's Australian Open lacking solid match preparation and looking for a coach.[MORE]
Detained Australian in Iraq 'to find wife'
Friends of an Australian man detained in Iraq for allegedly plotting against coalition forces have expressed shock at his arrest.[MORE]
Team Hewitt in disarray as Open looms
Australia's number one Lleyton Hewitt will go into this month's Australian Open lacking solid match preparation and looking for a coach.[MORE]
Missing man seen on Wednesday: police
Brisbane police have confirmed that missing Redcliffe man John Russell was seen at the Sandgate Railway Station in north Brisbane early on Wednesday morning.[MORE]
Australia's security credentials under fire
The Federal Opposition says the possibility that five missing Army rocket launchers may have passed into the hands of an alleged terrorist group skewers the Government's credibility on security issues.[MORE]
Fletcher says Flintoff struggled as captain
Andrew Flintoff struggled with the burden of captaining England during the Ashes, coach Duncan Fletcher said today.[MORE]
Sri Lanka crush New Zealand in one-dayer
New Zealand's preparations for the triangular one-day series with Australia and England have been dealt a blow with Sri Lanka crushing them by 189 runs in Auckland.[MORE]
US Congress to vote on Alaska drilling ban
Legislation has been introduced in the United States to ban drilling for oil in one of America's last great wildernesses, the Arctic Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.[MORE]
Man injured in wharf collapse
A man has suffered spinal injuries after a wharf collapsed on the Gold Coast.[MORE]
Langer anoints Hussey as ideal replacement
Australian batsman Matthew Hayden says his now-retired partner Justin Langer anointed Mike Hussey to replace him - but not necessarily at the top of Australia's batting order.[MORE]
Flash storm lashes SA homes
A severe storm has damaged houses and businesses in South Australia's Riverland, in the state's south-east.[MORE]
UN, AU launch Darfur peace drive
The United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) have announced a new push for peace in Sudan's troubled region of Darfur.[MORE]
Molik looks to Hobart for career kickstart
Australian tennis player Alicia Molik is hoping to continue her return to form with a strong performance in the Hobart International.[MORE]
