Saturday, January 27, 2007
Kernaghan scoops country awards
Singer Lee Kernaghan has won the top award at the annual Golden Guitar Country Music Awards in front of a who's who of Australian country music in Tamworth.[MORE]
Bangladesh tightens grip on political activities
Bangladesh has formalised strict control over the media and politics by unveiling regulations that ban rallies, strikes and "provocative" anti-Government reporting.[MORE]
Shevchenko too selfish: Drogba
Chelsea frontman Didier Drogba has said strike partner Andriy Shevchenko needs to be less selfish and become more of a team player. [MORE]
Bryan brothers win Australian Open men's doubles
Chest-bumping American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan successfully defended their Australian Open men's doubles title, beating Sweden's Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi of Belarus 7-5, 7-5 at Melbourne Park on Saturday.[MORE]
Bono urges countries to keep aid promises
U2 frontman Bono says governments of rich countries that have promised to help Africa fight poverty and disease should come good on their offers of cash.[MORE]
Tigers, Bullets, Breakers, Crocs score wins
The Melbourne Tigers, Brisbane Bullets, Townsville Crocodiles and New Zealand Breakers all recorded impressive wins in their respective round 19 clashes in the National Basketball League on Saturday Night.[MORE]
UK toughens border controls
The British Government has unveiled controversial new measures to tighten its borders, including compulsory biometric ID cards for Australians and other non-European Union nationals staying in Britain.[MORE]
Serena takes a leaf out of Ivanisevic fairytale
Serena Williams took a leaf out of Goran Ivanisevic's fairytale and created her own entry in the annals of the Australian Open on Saturday. [MORE]
Boucher takes South Africa into lead against Pakistan
Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher batted aggressively as South Africa squeezed out a slender first innings lead on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday. [MORE]
West Indies send India in to bat in third one-dayer
West Indian captain Brian Lara won the toss and elected to field in the third one-day international against India at the Chidambaram stadium on Saturday. [MORE]
New doubles format for WTA tour
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) will introduce a new doubles format at next month's Pattaya Open which aims to make matches more entertaining for spectators, organisers said. [MORE]
Fleming gives Vincent a vote of confidence
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is confident recalled opener Lou Vincent can rise to the occasion against Australia in tomorrow's one-day match at the WACA.[MORE]
Man stabbed to death after local dispute
New South Wales police say a neighbourhood dispute led to the stabbing murder of a man in south-west Sydney overnight.[MORE]
Taliban warn of summer suicide offensive
A senior commander says the Taliban are gearing up for a massive summer offensive in Afghanistan, with more than 2,000 suicide bombers ready for action and even more preparing.[MORE]
UN condemns Holocaust denial
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution condemning Holocaust denial on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, which is being marked across Europe.[MORE]
Police threaten to cut ties with Indigenous communities
The Queensland Police Union (QPU) has turned up the pressure on the State Government over the decision to charge an officer over an Aboriginal death in custody.[MORE]
Abbott speech 'shows Govt fears Rudd's rise'
A political analyst says Health Minister Tony Abbott's attack on the Opposition Leader shows the Federal Government is concerned Kevin Rudd is gaining traction with voters.[MORE]
Blues on track for big total
Powerful centuries from openers Phil Jaques and Ed Cowan gave New South Wales a dominant start to their first-class game against Tasmania to finish 2 for 373 at stumps on day one at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.[MORE]
2 killed in Gaza university battle
Rival Palestinian forces have clashed near a university in the Gaza Strip, killing at least two people in some of the fiercest infighting since Hamas' election victory a year ago. [MORE]
Japan confirms second bird flu outbreak
Officials in Japan have confirmed a second outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. [MORE]
Victoria set up decider in women's finals
Victoria have fought back from a game down to force New South Wales into a decider of the Women's National Cricket League finals series with an eight-wicket win at Central Reserve on Saturday.[MORE]
Police monitor Adelaide beach after brawl
The Port Adelaide Enfield Mayor says there will be a greater police presence in Semaphore for the rest of the long weekend, after a brawl marred Australia Day celebrations. [MORE]
Iemma defends Govt's backing of major events
New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma has defended his Government's efforts to attract major events, including surf carnivals. [MORE]
Bryan brothers win Australian Open men's doubles
Chest-bumping American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan successfully defended their Australian Open men's doubles title, beating Sweden's Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi of Belarus 7-5, 7-5 at Melbourne Park on Saturday.[MORE]
11 girls die in Indian school collapse
Rescue teams have ended their search through the rubble of a school residence in India that collapsed, killing 11 girls and injuring at least 12.[MORE]
