Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Indonesian court rejects embassy bombers' appeals
Indonesia's Supreme Court has upheld jail sentences handed to four men convicted of involvement in the 2004 bombing of the Australian embassy. [MORE]
Australian skier dies in Kashmir avalanche
An Australian tourist skiing in the mountains of revolt-hit Indian Kashmir has been killed in an avalanche at the popular ski resort of Gulmarg, officials said. [MORE]
Palestinian crisis summit opens in Mecca
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal have vowed not to leave the Muslim holy city of Mecca without a deal to end their deadly power struggle. [MORE]
Hardie shareholders agree to compensation deal
An extraordinary meeting of James Hardie shareholders in the Netherlands has voted to approve a landmark compensation deal for asbestos victims.[MORE]
Greens defeated in push for Qantas sale inquiry
A Greens bid to hold a Senate inquiry into the sale of Qantas has been defeated.[MORE]
Woman hurt in explosion at UK vehicle agency
A woman has been injured in an explosion at Britain's vehicle licensing agency - the third attack in three days on motoring-related agencies or companies. [MORE]
Election rallying begins in E Timor
In East Timor, crowds of people are mounting demonstrations near the government palace as political campaigns get under way ahead of the election later this year.[MORE]
Holden to announce US export deal
Holden will announce a major export deal tomorrow, with an expected go-ahead to send Adelaide-built re-badged SS Commodores to the United States for sale as Pontiac GTOs.[MORE]
Brigitte on trial for alleged Aust terrorism plot
A French Muslim convert accused of plotting to attack a Sydney nuclear reactor and strategic targets across Australia has gone on trial in Paris on charges of involvement in a terrorist conspiracy.[MORE]
Boswell attacks Grains Council over export proposals
Nationals Senator Ron Boswell has lashed out at the Grains Council of Australia because it has not agreed on a new proposal for wheat exports.[MORE]
North banned for Adelaide clash
Newcastle Jets defender Jade North will miss this weekend's sudden death preliminary final against Adelaide after being found guilty of violent conduct.[MORE]
Detective defends Brimble investigation at inquest
A detective giving evidence at the Dianne Brimble inquest in Sydney has defended his investigation of the Brisbane mother's death.[MORE]
US company reaches agreement with Indonesia for bird flu vaccine
Indonesia has signed an agreement with an American pharmaceuticals company to develop a human bird flu vaccine.[MORE]
North banned for Adelaide clash
Newcastle Jets defender Jade North will miss this weekend's sudden death preliminary final against Adelaide after being found guilty of violent conduct.[MORE]
Parties trade barbs on green credentials
The Federal Opposition says it is sceptical about how strongly the Prime Minister believes in the link between greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.[MORE]
Pakistan gets clearance for Cup replacements
The Pakistan Cricket Board has got clearance from the sport's global governing body to replace any players in the World Cup squad who test positive in dope tests this month, a senior official said.[MORE]
Lions keeping eye on new neighbours
A new rivalry is brewing in the AFL as the Kangaroos begin to muscle their way into the Lions' den in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Lions keeping eye on new neighbours
A new rivalry is brewing in the AFL as the Kangaroos begin to muscle their way into the Lions' den in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Sarwan out for three weeks with hand injury
West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has been ruled out of action for three weeks with a hand injury in a major blow to the hosts' preparations for next month's World Cup.[MORE]
Ronchi demolishes hapless Blues
Wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi laid further claims to be the next Adam Gilchrist as he belted a record century against New South Wales in Western Australia's one-day romp at the WACA on Wednesday evening.[MORE]
Police cleared over Aurukun assault claims
Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has cleared police of claims they assaulted a man who had been arrested in the Cape York Indigenous community of Aurukun. [MORE]
Coroner recommends system review of regional blood supplies
South Australia's coroner has recommended a review of systems for stocking blood in regional hospitals after the death of a teenager in the Riverland three years ago.[MORE]
Ronchi demolishes hapless Blues
Wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi laid further claims to be the next Adam Gilchrist as he belted a record century against New South Wales in Western Australia's one-day romp at the WACA on Wednesday evening.[MORE]
Teacher's death in fires 'could have been avoided'
The Western Australian Opposition says the death of a school teacher, who died while trying to flee a fire, could have been avoided if Western Power heeded warnings to carry out repairs to a line that sparked the blaze.[MORE]
