Thursday, February 08, 2007
Iran vows to target US interests if attacked
Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says the Islamic republic will target United States interests around the world if it comes under attack, state television reports. [MORE]
Medics monitor crews cleaning up cyanide spill
The Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service says emergency crews working to clean up a cyanide spill on the Stuart Highway are being monitored closely by medical personnel.[MORE]
Forestry investors' tax breaks questioned
The Sustainable Agricultural Communities group has questioned why tax breaks for forestry investors remain while those investing in agriculture are no longer eligible.[MORE]
Opposition says crime victim denied compensation
The South Australian Opposition has accused the Government of failing to care for victims of crime.[MORE]
Philippines lifts mining ban on Aust firm
The Philippines Government has lifted a mining ban imposed on the Australian-owned company Lafayette.[MORE]
Andrews says Rudd threatens capitalism
Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews has taken a swipe at the federal Opposition during a speech in Sydney tonight.[MORE]
Palestinians set deadline for Mecca accord
Rival Palestinian factions have began a second day of crisis talks in Saudi Arabia, setting nightfall as the deadline for reaching a power-sharing accord aimed at averting civil war. [MORE]
Jakarta's floods recede, refugees return home
Tens of thousands of people displaced by floods that have inundated the Indonesian capital for almost a week are beginning to leave emergency shelters as the waters recede.[MORE]
Breakers thrash lowly Razorbacks
NBLThe New Zealand Breakers have added to West Sydney's horror season with a 125-104 victory in their second last NBL match in Auckland on Thursday evening.[MORE]
China international in hospital after QPR brawl
Chinese under-21 international Zheng Tao was knocked unconscious and taken to hospital following a brawl in a match against Queens Park Rangers at the English club's training ground on Thursday.[MORE]
SA on alert over E-coli outbreak
The South Australian Health Department says the latest cases of E-coli are almost identical to three reported late last month.[MORE]
Bowe announces racing retirement
V8 Supercar hero, John Bowe has announced that he will retire from full-time V8 Supercar racing at the end of the 2007 season.[MORE]
Landis doping hearing adjourned in France
The French Anti-Doping agency (AFLD) adjourned its hearing into the doping case against Tour de France winner Floyd Landis on Thursday.[MORE]
UK farm worker tests negative to bird flu
A farm worker taken to hospital after a strain of bird flu hit a British farm has been given the all clear.[MORE]
Man jailed for 18 months over abalone offences
A man has been sentenced to a record jail term for a South Australian abalone-related fishing offence in the Magistrates Court in Ceduna.[MORE]
Breakers thrash lowly Razorbacks
NBLThe New Zealand Breakers have added to West Sydney's horror season with a 125-104 victory in their second last NBL match in Auckland on Thursday evening.[MORE]
Mexico guilty of torture, legal rights abuses: Amnesty
The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has accused Mexico of systematic torture and arbitrary detention. [MORE]
N Korea demands end to 'hostile US policy'
North Korea says it is willing to discuss nuclear disarmament if the United States changes its attitude.[MORE]
Breakers thrash lowly Razorbacks
NBLThe New Zealand Breakers have added to West Sydney's horror season with a 125-104 victory in their second last NBL match in Auckland on Thursday evening.[MORE]
Decision on Alkatiri charges draws anger
There have been new protests in East Timor against a decision not to lay charges against former prime minister Mari Alkatiri.[MORE]
Customs seizes 100 stun guns
The director of an Adelaide importing company could face fines of up to $275,000 or 10 years' jail over a seizure of 100 stun guns.[MORE]
WA records lowest unemployment rate
Western Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest recorded level since official figures began more than 30 years ago.[MORE]
Indonesian ferry captain questioned
The captain of an Indonesian ferry that sank six weeks ago, from which more than 300 people are still missing, has been released from hospital and is being held for questioning, a navy official says.[MORE]
Snow causes transport chaos in Britain
Britain has been hit by travel chaos as much of the country was covered by a thick blanket of snow at the height of the morning rush-hour.[MORE]
AFL resolves broadcast rights deal
The AFL has announced that Foxtel and Austar will broadcast four live AFL games each week, after striking a $315.5 million deal with the Seven and Ten Networks today.[MORE]
