Saturday, February 10, 2007
Jakarta floods claim 80 lives
Floods which have inundated the Indonesian capital for more than a week have claimed 80 lives, officials have said.[MORE]
New Palestinian govt won't recognise Israel: Hamas
The Palestinian unity government which will be formed under an agreement reached in Saudi Arabia will not recognise Israel, a political adviser to Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh has said. [MORE]
Tigers seal semi-finals place
The Melbourne Tigers ended the regular National Basketball League season on a high with a 99-83 win over the Sydney Kings in Melbourne on Saturday night.[MORE]
Tigers seal semi-finals place
The Melbourne Tigers ended the regular National Basketball League season on a high with a 99-83 win over the Sydney Kings in Melbourne on Saturday night.[MORE]
New general calls on Iraqis to 'reject violence'
General David Petraeus, a 54-year-old paratrooper with a reputation as a deep thinker, has taken on the toughest job in the US military as head of American-led forces in Iraq. [MORE]
Blues steal victory from Brumbies
A converted try in the final minute of play gave the Blues a 17-15 victory over the Brumbies in their Super 14 match at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.[MORE]
Blues steal victory from Brumbies
A converted try in the final minute of play gave the Blues a 17-15 victory over the Brumbies in their Super 14 match at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.[MORE]
Blues build lead at WACA
New South Wales battled to 6 for 225 in its second innings, taking an overall lead of 343 runs with two days to play in the first-class game against Western Australia at the WACA ground on Saturday.[MORE]
Nitschke detained by NZ Customs over euthanasia book
Northern Territory Doctor Phillip Nitschke says he was detained by New Zealand Customs soon after touching down in Auckland last night.[MORE]
Second attempt made to open highway after cyanide spill
Another attempt will be made tonight to reopen the Stuart Highway north of Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory, after Wednesday's cyanide spill.[MORE]
Blues build lead at WACA
New South Wales battled to 6 for 225 in its second innings, taking an overall lead of 343 runs with two days to play in the first-class game against Western Australia at the WACA ground on Saturday.[MORE]
Tonga book World Cup place
Tonga booked a spot in the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals by thrashing South Korea 85-3 in in Auckland on Saturday.[MORE]
Crusaders hold off committed Reds
The Crusaders overcame a spirited performance from the Reds to record a 33-22 victory in their Super 14 encounter at Christchurch's Jade Stadium on Saturday evening.[MORE]
NZ authorities spot upturned sea kayak
Emergency services in New Zealand have found an upturned sea kayak off the coast of the South Island. [MORE]
Labor welcomes prize for global warming solution
Federal Labor leader Kevin Rudd has applauded the establishment of a new international prize for a solution to global warming, and has used it to take a swipe at the Government.[MORE]
Power restored to some after western NSW blackout
Country Energy says it has managed to restore power to most homes in western New South Wales affected by a fault to the region's main electricity supply.[MORE]
Maher's big day out as Bulls take control
Queensland captain Jimmy Maher led from the front with a massive 169 as the Bulls moved into pole position in the race for first-innings points in the first-class game against South Australia at the Gabba on Saturday.[MORE]
Maher's big day out as Bulls take control
Queensland captain Jimmy Maher led from the front with a massive 169 as the Bulls moved into pole position in the race for first-innings points in the first-class game against South Australia at the Gabba on Saturday.[MORE]
Capitals book date with Flames
The Capitals earned the right to defend their WNBL title after booking their place in the 2006-07 grand final with a 82-74 victory over the Adelaide Lightning at the AIS Arena in Canberra this afternoon.[MORE]
Capitals book date with Flames
The Capitals earned the right to defend their WNBL title after booking their place in the 2006-07 grand final with a 82-74 victory over the Adelaide Lightning at the AIS Arena in Canberra this afternoon.[MORE]
Webb targets return to top spot
Former world number one Karrie Webb has set her sights on returning to the top of the rankings, revealing the challenge to do it for a second time is what continues to drive her.[MORE]
Man hospitalised after surfing accident
A young man has been airlifted to hospital in Western Australia's south-west after being injured in a surfing accident.[MORE]
Crusaders hold off committed Reds
The Crusaders overcame a spirited performance from the Reds to record a 33-22 victory in their Super 14 encounter at Christchurch's Jade Stadium on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Defeat to England a blessing in disguise: McGrath
Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath says his side's defeat to England in the opening tri-series final at the MCG on Friday night may be a blessing in disguise.[MORE]
El Segundo ups the Stakes
El Segundo won the Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield in Melbourne on Saturday.[MORE]
