Sunday, January 13, 2008
Thousands gather for Hong Kong democracy protest
Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets of Hong Kong in the first major protest since China decided last month to delay the introduction of full democracy in the city.[MORE]
Singapore bounce the Hawks
The Slingers beat Wollongong 113-102 to notch up their fifth win of the season in their NBL clash at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday evening.[MORE]
Zimbabwe villagers using human faeces as fertiliser
Some villagers in Zimbabwe have resorted to using human excrement to beat an acute shortage of fertiliser and enhance their crop yields, state media reported.[MORE]
Glory take the honours at home
With finals football out of the picture, Perth played some exciting soccer to beat Adelaide 3-2 in their round 20 A-League clash at Members Equity Stadium on Sunday evening.[MORE]
FBI wiretap cut off for unpaid bill
A telephone company cut off an FBI international wiretap after the agency failed to pay its bill on time, according to a US Government audit.[MORE]
Crews mop up Sydney storm damage
Emergency crews are still hard at work in Sydney's west cleaning up after a severe storm swept through the Penrith and Richmond late this afternoon. [MORE]
Taliban kill 10 policemen in Afghan attack
Taliban guerrillas have killed 10 policemen in a raid in southern Afghanistan, provincial officials said.[MORE]
Victoria bat their way to Twenty20 title
A strong batting performance set Victoria up for a 32-run victory in an entertaining Twenty20 final against the Warriors at the WACA ground on Sunday evening.[MORE]
Firefighters warn winds, embers threaten Tas homes
Fire crews are backburning around a 200 hectare bushfire that was threatening properties on Tasmania's east coast, north of St Helens.[MORE]
Glory lead at the break
With finals football out of the picture, Perth played some exciting soccer to hold a 2-1 lead at half-time in their round 20 A-League clash at Members Equity Stadium on Sunday evening.[MORE]
Greenpeace to keep hunting Japanese whaling ship
Greenpeace says it will continue to follow Japanese whaling ship Nisshin Maru, which headed north out of the Antarctic whale hunting grounds earlier today.[MORE]
Trans-Tasman kayakers ready for next adventure
Two Australians who today became the first to cross the Tasman Sea in a kayak have not ruled out teaming up again to tackle a new adventure.[MORE]
Qld-Syd stalemate leaves finals logjam
Queensland Roar and Sydney FC played out a cagey scoreless draw in their round 20 A-League clash at Lang Park on Sunday evening, setting the scene for a mouth-watering final round of the regular season with all four finals-bound teams equal on 31 points.[MORE]
Bush visits US 5th Fleet amid Iran tensions
US President George W Bush has visited the US Navy's Fifth Fleet amid new tensions with Iran over an incident where the United States says its ships were harassed in the Strait of Hormuz.[MORE]
Taiwan's nationalists want better ties with China
Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang, which won parliamentary elections in convincing fashion, once viewed China as its worst enemy. Now, the party wants to develop closer ties with Beijing.[MORE]
Clarke comes clean with Kumble
Australian batsman has Michael Clarke revealed he spoke to Indian captain Anil Kumble to clear the air over several contentious incidents during the highly charged second Test between the sides in Sydney.[MORE]
Georgia President wins disputed election
Final official results in Georgia's disputed presidential polls confirm that Mikheil Saakashvili has won re-election with 53.47 per cent of the vote, the head of the Central Election Commission said.[MORE]
Roar and Sydney goalless at the break
Queensland Roar were unable to convert a dominant first half against Sydney FC as they battle for top spot on the A-League ladder in their round 20 clash at Lang Park on Sunday evening.[MORE]
8yo girl critical after being trapped in pool
An eight-year-old girl is in a critical condition in the Royal Children's Hospital in Brisbane after she was found unconscious in a swimming pool on Bribie Island.[MORE]
Qld police book 120 drivers in weekend road blitz
Queensland police say more than 120 drivers have been fined for drinking driving, speeding and driving unregistered cars after a road blitz on the Gold Coast this weekend.[MORE]
NT roads open, despite heavy rainfall
More than 240 millimetres of rain has been dumped on Darwin Airport in the past 24 hours - the fifth highest rainfall the Territory has had in a day since records began. [MORE]
Mitcham dives to clean sweep
Matthew Mitcham won all three events in the Australian Diving Championships in Adelaide - only the fourth person to achieve the feat in the history of the national competition.[MORE]
Hewitt out to prove he is no spent force
Lleyton Hewitt believes he is far from a spent force in men's tennis as he lines up for his 12th crack at an elusive Australian Open title.[MORE]
Omodei 'not concerned' about leadership issue
Western Australian Liberal Leader Paul Omodei says he can still work with his deputy Troy Buswell, despite speculation of a leadership challenge.[MORE]
Swan to carve up $150m surgery funding package
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan will be hosting a special meeting of state treasurers and health ministers in Brisbane on Monday.[MORE]
