Sunday, March 02, 2008
Man shot outside Sydney club
A man in his 40s has been shot in the thigh outside a nightclub in Sydney's inner city. [MORE]
Bangladesh facing innings defeat
Bangladesh was staring at a huge defeat after yet another disappointing batting performance on the third day of the second and final Test against South Africa in Chittagong.[MORE]
Abbas halts contact with Israel over Gaza
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas formally suspended all contact with Israel in protest at the blitz on the Gaza Strip that has killed nearly 70 people, his spokesperson said.[MORE]
China plans 'Confucius city'
China plans a city-sized monument celebrating traditional Chinese culture and centred on the birthplace of the philosopher Confucius, state media said.[MORE]
Brown claims superb Johnnie Walker win
New Zealand's Mark Brown has clinched a three-shot victory in the Johnnie Walker Classic in India, claiming his second successive title.[MORE]
'Little Master' inspires Indian triumph
Sachin Tendulkar's maiden one-day ton in Australia propelled India to a six-wicket win and a 1-0 lead in the tri-series finals at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday evening.[MORE]
Ochoa steamrolls rivals in Singapore
World number one Lorena Ochoa has cruised to an 11-stroke win in her season debut at the HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore.[MORE]
Physio may have saved my career: Eduardo
Arsenal striker Eduardo said the quick work of physio Gary Lewin after he had broken his leg against Birmingham City last week could have saved his career.[MORE]
Surprisingly high turnout for Russian election
Russian election officials say voter turnout for today's presidential ballot has so far been higher than expected. [MORE]
Ahmadinejad says Iraq visit opens 'new page'
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday at the start of a two-day visit to Iraq that the trip opened a "new page" in relations between the Muslim neighbours and in the region.[MORE]
Sullivan inspires Dogs to trial victory
New signing Michael Sullivan bagged two tries in as many minutes as the Bulldogs beat Penrith 36-18 in a trial match at Sydney's Olympic stadium on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Police and protesters clash in Armenia, 8 dead
Armenian officials say eight people were killed overnight during fierce clashes between police and protesters in the capital Yerevan.[MORE]
Almagro stuns Nalbandian in Acapulco
Spain's Nicolas Almagro has denied David Nalbandian back-to-back tournament wins by defeating him 6-1, 7-6 (7-1) in the final of the ATP Acapulco Open in Mexico.[MORE]
Bushrangers with big task on their hands
Victoria was 17 without loss at stumps chasing a massive 455 for victory with a day to go in its first-class match against Western Australia at the WACA ground.[MORE]
Fishermen find body in G Coast hinterland
Queensland Police are investigating the discovery of a body in the Gold Coast hinterland.[MORE]
Teenager charged with fatal stabbing
Police have charged a teenager over a fatal stabbing at Patterson Lakes in Melbourne's south.[MORE]
Israel pledges to press on with Gaza offensive
Israel vowed on Sunday to press on with a Gaza offensive and curb rocket strikes, threatening stronger action despite UN condemnation of assaults that have killed 100 Palestinians, many of them civilians.[MORE]
Suicide bomber kills 30 in Pakistan, scores hurt
At least 30 people were killed and up to 40 injured when a suicide bomber attacked a traditional tribal meeting in north western Pakistan on Sunday, officials said.[MORE]
Bulls on verge of crushing win
Queensland needs just two wickets to record its maiden first-class win of a disappointing season after putting South Australia on the rack on day three of their clash in Adelaide.[MORE]
Ton-up Tendulkar in charge in Sydney
Sachin Tendulkar brought up his first one-day century in Australia as India cruised towards victory in the first tri-series final at the Sydney Cricket Ground.[MORE]
E Timor rebel admits attack involvement
The rebel leader who has surrendered himself in East Timor says he was involved in last month's attacks on the country's President and Prime Minister.[MORE]
Tigers on top despite Katich ton
Tasmania has gained the ascendany against New South Wales despite Simon Katich's fifth century of the campaign on day three of the first-class clash at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.[MORE]
Qld sergeant charged with obstructing police
Queensland Police have charged an off-duty police officer after an incident in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley last night.[MORE]
Brockovich may take Alcoa emissions case to US court
The prominent anti-pollution campaigner Erin Brockovich says her American law firm will attempt to file a law suit against mining giant Alcoa in the United States.[MORE]
Hayden leads Aussies to handy total
Australia recovered from early trouble to post 8 for 239 off its 50 overs in the first tri-series final against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground this afternoon.[MORE]
