| Source: | Lateline Business |
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| Published: | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:28 AEST |
| Expires: | Monday, November 24, 2008 7:28 AEST |
Rio Tinto has posted an $8 billion first-half profit. The company says the result proves its ability to create value and has again rejected BHP Billiton's takeover bid.
Some Australians stranded in Bangkok are being told that their travel insurance won't be valid.
Scientists say they've pinpointed certain gene combinations which make some suffer longer than others.
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