Government funding for high-performance sport will be frozen for at least the next two years…
RailCorp-discriminates against the blind
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Aust ready to send aid to quake-hit Iran
AUSTRALIA stands ready to send humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Iran, Foreign Minister Bob Carr says.
Ethiopian Air to get Africa’s first Boeing 787
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian Airlines next week takes delivery of Africa's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and the airline'schief executive says…
Olympics 2012: Pakistan lose 7-0 to Australia
World champions Australia defeated Pakistan 7-0 in a do-or-die battle for both the teams playing…
China export and import growth slows sharply in July
China's export and import growth slowed for the second straight month in July, raising fears…
India: Rajasthan couple held for selling baby
Police in India's Rajasthan state have arrested and bailed a couple suspected of selling their…
Key’s comments on Hungarian troops ‘stupid’ – Goff
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Mourners Honour Fallen Soldiers
An emotional military service for two New Zealand soldiers killed during an ambush in Afghanistan…
Pepsi to re-enter Burma with new distribution agreement
PepsiCo, one of the world's largest drinks makers, has announced plans to re-enter Burma as…