![]() Times LIVE | John Howard takes revenge on Kevin Rudd NEWS.com.au FORMER prime minister John Howard has launched an extraordinary attack on Kevin Rudd, accusing him of running a wasteful do-nothing government and mishandling the asylum seeker issue. In his first extensive interview since he left ... Climate sceptics persist against Turnbull Kevin, you're so vain: Turnbull Howard slams surplus handling |
![]() Washington Post | Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Saturday that the training designed to keep US forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended the rampage at Fort Hood. He praised those who serve or have served in uniform and reminded the public of ... Obama Reminds Nation of Military's Diversity US grieves after two days of shootings West Bank cousin of US army gunman 'bewildered' |
![]() BBC News | Afghans die in 'Nato air strike' BBC News At least eight members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in a Nato air strike, the Afghan defence ministry says. The incident occurred in the western province of Badghis on Friday, as Afghan and US forces were searching for two missing ... Ministry: NATO airstrike kills Afghan soldiers Friendly-Fire May Have Injured 25 NATO Troops in Afghanistan NATO probes possible Afghan 'friendly fire' deaths |
![]() AFP | Isolation ends for thousands caught in floods ABC Online The township of Bellingen has been cut off by the floodwaters. (User Submitted: Nerrida Johnson) Floodwaters have mostly receded on the New South Wales mid north coast, freeing thousands of people from isolation. The SES, however, said about 200 people ... NSW govt declares flood emergency Floodwaters strand up to 5000 Flood warning for NSW mid-north coast |
![]() The Age | Oceanic Viking given another week The Age Senior Indonesian diplomatic sources say the country's Department of Foreign Affairs and military have both cleared the Australian customs vessel to stay in Indonesia until November 13. Australia now has more time to persuade 78 Sri Lankan asylum ... Unions give cash to asylum-seekers Sri Lankans reject rapid resettlement deal PM unmoved as asylum impasse continues |
![]() Washington Post | One dead, five injured in Orlando office shooting The Australian An injured woman is evacuated by emergency personnel from the Gateway Center building, after a shooting in which one person was killed and at least five others were injured. Picture: Reuters Source: Reuters Shooting suspect Jason Rodriguez after being ... Suspect in Orlando office shooting had money woes One dead, five wounded Father, 26, ID'd in fatal Orlando rampage |
![]() guardian.co.uk | Giant dominoes form tribute to Berlin Wall's fall The Associated Press Germany dominoes BERLIN (AP) — Massive colorful dominoes painted by German students were placed Saturday along the former path of the Berlin Wall to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the barrier that divided the city for nearly three decades. ... Why the Berlin Wall came tumbling down A hand-up, an explosion of joy — when I saw the Berlin Wall fall Berlin Prepares for Celebrations 20 Years After Fall of Wall |
![]() NEWS.com.au | Son of engineering family in court on drug lab charge NEWS.com.au THE son of a wealthy South-West engineering family has been charged over a secret drug lab uncovered in a hangar at Jandakot airport. A cache of illegal weapons, including a sub-machinegun, silencer and ammunition, was allegedly found aboard a light ... Drugs found in airport hangar Pilot arrested in airport drug bust Men charged after drug raid at airport hangar |
![]() A Pakistan News | College collapses tarnish Australia's reputation ABC Online NSW Police were called to speak to foreign students in Sydney who were upset at the closure of their college. (ABC TV News) The sudden closing of four more private education colleges has further weakened Australia's claim to be a ... Tenth school for overseas students collapses College closures leave Indian students high-and-dry in Oz 4 intl colleges shut in Oz, Indians among those affected |
![]() Times Online | Iran: Israel out to sidetrack UN with ship claim PRESS TV Tehran says Tel Aviv spread 'false' claims about seizing a ship with Iranian ammunition to sway attention away from the Goldstone report on Israeli war crimes. "We strongly reject such claims. Israel has made this accusation to distract the ... Lebanon probes Israeli-intercepted arms ship Israel complains to un over alleged Hezbollah arms How Flotilla 13 seized the 'Francop' |