Bodies of migrants found on Sicily beach

SIX migrants whose dead bodies were found on a Sicilian tourist beach were among more than 100 people thought to be Syrians whose boat ran aground, a port official says "The bodies were reported by employees of a beach resort" near the island's...

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Thousands flee as Phil troops fight rebels

ABOUT 2,000 farmers have fled their homes in the southern Philippines after renewed fighting between government forces and renegade Muslim rebels, officials say. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's quick, easy and free.)...

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20 dead in air raids in Syria

AIR strikes by the Syrian military have killed at least 20 people in the northwestern province of Latakia, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights group says. "The toll in several air strikes on the town of Salma in Jabal Akrad rose to at least...

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Dredging project near Qld reef delayed

UN's environment arm says it wasn't told about plans to expand Queensland's Abbot Point coal port. Source: AAP A DECISION on a massive dredging project which could impact on the World Heritage listing of the Great Barrier Reef has been put...

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US wildfire spreads, towns evacuated

A large fire is burning out of control in California, causing 1800 people to flee their homes. Source: AAP A RAPIDLY spreading wildfire raging through a rugged Southern California mountain range has already destroyed 26 homes and is threatening...

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Gunmen grab two Turkish pilots in Lebanon

Live: Friday night NRL IT'S a big night of NRL action with two games that are likely to have a bearing on two ends of the table. Follow the action with our Match Centres! Twitter 'embarrassingly behind' on rape threats EXCLUSIVE: Twitter...

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Greens' $600 million pitch to farmers

THE Australian Greens have made a $600 million pitch to farmers with the release of the party's food security policy. The Our Food Future plan outlines seven initiatives to be rolled out over four years, including a $300 million boost to agricultural...

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Aust must be bold in Asia: Shorten

EDUCATION Minister Bill Shorten wants the country's universities to become the "Oxbridge of the Asia Pacific", after declaring Australia is not as ready as it could be for the Asian Century. Australia was well-positioned to take advantage of "the...

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Rio cutting costs as profit falls

Video: The miracle line dropout WATCH THE KICK: David Middleton has seen only two 100m line dropouts, one in NSW bush footy and the other in Queensland's second-tier competition. Mum cops $15,250 worth of toll fees THE day Patricia...

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Vic Greens seek road tunnel alternatives

THE Victorian Greens are seeking access to a secret government document outlining alternative routes for Melbourne's controversial East West Link tunnel. Greens transport spokesman Greg Barber is taking the state government to the Victorian Civil...

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Hong Kong shares end 1.53% lower

HONG Kong shares have closed 1.53 per cent lower, tracking a broad selloff across Asia after indications of a likely pullback of the US stimulus program. The benchmark Hang Seng Index on Wednesday lost 334.86 points to 21,588.84 on turnover of...

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PNG message hurting people smugglers: ALP

Ashes rocked by DRS scandal THE Ashes has descended into controversy with claims players have applied a silicon-based tape to the edges of their bats in a bid to cheat Hot Spot. How I got my troll to apologise WHEN it comes to online abuse,...

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Asian shares mixed on weak US data

ASIAN markets have closed mixed after lower-than-expected US jobs growth sounded a warning about the recovery of the world's biggest economy. Investors on Monday failed to follow Wall Street, which closed last week on record highs despite the...

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Labor's after hours care boost for parents

PARENTS stressed over the daily school drop off and pick up have been promised a $450 million boost to after school hours care with Kevin Rudd's big pitch to families on the first day of campaigning. Up to 345,000 children aged five to 12 years...

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Aust 'funds PNG police thugs' on Manus

Media reports say Australia is secretly funding a notorious paramilitary police unit in PNG. Source: AAP MEDIA reports say Australia is secretly funding a notorious paramilitary police unit in Papua New Guinea to guard the Manus Island detention...

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Libyan deputy PM resigns

Prince to play on with Broncos VETERAN Brisbane playmaker Scott Prince is set to shun retirement and fight for the right to remain at the Broncos scrumbase next season. Twitter GM apologises to 'abused' women THE GENERAL manager of Twitter...

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Formula recalled in NZ over botulism scare

Infant formula has been recalled in NZ and exports to China may be at risk of contamination. Source: AAP INFANT formula has been recalled in New Zealand and exports to China may be at risk after Fonterra revealed its whey protein had been contaminated...

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