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UN demands probe into Israel's strikes on Gaza schools
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The United Nations has demanded an investigation into deadly strikes near UN-run schools and into other civilian deaths in the Israeli onslaught on the Hamas-run Gaza Strip.
UN schools hit in Gaza as Europe scrambles for ceasefire
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Israeli tank fire has killed up to 40 Palestinians at a United Nations school in the Gaza Strip, medical sources at two hospitals said.
Pakistan rejects Mumbai claims as propaganda
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Pakistan has angrily reacted to Indian claims that official agencies backed the Mumbai terrorism attacks.
Soldier killed in Afghan rocket attack named
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The Department of Defence has released the name of the Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan on Sunday evening.
Japanese PM concedes family used POW labour
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Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has effectively conceded that Allied prisoners held by Japan during World War II dug coal for his family mining company.
Eurozone inflation hits low as service sector slumps
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Inflation in the euro countries slumped in December to 1.6 per cent, the lowest in over two years, from 2.1 per cent in November, according to an estimate from the EU's Eurostat data agency.
Zimbabwe cholera toll continues to skyrocket
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At least 1,732 people have died in Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic and the number of cases diagnosed has risen to 34,306, the World Health Organisation said.
China confirms latest bird flu death
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China's health ministry has confirmed that a 19-year-old woman died of the H5N1 bird flu virus in Beijing on Monday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
Don't let Sea Shepherd ships refuel: Japan
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Japan said it would ask Australia and other nations to refuse port calls for refuelling by anti-whaling activists who have been dogging its whaling fleet in the Antarctic.
Frozen Europe feels impact of Russian gas cuts
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Europe is beginning feel the effects of cuts to Russian gas supplies flowing through the Ukraine.
Rescue team on its way to French yachtsman
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A rescue team was on its way to assist a French round-the-world sailor who triggered his distress beacon near Cape Horn on Tuesday and may have capsized, organisers said.
Man jailed for storing 28kgs of cannabis
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A 54-year-old man who was storing cannabis for a friend has been sentenced to six year's jail in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.
Wool industry hit by another mulesing boycott
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Sheep farmers have been snubbed by another international company joining a global boycott of Australian wool.
Chinese police search for suspect in axe murders
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Police in central China have launched a manhunt for a love-lorn junk collector suspected in the axe murders of eight people, including a two-year-old boy, state media reported.
Cargo ship evades pirates off Somalia
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A cargo ship with 32 Chinese crew aboard evaded an attack by four pirate boats in the piracy-plagued Gulf of Aden, China's state media reported.
Thai protesters vow to block ASEAN summit
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Supporters of Thailand's exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said they would hold rallies to block a summit of south-east Asian nations, but the Government brushed off the threat.
AMA hails increase in organ donations
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There has been a 31 per cent increase in the number of Australians who have donated their organs in the past year.
Porsche buys controlling stake in VW
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The German luxury sport scar maker Porsche has taken over Volkswagen, the biggest European car maker, by purchasing more than 50 per cent of its shares, Porsche announced.
Russia slashes gas supplies
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All Russian gas supplies via Ukraine to Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and Macedonia were halted on Tuesday as a result of the Moscow-Kiev price row, Bulgaria's economy ministry said.
New Bougainville president puts focus on peace
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Bougainville's new president, James Tanis, was sworn into office today in front of a crowd of about 3,000 in the city of Arawa.
Witnesses say Israeli tanks in southern Gaza city
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Witnesses in the Gaza Strip say Israeli tanks have rolled into the southern city of Khan Yunis.
Stage set for thrilling SCG finale
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The onus is on Australia's fledgling attack to stand up and be counted on the final day of the third Test as the home side seeks to keep its world number one ranking.
India steps up attack on Pakistan over Mumbai
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has accused "official agencies in Pakistan" of involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Qld Police to crack down on drugs at music festivals
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Police will target music festivals across south-east Queensland in the coming months in an attempt to combat the use illicit drugs.
Car veers into group of 9 pedestrians
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Two four-year-old girls have been flown to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne with leg and spinal injuries following an accident in Lorne, south-west of Melbourne.
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UN schools hit in Gaza as Europe scrambles for ceasefire
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Pakistan rejects Mumbai claims as propaganda
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- China confirms latest bird flu death
- Japanese PM concedes family used POW labour
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