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FLOODS COULD GO ON

Authorities have warned that flooding in NSW could continue for weeks, as 17,000 isolated.

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Rinehart son breaks silence

Son breaks his silence in Rinehart battle

The estranged son of billionaire Gina Rinehart has launched a blistering attack at his mother. 10:41 am

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Hackers deface law firm of marine

Anonymous has hacked and defaced the site of a law firm defending a Marine of 24 civilian deaths. 06:45 am

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Deadly clashes in Egypt continue

Police clashes have left two protesters dead as anger against the military continues in Egypt. 09:17 am

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Convicted armed robber escapes jail

A prisoner who escaped from a NSW jail has fled into bushland near the Victoria, police say. 11:49 pm

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German tourists knocked down by Sydney cab

Several witnesses have told police two injured teenage German tourists ran into the path of a cab in Sydney. 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

No return date for Moree flood evacuees February 4, 2012, 9:55 am
Attention turns downstream as Moree floodwaters peak February 4, 2012, 8:01 am
Escaped jailbird flees into bush February 3, 2012, 11:49 pm
NSW flood clean-up could take months February 3, 2012, 10:20 pm

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German tourists knocked down by Sydney cab

Several witnesses have told police two injured teenage German tourists ran into the path of a cab in Sydney. 1 hour, 4 minutes ago

Thomson report must be released: opp 14 minutes ago
Nauru could open for a third of cost: oppn 37 minutes ago
Flood catastrophe threatens Charleville 39 minutes ago
Minister visits Middle East abattoirs 1 hour, 8 minutes ago

Sport

Who next for England?

John Terry's sacking as England captain and Rio Ferdinand removing himself from contention has left Fabio Capello with a very difficult decision regarding a… February 4, 2012, 10:07 am

Tunisia want armbands for Africa quarters 22 minutes ago
Occupy activists to protest labor law at Super Bowl 26 minutes ago
US prosecutors drop probe of Lance Armstrong team 55 minutes ago
Levin takes charge at frost-delayed Phoenix Open 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
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World

Bill to curb ownership of exotic animals

Proposed legislation in the state of Ohio would ban the purchase of lions, bears, gorillas and other exotic animals. 28 minutes ago

France labels Scientology a fraud 42 minutes ago
Mortar fire kills 105 in Syrian "massacre": rights group 53 minutes ago
Death toll hits 217 in shelling of Syria's Homs - group 53 minutes ago
Australia flood crisis deepens 54 minutes ago
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Travel

Air NZ launches new international route

Which tropical holiday destination is Air New Zealand adding to its international network? Find out… February 3, 2012, 3:40 pm

Latest scavenger hunt takes you underwater February 3, 2012, 4:14 pm
Entering the Tiger's Nest of Bhutan February 3, 2012, 3:58 pm
Travel deals at home and abroad February 3, 2012, 1:29 pm
The French like to 'glamp' it up February 2, 2012, 6:37 pm

Finance

Germany can lead or stumble: Zoellick

February 4, 2012, 8:14 am

Jobs report lifts Dow to pre-GFC levels February 4, 2012, 9:30 am
Surprise jobs growth in US February 4, 2012, 8:54 am
UPDATE 9-Oil up sharply on U.S. jobs surge, Iran February 4, 2012, 8:23 am
Gold continues to extend losses, down 2 percent February 4, 2012, 8:22 am

Tech News

Malaria kills twice as many as thought: study

LONDON (Reuters) - Malaria kills more than 1.2 million people worldwide a year, nearly twice as many as previously thought, according to new research… February 4, 2012, 8:58 am

Micron CEO dies in plane crash, industry stunned February 4, 2012, 10:27 am
Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash February 4, 2012, 9:44 am
Disagreements on cyber risk East-West "Cold War" February 4, 2012, 8:32 am
Facebook's high tax rate likely to drop February 4, 2012, 8:28 am

Odd

New record set at Wing Bowl eating extravaganza

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - More than 17,000 mostly beer-fueled spectators packed a Philadelphia indoor arena on Friday for the city's annual early morning… February 4, 2012, 6:34 am

Miami named most miserable U.S. city February 4, 2012, 4:22 am
U.S. border cops nab go-kart hauling Mexican pot February 2, 2012, 12:49 pm
Multi-millionaire adopts his adult girlfriend February 2, 2012, 12:04 pm
Wanted: Retirees to live in Ecuador for a month free February 2, 2012, 8:17 am

Entertainment

Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past

Actor Martin Sheen has found out about his family links to Ireland's War of Independence while taking part in the US version of Who Do You Think You Are?. 1 hour, 14 minutes ago

Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer February 4, 2012, 10:35 am
Gibson may be witness for arresting cop February 4, 2012, 7:15 am
Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes February 4, 2012, 5:51 am
Melissa McCarthy, Chris Rock getting hitched for rom-com? February 4, 2012, 3:36 am

Gossip

Michelle Obama vs. Ellen DeGeneres: Who Can Do More Pushups?

The First Lady shows off her famously toned… February 3, 2012, 9:45 am

Leslie Carter Suffered Apparent Overdose: Report February 3, 2012, 9:13 am
How Kate Will Spend Valentine's Day February 3, 2012, 8:50 am
What Olivia Wilde Says Is 'Good' About Getting Divorced Young February 3, 2012, 7:28 am
Drugs, Starvation & Partying: Inside Demi's Dangerous Life February 3, 2012, 6:00 am

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