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Racial taunt mars Swans' win (hero-link)

Goodes gets apology

The teenager who racially abused Sydney's Adam Goodes has called him to apologise.

Pair grilled after plane scare

Pair grilled after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane (clone 1369459824)

Two men arrested on a Pakistan Airlines plane remain in custody for questioning by London police. 03:41 pm

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'Our hearts were ripped apart'

Lee Rigby's family has spoken out about their grief following the soldier's murder. 05:14 pm

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Keep the faith, says PM

Julia Gillard has told a western Sydney Labor MPs and ALP candidates forum not to lose faith. 12:28 pm

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Woman crushed by horse

A woman in her 30s has died after being crushed under a horse in south-east Queensland. 01:13 pm

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Drug labs uncovered in Sydney's inner west

Three people have been charged with manufacturing prohibited drugs after two drug labs were discovered in Sydney's inner west. 56 minutes ago

Thousands cast votes in Northern Tablelands by-election 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
Police release CCTV of Sydney assault May 25, 2013, 3:40 pm
Adam Goodes 'gutted' by racial slur but wants AFL fan educated May 25, 2013, 3:31 pm
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National

Japan mayor to apologise to US over brothels advice

TOKYO (AFP) - A Japanese politician who drew fire for calling "comfort women" a wartime necessity has been forced to apologise for suggesting US soldiers in… 10 minutes ago

African Union opens 50th anniversary celebrations 12 minutes ago
AFL: Geelong bounces back to thrash Port Adelaide after Tom Hawkins' six-goal spree 21 minutes ago
Pair grilled after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane 22 minutes ago
Seoul press doubtful over N.Korea dialogue offer 28 minutes ago

Sport

Thrush named for All Blacks training camp

Ali Williams has been replaced by experienced Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush at the second All Blacks training camp. 21 minutes ago

Thrush named for All Blacks training camp 21 minutes ago
Platini wants a European sports police 27 minutes ago
IPL's Chennai official arrested in spot-fixing scandal 45 minutes ago
Nic Nat stars as Eagles thump GWS by 100 46 minutes ago

World

Militants attacks kill nine in Pakistan

A pair of suspected militant attacks have killed nine people in two different areas of northwest Pakistan. 1 hour, 26 minutes ago

Blast on Pakistan school bus kills 17 May 25, 2013, 2:53 pm
'Family row' sparks UK plane emergency May 25, 2013, 1:00 pm
UN building attack in Kabul kills 8 May 25, 2013, 12:40 pm
Alleged Bout co-conspirator extradited May 25, 2013, 12:07 pm

Travel

Echo sale packed with Crown confidence

Crown boss James Packer has dumped his defensive stake in rival Echo in a move seen as signalling his confidence in building his dream Sydney casino. May 24, 2013, 4:51 pm

Picnicking tourists stranded on iceberg May 24, 2013, 4:36 pm
Australia's remote northern hideaway May 24, 2013, 2:25 pm
Nepal's sherpas a hardy bunch May 23, 2013, 3:36 pm
Underwater magic at Lady Elliot Island May 23, 2013, 3:01 pm

Technology

Google to bankroll, build wireless networks across Africa - WSJ

(Reuters) - Google Inc intends to finance, build and help operate wireless networks from sub-Saharan Africa to Southeast Asia, hoping to connect a billion or… May 25, 2013, 7:47 am

3D printing expert hoses down fears of homemade gun surge May 25, 2013, 12:36 pm
Google eyes emerging markets networks: report May 25, 2013, 5:30 am
Tiger Global invests $50 million in Automattic's WordPress.com May 25, 2013, 5:26 am
Yahoo joins growing list of bidders for Hulu - sources May 25, 2013, 4:57 am

Odd

Obama in heated exchanges with Code Pink anti-war protester

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The woman who interrupted President Barack Obama's speech on counterterrorism policy on Thursday is well-known around Washington as a… May 24, 2013, 10:43 am

Tempura-battered tarantula on menu at California bug fest May 25, 2013, 8:27 am
Pittsburgh on the Hudson? Wrong city in NY City campaign logo May 24, 2013, 7:32 am
Hamburgers for life reward to man who helped Ohio kidnap victims May 24, 2013, 4:43 am
Norway crime novelist talks his way to live interview record May 24, 2013, 3:41 am

Entertainment

Author explores crime gangs behind NCA bombing

Almost two decades after her husband was killed when he opened a parcel bomb, Jane Bowen-Sutton is still learning about the circumstances of the horrific act. May 24, 2013, 2:33 pm

Council calls for TV spend May 25, 2013, 10:30 am
David Wenham nominated for US TV award May 24, 2013, 11:07 am
Obese numbers at 'staggering' proportions: report May 24, 2013, 10:51 am
Rolf Harris has bail extended in relation to arrest May 24, 2013, 7:43 am

Finance

Thousands rally in support of mining

May 25, 2013, 3:13 pm

Joe Ludwig launches national food plan to grow industry 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
ASIC appeals against fairness of Storm Financial settlement May 25, 2013, 10:17 am
Indonesia's central bank chief urges banks to compete overseas May 25, 2013, 7:31 am
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6:04 pm Gunmen kill seven policemen in Pakistan
5:46 pm Japan mayor to apologise to US over brothels advice
5:45 pm African Union opens 50th anniversary celebrations
5:35 pm AFL: Geelong bounces back to thrash Port Adelaide after Tom Hawkins' six-goal spree
5:34 pm Pair grilled after UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane
5:28 pm Seoul press doubtful over N.Korea dialogue offer
5:22 pm Drug labs uncovered in Sydney's inner west
5:21 pm 17 Palestinians transferred to Nauru
5:21 pm 12 dead as Philippine troops clash with militants
5:20 pm NRL agent 'questioned' over Kingaroy death

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