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Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom agree VDSL deal

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Vodafone said it agreed a deal with Germany's Deutsche Telekom that will allow the British company to offer its German customers TV over superfast ...
May 16, 2013, 4:20 pm
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Obama seizes initiative amid scandals

WASHINGTON (AFP) - After days under siege, President Barack Obama has sprung into action to confront three alleged scandals that Republicans are slamming as evidence of abuse of power and cover-ups.
May 16, 2013, 4:17 pm

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Japan's Abenomics posts early success

The so-called "Abenomics" stimulus program has met with early success, lifting Japan's GDP more than forecast.
ABC - May 16, 2013, 4:16 pm
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Deadly tornadoes hit northern Texas

At least six people have been killed and about 100 injured after several tornadoes ripped through northern Texas, local media reports.
ABC - May 16, 2013, 4:16 pm
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Budget was wasted opportunity: Howard

Former PM John Howard says Tuesday's budget speech was a wasted opportunity to sell Australians Labor's vision for the nation.
May 16, 2013, 4:12 pm

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Police investigate second shooting

Tasmanian police are investigating two shootings in as many days in the Launceston suburb Ravenswood.
ABC - May 16, 2013, 4:12 pm
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Another Tarkine mine gets green light

Venture Mineral's proposal for an iron ore mine in Tasmania's Tarkine region has cleared an environmental hurdle.
ABC - May 16, 2013, 4:07 pm

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Upbeat New Zealand heading back to the black

WELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealand on Thursday bucked the international trend toward austerity budgets and lifted spending modestly, while still predicting its books will be back in the black within two years.
May 16, 2013, 4:04 pm

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Murdered Vic man's family wants answers

The family of a man shot dead outside a Melbourne factory want the men who were with him on the night to come forward.
May 16, 2013, 4:02 pm
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How much should we tip in the US?

Tipping 15 per cent or more in US restaurants is pretty much obligatory in a country where the minimum wage is a pittance by Australian standards.
May 16, 2013, 4:02 pm

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Many factors led to NSW air ambo's death

The death of a NSW paramedic in a helicopter canyon rescue was the result of a number of factors, a final safety report states.
May 16, 2013, 3:55 pm
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Tornadoes rip through Texas, killing six

By Marice Richter
DALLAS (Reuters) - At least six people were killed and scores more injured when tornadoes ripped through a stretch of Texas near Dallas-Fort Worth after dark on Wednes...
May 16, 2013, 3:54 pm
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Less than half Vic's PSOs delivered

Victorian Police Minister Kim Wells says the government is on track to deliver 940 PSOs before the next election.
May 16, 2013, 3:53 pm

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SA warning on bogus lawyer

The SA attorney-general has warned of a bogus lawyer who tells people they are the subject of legal action and offers to act for them.
May 16, 2013, 3:48 pm
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Stroke cases fall as people quit smoking

Despite an increasingly ageing population, the number of stroke cases in Australia has fallen over the past 20 years.
May 16, 2013, 3:47 pm
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Afghan civilian deaths an accident: report

A defence inquiry has found an Afghan civilian and his young nephew died when they were caught up in a firefight between Australian troops and insurgents.
May 16, 2013, 3:45 pm
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Abbott should tell all in budget reply: PM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the Australian people want to know what Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's plans are for government.
May 16, 2013, 3:36 pm

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Vic police continue hunt for Potter

Police believe fugitive Graham Potter, wanted for conspiracy to murder is working as a fruit picker or labourer in northern Victoria.
May 16, 2013, 3:32 pm

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Man trapped under steel sheets

A man has been rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with critical injuries after he was crushed in an industrial accident.
ABC - May 16, 2013, 3:26 pm

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Lazurus would make a good pollie: Bennett

Wayne Bennett and some former Brisbane teamates have endorsed Glenn Lazarus's attempt to move into politics on Clive Palmer's Senate team.
May 16, 2013, 3:26 pm
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