Australia condemns Suu Kyi conviction

Submitted by AAP on

Canberra has condemned the latest conviction against Burma's pro-democracy leader
Aung San Suu Kyi and plans to call in the Burmese ambassador to protest against the
verdict.

Economic gloom still likely, says Swan

Submitted by AAP on

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned Australia could still face negative economic
growth as the impact of the global recession washes through the economy.

Nine Australians on missing PNG plane

Submitted by AAP on

Nine Australians on their way to walk the iconic Kokoda Track are on board a plane
that has gone missing in Papua New Guinea.

NT Labor faces crucial vote on Friday

Submitted by AAP on

Labor has entered what could be its dying days in power in the Northern Territory.
Country Liberals leader Terry Mills introduced a no-confidence motion in Chief

Terror suspect Top isn`t dead: expert

Submitted by AAP on

Terrorist leader Noordin Mohammed Top may have cheated death or capture once more
but he's likely to be caught by Indonesian police soon, a leading expert says.

Rudd govt downplays Beijing`s Rio claims

Submitted by AAP on

The Rudd government has played down new accusations by Beijing against mining giant
Rio Tinto that may affect the case of detained Australian Stern Hu.

Viduka move to Portsmouth in doubt

Submitted by AAP on

Portsmouth's plans to sign Australian striker Mark Viduka could be thwarted by a
takeover bid for the English Premier League club.

Sania ends runners-up at Vancuover ITF event

Submitted by AAP on

Vancuover, Aug 10 (PTI) Top seed Sania Mirza's quest for
a second successive ITF title ended in disappointment as she
squandered a one set advantage to go down to local favourite

Fifth swine flu death in the country

Submitted by AAP on

Pune, Aug 10 (PTI) A 35-year-old ayurvedic doctor died
here Monday becoming the fifth fatality of the deadly swine
flu in the country.

X