Al-Qaeda gunmen kill Yemeni spy

SUSPECTED al-Qaeda militants have shot dead a Yemeni intelligence officer in Mukalla, capital of the southeastern Hadramawt province, says a security official. "Al-Qaeda gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on the officer, Ibrahim Bameshel, as...

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Polls open for Iraq provincial elections

Voting has begun in Iraq's first elections since US troops left, a test of the nation's stability. Source: AAP IRAQIS have begun voting in the country's first elections since US troops departed, a key test of the nation's stability in the...

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Custody extended for Pakistan's Musharraf

A PAKISTANI anti-terrorism court has extended former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's judicial remand to a further two weeks in prison. Musharraf was moved into police custody after being arrested on Friday, an unprecedented move against a former...

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$A higher on gold, stocks gains

THE Australian dollar is higher after gains on stock markets and in the gold price overshadowed a warning from the International Monetary Fund about the currency's value. At 1700 AEST on Friday, the currency was trading at 103.43 US cents, up...

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Baghdad bomb kills 27 as unrest spikes

VIOLENCE spiked as Iraq readied for its first elections since US troops withdrew, with 27 people killed in a late-night bombing at a Baghdad billiards cafe frequented by young men. The attack raises further questions about the credibility of Saturday's...

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French hostages released in Cameroon

SEVEN French hostages kidnapped in northern Cameroon in February have been released, according to a government statement read on national radio and television. Cameroon state broadcaster CRTV said the hostages, who were being held by Nigerian...

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SA opts into full disability scheme

South Australia has agreed to fully implement the national disability insurance scheme. Source: AAP SOUTH Australia has agreed to fully implement the national disability insurance scheme, DisabilityCare Australia, extending the benefits to...

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UAE busts al-Qaeda cell

AUTHORITIES in the United Arab Emirates have broken up an al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state, an official statement said. The cell was "plotting acts that would have harmed the security of the country,...

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Pakistan court orders Musharraf's arrest

A Pakistani court has ordered the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf. Source: AAP A PAKISTANI court has ordered the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for his controversial decision to dismiss judges when he imposed...

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Pink diamond sells for $US40m at auction

A 34.64-CARAT pink diamond has sold at auction in New York for nearly $US40 million ($A38.68 million), setting a new record for Christie's auction house. Dubbed the "Princie Diamond", the gem is "one of the largest and finest pink diamonds in...

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Aust shares close higher

THE Australian share market turned positive again after two days of losses, with investors buoyed by strong overseas leads. The ASX200 cracked the 5000-point mark for only the third time in 20 days of trading. Consumer staples stocks shot up,...

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Four found guilty over Villawood riot

FOUR men have been found guilty of rioting at the Villawood Detention Centre in 2011 when three buildings were burnt down and pillows and bins set alight. Twelve men went on trial in February, after being charged with riot and affray at the...

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NSW planning overhaul prompts criticism

A NSW government paper recommends speeding up the approval process for many types of developments. Source: AAP CRITICS say a long-awaited overhaul of NSW's planning laws will silence local communities and create a developers' paradise. ...

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'We just hugged': Aussies survive carnage

IN the moments after twin bomb blasts tore through the Boston Marathon finish line, Australians caught up in the drama hugged and thanked their "lucky stars". The attack on Boston's great race killed three people - including an eight-year-old...

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Jurors challenged in Michael Jackson case

Some potential jurors in the Michael Jackson wrongful death case had to be excused. Source: AAP THE extensive connections of Michael Jackson, his family and friends have been a challenge for a US judge trying to select an impartial jury for...

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PNG asylum centre needs upgrade: DIAC

AUSTRALIA'S immigration department says its asylum seeker processing centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island is cramped, lacks proper amenities and needs an urgent upgrade. The island's temporary facility currently houses 227 asylum seekers,...

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Aust carbon emissions down slightly

THE federal government is facing calls to broaden the scope of its carbon tax, as new figures show Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fell only slightly last year. The National Greenhouse Accounts data, released on Monday, shows Australia's...

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Sydney man dragged under truck after row

A LABOURER remains in hospital with serious injuries after he was dragged 15 metres under a truck following an argument with the driver in Sydney's southwest. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon following a dispute over removalist fees...

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School funds needed to fix Tas mess: Oppn

THE federal goverment's extra schools funding will only replace what the Tasmanian government has taken out, the state opposition says. Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Sunday unveiled plans for an extra $14 billion - mostly commonwealth money...

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Big states baulk at school funding model

Prime Minister Julia Gillard is set to announce a $14.5 billion boost to schools funding. Source: AAP THE Liberal states are baulking at federal government calls to expand their education budgets in return for billions of dollars in schools...

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Pell jets to Rome after appointment

AUSTRALIA'S most senior Catholic Cardinal George Pell says he'll work with seven other high ranking churchmen appointed by the Pope to a new Vatican panel to bring "better discipline" to the church and avoid "Vatileaks" type scandals. Cardinal...

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