Thousands flock to Washington ahead of Obama's inauguration
Posted on 20 January, 2009
Final preparations are being made in Washington for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.
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Access economics warns of impending recession
Posted on 19 January, 2009
A key economic forecast says Australia will definitely fall into recession this year and has described the Federal Budget as being "buggered".
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Plane crashes into river off Manhattan
Posted on 16 January, 2009
Scores of passengers have been rescued from a US Airways commuter plane which crashed into New York City's Hudson River this morning.
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Jobless rate tipped to rise
Posted on 15 January, 2009
A slight rise in the unemployment rate is expected when the official labour force figures are released today.
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Bush honours his 'man of steel' Howard
Posted on 14 January, 2009
US President George W Bush lavished praise on former prime minister John Howard as he presented him with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony at the White House this morning.
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Bush defends legacy in final news conference
Posted on 13 January, 2009
George W Bush has passionately denied his turbulent presidency had damaged America's moral standing in the world, in a defiant defence of his record in a farewell White House news conference.
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Joyce backs Truss as leader
Posted on 12 January, 2009
Nationals Senate leader Barnaby Joyce says he would not be seeking to take Warren Truss's job as leader of the party if he won a seat in the House of Representatives.
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Elders called in the calm Sydney 'ghetto'
Posted on 9 January, 2009
A community meeting will be held in the Sydney suburb of Rosemeadow today in an attempt to ease the tensions that saw a housing estate erupt into violence earlier this week.
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Greens call for investigation in Gunns lawsuit
Posted on 8 January, 2009
The Australian Greens have called for an investigation into how the Tasmanian timber company Gunns got the personal details of a group of forest activists.
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Hot and windy: No relief for NSW firefighters
Posted on 7 January, 2009
Firefighters in New South Wales are continuing to battle two large bushfires, one of which has been declared an emergency situation.
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Howard to get US Medal of Freedom
Posted on 6 January, 2009
US President George W Bush will grant former prime minister John Howard the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, in one of his final acts in his time at the White House.
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Garrett expected to approve Gunns pulp mill
Posted on 5 January, 2009
The Federal Government is today expected to announce a decision on whether Gunns' controversial $2 billion northern Tasmanian pulp mill will get the go-ahead.
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Anti-apathied campaigner Suzman dies: report
Posted on 2 January, 2009
Helen Suzman, one of South Africa's foremost anti-apartheid campaigners, has died at the age of 91, the SAPA news agency reported.
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Australia welcomes 2009
Posted on 1 January, 2009
Millions of Australians have welcomed in 2009 with spectacular fireworks displays in towns and cities across the country.
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Diggers in Iraq until July under new deal
Posted on 31 December, 2008
Australian troops will stay in Iraq until the end of July under a new troop deal signed with the Iraqi Government overnight.
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Tourists to shun Australia in 2009: report
Posted on 30 December, 2008
A new report says Australia is about to suffer its biggest drop in the number of overseas visitors in 20 years.
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Apology would be a healing touch: Haneef
Posted on 29 December, 2008
Former terrorism suspect Mohamed Haneef says he hopes an independent inquiry into his case will stop anyone else from suffering a similar fate.
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Pope makes Christmas appeal for peace in the Holy Land
Posted on 26 December, 2008
Pope Benedict says he hopes Christmas will bring hope to those suffering from war, terrorism, injustice and poverty and has appealed for peace in the Holy Land.
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Rudd, Turnbull give Christmas messages
Posted on 25 December, 2008
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull have both wished Australians a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, speaking of the importance of resting and reflecting at the end of a turbulent year.
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No apology, no compo for Haneef: Ruddock
Posted on 24 December, 2008
Former attorney-general Philip Ruddock says Mohamed Haneef is entitled to no apology and no compensation for his detention over an alleged connection to a UK terrorist plot.
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