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Australia risks squandering its advantages in resources, Asia: Mike Smith
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THE nation risks losing its first-mover advantage in the Asian century unless it embraces serious economic reform, ANZ Bank chief executive Mike Smith said.
Australian sharemarket dives to 7-month low, dollar fetches US98.16c
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AUSTRALIAS sharemarket lost nearly $30bn today, wiping out all this year's gains as a savage sell-off carried the bourse to a seven-month low.
Donna Summer, Grammy-winning Queen of Disco, dies at 63
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Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girls” became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs,...
We are ready to attack Iran, admits U.S.
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The United States has acknowledged the existence of a fully-fledged military plan to attack Iran, significantly increasing tensions with Tehran before crucial nuclea...
Official: U.S. to ease economic controls on Myanmar
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The Obama administration says it is easing restrictions on U.S. investment and trade in Myanmar to encourage business development in the impoverished country and in ...
Obama in race-baiting row with Republicans
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Mitt Romney has been forced to denounce plans by a conservative campaign group to mount a racially-charged attack on President Barack Obama to help the Republicans w...
Srebrenica UN blunders created ‘time bomb’
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United Nations blunders created a "ticking time bomb" in Srebrenica that allowed Ratko Mladic to commit the first genocide on European soil since the Holocaust, the ...
Trayvon Martin shooter waives right to speedy trial
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George Zimmerman has waived his right to a speedy trial, arguing to a Florida court that he needs more time to prepare. The move means it could be October at the ear...
Syria opposition group in chaos as leader quits
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Syria's main opposition council was thrown into disarray Thursday as its chairman announced his intention to resign and one of its most powerful factions threatened ...
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng to leave for the U.S. ‘within 15 da...
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The Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who last month triggered a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and China, will be allowed to travel to America "within 15 days"...
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