Bomb kills 3 police in Yemen

A BOMB blast has killed three policemen and wounded a fourth in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, a security services official says. The device, which was hidden in a plastic bag, was placed near a police checkpoint in the north of the capital on Saturday,...

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Quake hits Indonesia's Sumatra

A 6.4-MAGNITUDE quake has struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, just days after a tremor on the vast island killed dozens and left thousands homeless, US seismologists say. No tsunami warning was issued and there were no reports of damage...

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Rudd talks down Indon boat deal

The PM has hosed down expectations of an imminent deal with Indonesia to fight people smuggling. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has hosed down expectations of an imminent deal with Indonesia to fight people smuggling and stem the flow...

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PM has no confidence in Robertson: govt

The prime minister has no confidence in Opposition Leader John Robertson, the NSW government says. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has no confidence in Opposition Leader John Robertson and his ability to tackle state-based corruption,...

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Fugitive arrested over Vic vampire murder

AFTER years on the run, one of Australia's most wanted men, Mark Adrian Perry, has been captured and will face a Victorian court in connection with the murder of a self-proclaimed vampire. Shane Chartres-Abbott was gunned down by two men in front...

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Stray comment boosts hope of rate cut

Australia was lucky the global financial crisis hit when it did, RBA governor Glenn Stevens says. Source: AAP AN unscripted remark from Australia's top central banker has boosted expectations for an interest rate cut in August. Mr Stevens...

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Surprise porn show at China rail stop

A MAINTENANCE worker surprised passers-by near a Chinese railway station when he started watching a banned porn film, not realising his computer was connected to a giant screen, state media said. The worker, identified only by his surname Yuan,...

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Retailers frustrated by steady cash rate

THE decision to leave interest rates on hold will cause further damage to the struggling retail sector, a peak retailers group says. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced on Tuesday the cash rate would remain at 2.75 per cent following...

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Return of young WA detainees pushed back

THE return of juvenile offenders to a detention centre in Perth's south has been pushed back after youth custodial officers called for measures to ensure staff safety. The teenage prisoners were moved to the Hakea remand facility for adults...

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Monash councillor to run for Crean seat

AN ALP member who became Victoria's youngest ever mayor will run for preselection in the federal seat of Hotham. Geoff Lake said he had consulted his family on Monday and decided to stand for Labor preselection in the safe Victorian seat vacated...

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South China Sea row heats up ASEAN talks

THE Philippines has accused China of a "massive" military build-up in the disputed South China Sea, warning at a regional security forum that the Asian giant's tactics were a threat to peace. Sunday's statement by Philippine Foreign Secretary...

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Abortion drug overshadows new PBS listings

Health Minister Tanya Plibersek says the abortion pill RU486 will be listed on the PBS. Source: AAP THE inclusion of controversial abortion drug RU486 on Australia's subsidised medication program has been labelled an "abuse of power" by pro-life...

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