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Court threats loom as Australia's mining tax passed
AFP, Published on 20/03/2012
» Prime Minister Julia Gillard Tuesday defended a controversial tax on Australia's China-fuelled mining boom after parliament passed it into law, as she faced down the prospect of a court challenge.
Australia's mining tax clears final hurdle
AFP, Published on 20/03/2012
» Prime Minister Julia Gillard Tuesday defended a controversial tax on the country's mining boom after it was passed into law, saying the benefits would be spread to all Australians.
Los Angeles Times to begin charging for online access
AFP, Published on 25/02/2012
» The Los Angeles Times said Friday that it will begin charging online readers next month, the latest major US newspaper to require a subscription to its website.
Gannett to charge for newspapers online
AFP, Published on 24/02/2012
» Gannett, the largest US newspaper chain, has announced plans to begin charging for online access to its 80 US dailies by the end of the year with the exception of flagship USA Today.
Shivering S. Koreans battle 'Big Chill' in offices
AFP, Published on 19/01/2012
» "It's freezing!" complained chef Byun Sang-Won, jogging on the spot with arms folded and teeth clenched as he tried to keep warm inside the luxury Seoul hotel where he works.
Flood villains
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2011
» Many people are doing great things to help others in need in the flood-affected areas, but there are also bad people who don’t seem to care about the victims.
Unnamed politician helps wildlife smuggler
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2011
» Foreign NGO tracked smuggler down, but why the unnamed politician who helped the smuggler remains unnamed, remains a mystery.