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Fiji leader says constitution boss out to hijack reforms
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Fiji's military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama has accused the academic charged with drafting the Pacific nation's new constitution of "hijacking" the reform process and overstepping his role.
Man dies of thirst in Australian Outback
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» A 25-year-old man died and another was recovering in hospital on Wednesday after they became stranded in the harsh Australian Outback, prompting warnings about the risks of the desert.
The Philippines' mortician to the stars
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Before dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a host of other famous Philippine figures met their Maker, they met Frank Malabed.
Dollar down, markets muted in Asia after Obama win
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» The dollar slipped in Asian trade Wednesday while share markets were muted after President Barack Obama won a second term in a closely-fought US presidential election.
Deans factor convinced Giteau to stay with Toulon
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Matt Giteau opted not to return to Australia and signed a new contract with French Top 14 leaders Toulon instead because he realised with Robbie Deans as national coach he had no chance of a recall to the Wallabies squad.
Drogba pledges better times ahead at Shanghai
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Three coaches, boardroom upheaval and a reported players' strike -- Didier Drogba's first season in China hasn't exactly been smooth, but it looks like he'll stick around next year.
Eight in 10 Chinese want political reform: survey
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Eight out of 10 Chinese want political reform, according to a survey published Wednesday by a state-run newspaper, adding to growing calls for change on the eve of a once-in-a-decade leadership transition.
Pakistan suicide attack kills six: officials
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» A suicide bomber blew himself up in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Wednesday, killing at least six people including a senior police officer, officials said.
Four arrested in Japan murder case
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Police arrested four members of the same extended family Wednesday in a multiple murder investigation that has transfixed Japan, an official said.
Ponting confident of playing in Gabba Test
AFP, Published on 07/11/2012
» Senior batsman Ricky Ponting plans to step up sprint work to prove his fitness from a hamstring injury ahead of Friday's opening Brisbane Test against South Africa.