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Toyota recalls 2.77m cars worldwide
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Toyota has announced a global recall of 2.77 million vehicles over water pump or steering problems in the latest blow to the firm's reputation.
Bangladesh struggle after Chanderpaul's double ton
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Struggling Bangladesh face the prospect of following on after Shivnarine Chanderpaul hit a brilliant double century to help the West Indies post a huge total in the first Test on Wednesday.
UN admits Sri Lanka civil war failure
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» The United Nations failed to protect thousands of civilians caught in Sri Lanka's civil war, UN leader Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday warning of "profound implications" for the global body.
Australia's devils to get fresh start on new island
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» A group of Tasmanian devils will be transferred to a small Australian island to start what is hoped will be a self-sustaining population, free from the facial tumour that has devastated their species.
Charles marks birthday with Hobbit tour in New Zealand
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Tolkien fan Prince Charles marked his 64th birthday with a tour of Middle Earth on Wednesday, at the New Zealand studio behind Peter Jackson's latest Hobbit movie.
Three rare Sumatran tiger cubs born at Indonesia zoo
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» A critically endangered Sumatran tiger has given birth to three cubs at an Indonesian zoo, a veterinarian at the facility said Wednesday.
Australian trafficker's year-end parole hopes dashed
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Indonesia has suspended parole applications by foreign prisoners, an official said Wednesday, crushing the hopes of Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby for repatriation by year-end.
Underfire European friendlies set to come to the boil
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Several high-profile European friendlies are set for Wednesday but friendly would not be the term to be used with how they have been viewed by hard-pressed club managers.
Child journalists grill ministers at China congress
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» The innocent but pointed questions from a pair of young reporters to officials at China's Communist Party talks have provided a refreshing break from the usual fare of bland reports and rote answers.
China anti-Japan protest damage may be over $100m
AFP, Published on 14/11/2012
» Anti-Tokyo riots that shook Chinese cities in September could have cost Japanese firms more than $100 million over the last two months, according to new government estimates.