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Six dead in Dutch shooting rampage A lone gunman has opened fire inside a crowded shopping mall in the Netherlands, killing at least six people before shooting himself dead. Libyan rebels defy assault, Gaddafi emerges Libyan rebels say they have beaten off a new assault by Moamar Gaddafi's forces on the western city of Misrata, losing eight of their fighters in fierce street battles. Celebrated director Lumet dies American director Sidney Lumet, who made classic Oscar-winning films Dog Day Afternoon and Network in a career spanning half a century, has died aged 86. Murdoch faces flood of hacking claims Rupert Murdoch's UK news arm faces a flood of fresh compensation claims and could be exposed to criminal prosecution after admitting its role in a long-running phone hacking scandal, lawyers say. Pokies talks continue behind the scenes Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Government is continuing to work with the gaming industry to find ways to help problem gamblers.
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New show from the Parliamentary Theatre Company It takes a certain talent to appear self-effacing while making yourself the centre of attention. The Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd pulled it off on QandA, and his pantomime dragged in a growing, unwilling, cast for the rest of the week. The roles in the farce were cast by Kevin: the Prime Minister and senior ministers were to wander about the stage looking like gits, pretending nothing was wrong as the children in the media yelled, "He's behind you!" The perversion of social democracy in Australia Labor must re-establish it's founding principles if it is to become a truly progressive party. It's democracy stupid Greens candidates who dared take a non-violent stand against the Israeli occupation have copped criticism. Yet if Greens senators cause a rethink of the Middle East policy, this is not daunting. This is democracy. Folau's challenge on new ground This coming winter Wayne Bennett will sit across a table from Israel Folau. It will be in this moment that the truth of Israel Folau will be revealed. A hulking great mess Anti-siphoning laws are pointless if terrestrial channels would rather show bad films than the sport they've paid for.
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Three stabbed in Melbourne brawl Police say three men have been stabbed during a brawl between two groups of men in Melbourne's south. Trash becomes treasure in mammoth garage sale Bargain hunters around the country will be scouring backyards and garages today as part of what has been described as the world's biggest garage sale. Egyptians defy army after Cairo crackdown More than 1,000 protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square vowed on Saturday to stay overnight in defiance of the military after a protester was killed the night before when soldiers dispersed a similar sit-in.
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Egyptians defy army after Cairo crackdown More than 1,000 protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square vowed on Saturday to stay overnight in defiance of the military after a protester was killed the night before when soldiers dispersed a similar sit-in. Murdoch faces flood of hacking claims Rupert Murdoch's UK news arm faces a flood of fresh compensation claims and could be exposed to criminal prosecution after admitting its role in a long-running phone hacking scandal, lawyers say. Karzai condemns deadly NATO raid Afghan president Hamid Karzai has condemned the killing of five civilians during a raid by NATO forces.
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Swan hits back at ANZ chief's criticism Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has rejected comments from the head of the ANZ Bank describing the Federal Government as weak. Griffin coal power stations sold Administrators for collapsed miner Griffin Coal have sold two of the company's coal-fired power stations in the South West. Administrator takes action against bookstores Legal action has been launched against 25 Angus and Robertson bookstores that are trying to get out of a franchise agreement with their failed parent company.
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Swan hits back at ANZ chief's criticism Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has rejected comments from the head of the ANZ Bank describing the Federal Government as weak. Abetz slams workplace safety laws The Federal Opposition says the proposed regulations that will underpin national workplace safety laws are unworkable. Anti carbon tax protesters rally in Sydney The anti-carbon lobby is continuing its pressure on the Federal Government with over 1,000 people attending a protest at Blacktown in Sydney's west.
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Clarke ton helps Aussies to victory Michael Clarke celebrated his captaincy debut with a responsible century as Australia raced to an emphatic 60-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening one-day international on Saturday. Waratahs collect points in Perth New South Wales posted a convincing 31-3 victory over Western Force in their Super Rugby clash at Perth Oval. Hardened Warriors continue revival The New Zealand Warriors continued their season's resurgence with a hard-worked 24-12 win over the Sydney Roosters in a bruising encounter at Mt Smart Stadium.
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Skeletons dug from Bedlam burial ground Archaeologists have unearthed hundreds of skeletons at a 16th century burial ground in the heart of the city that once served London's most notorious psychiatric hospital, the original Bedlam. Climate beliefs change with the weather US researchers have found people's climate beliefs blow hot and cold depending upon the weather of the day. Cameras to keep watch on migrating whales The Sunshine Coast Marine Animal Release Team will use head cameras to capture images of whales being released this migration season.
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Maatsuyker Island makeover Historic buildings at Australia's southern-most lighthouse have had a renovation rescue. Japan to keep pumping radioactive water into sea Japan will pump radioactive water into the sea from a crippled nuclear plant until Sunday, a day later than previously planned, its nuclear safety agency said. Carbon tax supporters converge on Brisbane CBD Hundreds of people have rallied in Brisbane's CBD to show their support for the Federal Government's plan to price carbon.
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