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Jubilant Americans hail bin Laden's death Celebrations have broken out in the United States on news Al Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden is dead. US forces kill Al Qaeda figurehead in firefight US president Barack Obama has confirmed the United States has conducted an operation in which Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed. War against terrorism not over: Gillard Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the death of Osama bin Laden comes as a "small measure of justice" to the Australians who have lost family members in terrorist attacks. Obama confirms death of 9/11 mastermind US President Barack Obama has confirmed that Al Qaeda terrorist and the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks Osama Bin Laden has been killed. Former US leaders celebrate 'victory for America' Former US presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush have welcomed the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
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The death of bin Laden: the world reacts US president Barack Obama has this afternoon confirmed that Osama bin Laden is dead. It is one of the biggest stories of the decade since 9/11... the world of instant commentary reacted accordingly. This is a segment of that unfolding global story... The downward spiral: from substance to spin Federal politics is now a never ending election campaign in which every action is treated as if it is the last thing voters will remember before going to the polls. The bridesmaid dilemma Even before seeing the gorgeous Pippa Middleton trail behind her sister, the catfight media coverage was inevitable. Honest Jim: the science is not settled Sceptics are often accused of denying the evidence, but if one blindly believes a theory that is vulnerable to unexamined assumptions and then who exactly is in denial? Tonight, I can report to the American people ...
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Police shoot man on Melbourne street Victorian police have shot a man at Windsor in Melbourne's inner-south. Abbott slams teacher bonus plan Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says it should be up to school principals to decide how much their teachers get paid. War against terrorism not over: Gillard Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the death of Osama bin Laden comes as a "small measure of justice" to the Australians who have lost family members in terrorist attacks.
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War against terrorism not over: Gillard Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the death of Osama bin Laden comes as a "small measure of justice" to the Australians who have lost family members in terrorist attacks. People smuggler whistleblower fears for his life An Iraqi refugee who exposed people smugglers in Indonesia on ABC TV's Four Corners program says his life is in constant danger. Americans on alert as terrorism risk remains The US State Department has issued a global travel alert to all American citizens following the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, saying there could be an outbreak of anti-American violence.
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More power to the people in George Town Transmission company Transend has announced it will spend $21 million on a substation at George Town in northern Tasmania. Economist backs budget jobs forecast A leading economist says the federal budget jobs forecast is reasonable and suggests the Government is taking an optimistic view of the economy. Carbon bank proposed to manage tax revenue Australia has a Reserve Bank for managing monetary policy, so why not an independent bank for managing a carbon price?
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Abbott slams teacher bonus plan Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says it should be up to school principals to decide how much their teachers get paid. Building standards hailed as boost for disabled A Northern Territory disability advocate says new building standards will remove significant barriers for disabled people by allowing them to access more services and employment. Microchip pets or face fines Canberra cat and dog owners now face fines if they fail to have their pets fitted with microchips.
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Dorsey delays Breakers' title charge Ron Dorsey hit two clutch three-pointers to keep Cairns' hopes of a maiden NBL championship alive with an 85-81 win in double-overtime in game two against New Zealand at the Snakepit on Sunday. Tendulkar gets win as birthday gift Mumbai Indians gifted birthday boy and skipper Sachin Tendulkar a 37-run victory in an Indian Premier League match against Deccan Chargers overnight. Sharks' Smith fined for pub incident Cronulla half-back Tim Smith has been fined by police for remaining in the vicinity of a licensed premises after being refused entry.
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North coast MP comments on NSW power inquiry Coffs Harbour MP Andrew Fraser has welcomed the Premier's move to call an inquiry into the sale of the state's electricity assets. Researchers make progress in glaucoma fight An Australian research team says it is a step closer to overcoming some eye diseases. Endeavour mission delayed again NASA has scrubbed the planned launch of space shuttle Endeavour for the second time, with the blast off now delayed for at least a week.
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ex-HMAS Adelaide marker buoy goes missing National park trail 'environmentally unacceptable' The Environmental Protection Authority says a plan to build a 45 kilometre walk trail through the Fitzgerald River National Park is environmentaly unacceptable. UNE talks rural climate change solutions A Rural Climate Change Solutions Symposium gets underway this week at the University of New England in Armidale, in northern New South Wales.
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