Seven killed in Florida hostage drama

SIX people have been shot dead in a hostage drama near the US city of Miami that ended when police killed the suspect. The man allegedly took neighbours hostage in a Hialeah apartment building for reasons not immediately known, said police spokesman...

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Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn to face trial

FRENCH former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will face trial on pimping charges along with 12 others in connection with an alleged prostitution ring at a Lille hotel, the local prosecutors' office says. Prosecutors had in June called for the charges...

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General strike as Tunisia mourns slain MP

TUNISIA has marked a day of mourning after gunmen killed a leading opposition figure, sparking fresh political turmoil, protests and a general strike which took Tunis to near standstill. National airline Tunisair and European airlines cancelled...

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Togo 'shuts radio station' over reports

AUTHORITIES in Togo have shut down a radio station that aired reports of fraud as the country holds elections, the opposition says. The polls in the west African nation had been delayed for months by waves of protests and the opposition had...

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Facebook shares soar, lifting Nasdaq

FACEBOOK shares have soared on strong earnings in opening trade, lifting the Nasdaq, while overall the markets were in negative territory. In the first 10 minutes of trade on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 47.60 (0.31 per...

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US jobless claims climb

MORE people filed new claims for US unemployment insurance benefits last week as the jobs market slowly improves. Initial jobless claims rose to 343,000 in the week ending July 20, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's upwardly revised...

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United boosts 2Q earnings 38 per cent

THE parent of United Airlines says its profit rose 38 per cent as it spent less on fuel and slightly boosted fares. United cut flying by 2 per cent compared to a year earlier, but passengers paid slightly more to fly. Also, United's fuel bill...

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Dell buyout offer boosted; vote postponed

THE buyout offer for Dell led by company founder Michael Dell has been raised slightly, and a shareholder vote on the plan postponed until August 2. The offer from Michael Dell and the private equity firm Silver Lake was boosted to $US13.75...

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PepsiCo's profit climbs

PEPSICO Inc has reported a higher quarterly profit that topped Wall Street expectations, as price increases for its popular Frito-Lay snacks helped lift revenue. In its Americas beverage unit, volume fell 3.5 per cent, with sodas in North America...

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Aust science prepares for pandemic

AUSTRALIAN researchers are joining forces with scientists overseas to prepare for the next human pandemic. A new SARS-like virus has emerged in the Middle East and killed 45 people, and in China a new strain of bird flu is killing people instead...

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Ford earns $US1.2bn in second quarter

FORD Motor Co says it's earned $US1.2 billion ($A1.3 billion) in the second quarter as US pickup truck demand and growing sales in China offset losses in Europe. Ford raised its forecast based on the April-June results. The Dearborn, Michigan-based...

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New prince has long wait to inherit throne

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced the birth of their child via press release and Twitter. Source: AAP EDS: updates with comments from Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. By Julian Drape, AAP London Correspondent LONDON, July 23 AAP...

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'Corpse flower' attracts thousands in US

Up to 20,000 visitors have packed the US Botanic Garden to catch a whiff of the corpse flower. Source: AAP IT seems a more fitting subject for an Edgar Allan Poe story: a towering maroon blossom that emits the odour of rotting flesh. ...

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Pressure mounts for Morsi release in Egypt

Four people died and more than 20 have been injured as protests continue to grow violent in Egypt. Source: AAP PRESSURE is growing on Egypt's new leaders to release Mohamed Morsi from detention as clashes between supporters and opponents of...

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US stocks rise on earnings, China hopes

US stocks have opened higher after several leading companies bested earnings estimates and as investors welcomed news that China may enact new economic stimulus policies. Five minutes into trade on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped...

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Discovery could halt breast cancer relapse

AUSTRALIAN scientists have made a discovery that could lead to a simple blood test with the potential to conquer treatment-resistant breast cancer. The breakthrough relates to the most common form of the disease, oestrogen-receptor positive breast...

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Men caught with 424 illegal abalone in NSW

TWO men are facing up to 10 years in prison each after they were allegedly caught on NSW's south coast with a total of 424 abalone destined for the black market. In the first case, a 38-year-old man from Ulladulla was discovered with 222 abalone...

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US stocks open mixed as earnings pick up

US stocks have opened mixed after an uneven batch of earnings reports painted a so-so picture of economic activity. Five minutes into trade on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 14.79 (0.10 per cent) to 15,528.95. The broad-based...

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Keli Lane's two-day appeal set to start

KELI Lane is set to appeal her conviction more than two years after she was jailed for murdering her newborn baby. The former elite water polo player was jailed in 2011 for at least 13 years and five months for the 1996 murder of her two-day-old...

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PM Abe wins big in Japanese poll

JAPANESE voters have handed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a thumping victory in upper house elections, exit polls show, likely ushering in a new period of stability for the politically volatile nation. Sunday's projected victory means both chambers...

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