Two killed in Bahrain car bomb explosion

TWO people have been killed and a third seriously injured when a car exploded in Bahrain. The three were inside the vehicle when two successive explosions took place. Police investigating the scene in Muqsha, north of the capital Manama, said...

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Bin Laden library causes storm in Pakistan

A DECISION by an Islamic seminary for women to name its library after former al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has caused a controversy in Pakistan's capital. Maulana Abdul Aziz of the Red Mosque, known for its alleged links to militant groups,...

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Fourteen killed in Syria car bombing

A POWERFUL car bomb has exploded outside a mosque in a pro-government district of central Syria, killing 14 peoples, state-run Syrian television reported. The bombing occurred as worshippers left the Bilal al-Habshi mosque on the edge of Akrama...

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India election marred by rebel threats

INDIANS have cast their ballots on the biggest day of voting in the country's general election, streaming into polling stations even in areas where leftist rebels threatened violence. Nationwide voting began on April 7 and runs through to May...

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Royals to visit Easter Show

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join thousands of Australians at the Royal Easter show, though it's not known if they'll have a chance to taste a Dagwood dog. William and Kate are scheduled to meet students and teachers on Friday before...

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Five arrested over SA opals theft

Five people have been charged after the theft of valuable opals from a South Australian hotel. Source: AAP THREE men and two boys have been charged after the theft of valuable opals from a motel at Coober Pedy in South Australia's mid-north....

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Two shootings in Sydney's west

POLICE in Sydney's west are investigating two suburban shootings which occurred in nearby suburbs and just an hour apart. There was no indication that the incidents were linked. Police were called at 7.30pm on Wednesday, and told a man had...

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Two Vic men arrested over $12K fuel heist

Two men have been arrested after a three-month investigation into petrol theft across Melbourne. Source: AAP TWO men have been nabbed over the theft of more than $12,000 worth of petrol across Melbourne. Police found more than 800 litres...

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Thai Navy against me: Aust journalist

AN Australian journalist set to face a Thai court on charges of criminal defamation and computer crimes says the Royal Thai Navy aims to shut down his website over its reporting on human trafficking and alleged ties to Thai security forces. Alan...

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Vic govt to consider IBAC changes

VICTORIA'S corruption watchdog could be beefed up after complaining it can't investigate some claims. The Victorian government says it will consider changes to the integrity regime after the year-old watchdog called for stronger investigative...

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Chinese pork firm execs get $US597m reward

CHINESE pork producer WH Group has issued shares worth $US597 million ($A636.02 million) to two of its executives as a reward for their contribution in the acquisition of US giant Smithfield Foods, a company filing shows. WH Group, formerly known...

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It's a royal croc block for George

Prince George and the NT's crocodile George will not meet in Sydney due to quarantine restrictions. Source: AAP THE royals aren't the only ones who cause a kerfuffle when travelling - it has proven so difficult to fly George the royal crocodile...

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Coca-Cola's profit dips

COCA-COLA'S first-quarter profit has fallen nearly eight per cent as the world's biggest beverage maker faced a stronger dollar and sold less soda. But the company sold more of its non-carbonated drinks worldwide, and its earnings matched expectations....

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US retail sales up a strong 1.1 per cent

US retail sales in March rose by the largest amount in 18 months, led by strong gains in sales of cars, furniture and a number of other products. The Commerce Department said on Monday that retail sales rose 1.1 per cent in March, the best showing...

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Youth jobs in national service: Lambie

COMBAT youth unemployment with national service. That's what Palmer United Party senator-elect Jacqui Lambie suggests. The former Australian Army soldier who joins the upper house in July wants to see a greater utilisation of military national...

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Woolies breached shopper docket agreement

Retailer Woolworths has breached an agreement it had with the ACCC over its fuel shopper dockets. Source: AAP MOTORISTS will still be able to get big fuel discounts by combining supermarket and petrol fuel discounts offered by retail giants...

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Citigroup's earnings edge higher

CITIGROUP says its first-quarter earnings rose, beating the expectations of Wall Street analysts. The bank made $US4.1 billion ($A4.38 billion) in the first quarter, after stripping out the effects of an accounting change and a tax item. That...

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French tourist missing in western SA

A FRENCH woman has disappeared in a remote part of South Australia. Aurelie Lhorme, 30, was last seen in her parked car near the Head of the Bight Whale Watching Centre, near the Nullabor Plain, on Saturday night. Her car was found in the same...

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Bombings kill at least 16 people in Iraq

A CAR bomb has gone off in a commercial area of a restive northern Iraqi city, killing at least 10 people, while a separate bombing killed 6 people, officials say. The explosives-laden parked car targeted a joint Iraqi army and police patrol while...

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Warning over illegal used tyres

Experts have warned that motorists could be at risk after buying substandard tyres to save money. Source: AAP EXPERTS have warned that more than a million motorists could be at risk of serious accidents and prosecution after buying substandard...

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Second strong earthquake hits Solomons

ANOTHER powerful earthquake has struck the Solomon Islands, the second strong temblor of the day to hit the South Pacific country. The magnitude 7.7 quake struck at 11.36pm local time on Sunday, with an epicentre 328km southeast of the capital...

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