Aust journo happy over kidnap arrest
A SOMALI national has been arrested in Canada over the 2008 kidnapping of Australian journalist Nigel Brennan and Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout.
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Bodies of mum, daughter found in Mexico
MEXICAN authorities say the dismembered bodies of a Russian woman and her 12-year-old daughter have been found in a garage.
Bill Cosby wins delay in US court case
A US judge has put on hold a subpoena for a woman who settled a previous case against Bill Cosby, delaying the efforts of three women suing the comedian.
Racial identity question over US activist
QUESTIONS are being raised over the ethnicity of US activist Rachel Dolezal who portrays herself as black, with her parents insisting she is caucasian.
Experts report to UN on Hammarskjold death
AN expert panel has delivered a report to the UN on the mysterious 1961 plane crash that killed former secretary-general Dag Hammarskjold.
US ‘targeting N Korea with live anthrax’
NORTH Korea’s UN ambassador says the United States is trying to use “deadly weapons of mass destruction”.
US Secretary of State leaves hospital
US Secretary of State John Kerry is out of hospital, nearly two weeks after breaking his right thigh in a bicycling accident in France.
Austria stops processing asylum requests
AUSTRIAN officials have reportedly stopped processing asylum requests ahead of an EU meeting.
Foo Fighters singer falls off Sweden stage
FOO Fighters singer Dave Grohl has been injured after falling off the stage during a concert in Sweden.
Mexico cheer-dance Nazi routine criticised
A CHEER-DANCE team of about two dozen girls aged 10 to 16 and one boy in Mexico has drawn criticism for a routine involving flags with swastikas.
Twitter axes private message limit
TWITTER will remove the 140-character limit on private Direct Messages sent between users but the limit will remain for public tweets posted to the site.
Hack exposes info on US military personnel
HACKERS have accessed sensitive background information submitted by intelligence and military personnel seeking security clearances, officials say.
Greece to present new debt deal proposals
GREECE says it will present its creditors with new proposals over the weekend in a bid to revive stalled bailout discussions
Boy killed playing with gun in US
A BOY who found a pistol in his mother’s purse has fatally shot himself in the US city of Cincinnati.
Indon labels Abbott unethical over boats
AN Indonesian official says Tony Abbott’s comments on boat turn-backs could be interpreted as endorsing bribery and might encourage people smuggling.
East Timor drops Aust spying case at UN
EAST Timor has dropped litigation against Australia after it returned documents its agents seized from a lawyer working for the tiny ex-Indonesian island.
Death penalty tortures families: Atlaoui
THE wife of a man who avoided execution alongside Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan says their families must be supported and remembered.
Germanwings pilot researched deadly drugs
THE co-pilot who crashed Germanwings Flight 9525 searched for the term “living will” the day before the crash, German prosecutors say.
Interpol suspends $29m FIFA project
INTERPOL is freezing the use of financial contributions from FIFA which are used to fight match-fixing due to the soccer body’s bribery scandal.
Pakistan orders Save the Children to leave
FOREIGN employees of charity group Save the Children in Pakistan have been ordered to to leave the country within 15 days.
Bangkok a stopover for Aust IS recruit
THAI security officials are monitoring the movements of alleged IS recruits using Bangkok to transit to Syria and Iraq, including Australians.
France expands Germanwings probe
THREE investigative judges have been appointed to lead a French manslaughter probe into the Germanwings crash, in which 150 people died.
Voice of Apollo 11 launch dies
JACK King, who called out the launch sequence for NASA’s Apollo 11 moon shot and other flights, has died aged 84.
US regulators target fake crowdfunders
PEOPLE who fail to complete projects after receiving public backing through crowdfunding are being targeted by US regulators.
BB King’s daughters claim ‘missing’ will
BB King’s four daughters who were snubbed in their late father’s will dated 2007 have suggested there is another will.
Computer games boost maths skills: study
STUDENTS who played computer games as part of their maths lessons had improved numeracy skills, but literacy ability was not affected, a new study says.
Six Legionnaires’ cases in Christchurch
A COOLING tower has been pinpointed as the source of a Legionnaires’ outbreak in Christchurch, which has affected six people.
Phil Rudd to miss AC/DC’s New Zealand show
PHIL Rudd won’t be on stage during AC/DC’s New Zealand shows after pleading guilty to drug possession charges and one count of threatening to kill.
Clinton uses mother’s plight in campaign
PRESIDENTIAL hopeful, Hillary Rodham Clinton, will tell campaign supporters her mother’s influence gave her a sense of obligation to help others.
Pentagon releases price tag for war on IS
THE US is spending an average of $US9 a day on the war against IS in Iraq and Syria, with the air force bearing two-thirds of the total spending.
No minister at summit due to Java wedding
A COUNTER-TERRORISM summit in Sydney clashed with the wedding of President Joko Widodo’s son resulting in Indonesia not sending a minister. minister.
California kangaroo skin battle heats up
THE Australian government is urging California to abolish a ban on kangaroo skin imports, despite concerns from animal rights groups.
Kiwi faces 18 yrs in Bali jail over drugs
THE prosecution in the case of New Zealander Antony de Malmanche argues he should spend 18 years in jail for bringing drugs into Bali.
Oliver! star Ron Moody dies aged 91
ACTOR Ron Moody, who was nominated for the best actor Oscar in 1968 for his performance as Fagin in the hit film version of Oliver!, has died aged 91.
‘Neglected’ UK donkey unmoved by help
A NEGLECTED donkey reported to animal welfare officers in Scotland has turned out to be a life-sized garden ornament.
Indon to probe claims Aust paid boat crew
INDONESIA has expressed concerns about claims a migrant boat crew were paid by the Australian navy to turn back.
Appeal in NZ climate change refugee case
A KIRIBATI plans to argue in the New Zealand Supreme Court that his family’s health is at risk if they return to the low-lying island nation.
AC/DC’s Phil Rudd sentencing delayed
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd won’t find out if he’s going to jail until July after his sentencing was delayed by two weeks.
Rocky film producer Robert Chartoff dies
ROBERT Chartoff, who produced all the Rocky movies including the latest instalment Creed, has died aged 81.
Obama approves 450 more troops for Iraq
ANOTHER 450 US troops being sent to help train Iraqi forces will focus on efforts to wrest back control of provincial capital Ramadi.
Too much screen time affects boys’ bones
A NORWEGIAN study says boys who spend too much time in front of the TV or on the computer risk having weaker bones.
Diet at conception can affect baby’s DNA
RESEARCHERS say a baby’s DNA can be affected by what their mother eats before pregnancy and one gene is especially sensitive to these changes.
Indonesian women ‘can help combat terror’
INDONESIA’S Minister for Women says authorities must use women’s influence to help stop radicalisation.
Peanuts could protect against cancer
RESEARCHERS in the Netherlands say peanuts and tree nuts could contribute to lower death rates from cancer and heart disease.
Hottest hobbies may surprise
HOBBIES that impress on the NZ singles scene include watching movies, listening to music and fine dining, rather than action sports.
Guatemalan president may face charges
THE Guatamalan president could face criminal charges over allegations of criminal conspiracy if lawmakers rescind his immunity from prosecution.
New York manhunt extended to Vermont
AUTHORITIES in the US state of Vermont have warned residents to watch for two convicted murderers who escaped a New York prison.
Overseas scam stings NZ firm for $NZ800k
NZ police say overseas crooks are setting up fake websites to piggyback on legitimate financial companies’ claims.
Police close in on Hollywood hackers
US police have traced the Hollywood hacking scandal, where nude photos of celebrities were posted online, to two Chicago houses.
Jawbone files 2nd lawsuit against Fitbit
FITNESS tracker-maker Jawbone is suing its rival Fitbit again, alleging the company has violated all its patents.
Chimps ‘can smile like humans’
UK researchers say a study looking at chimpanzees facial expressions may explain the evolution of human smiles.
NZ PM worried about phone hacking
NEW Zealand Prime Minister John Key says he throws his mobile phone away every three months and never has it in a room when he’s having private meetings.
UK Nobel laureate creates sexism storm
A NOBEL Prize-winning British scientist has stood by his assertion that mixed-gender labs are “disruptive”.
Thai murder charge against WA man dropped
A WEST Australian man in Thailand has had a murder charge against him dropped after CCTV footage backed his claim he acted in self defence.
Design for final World Trade Center tower
DANISH architect Bjarke Ingels says the tower at 2 World Trade Center will be 80 storeys and appear as seven separate boxes stacked together.
Vatican to share tax info with US
VATICAN and US officials have signed an agreement to encourage foreign financial institutions to share tax information about US account holders.
Ex-BlackBerry CEO talks about Apple
FORMER BlackBerry boss admits the company’s rush to copy Apple’s iphone was devastating.
US woman on murder charge over ‘abortion’
A US woman is charged with murder for aborting her foetus – because she and her boyfriend had broken up – by taking pills she purchased over the internet.
Who’s who in the Noor Ellis trial
INDONESIAN woman Noor Ellis has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for ordering the murder of her Australian businessman husband Robert Ellis.
Indonesia volcano at high alert level
AUTHORITIES are closely monitoring Mount Sinabung on Sumatra following a fresh burst of activity.
Cop with gun at Texas pool party quits
A US police chief in Texas says the actions of an officer who pulled a gun at a teenage pool party are indefensible.
Sex exploitation by UN peacekeepers
THE UN is investigating reports that some of its peacekeepers received sex in exchange for money, employment, goods or services.
San Francisco’s health warning on drinks
SAN Francisco is set to slap health warnings on ads for fizzy drinks, saying they contribute to obesity, diabetes and other health problems.
Mars test parachute fails in NASA test
A GIANT parachute being tested for landing manned spacecraft on Mars has disintegrated on deployment over Hawaii, NASA says.
BB King estate fight looms
THE battle over the estate of US blues legend BB King will be fought out in a Las Vegas court.
UK garden invaded in Game Of Gnomes
GNOMES arranged in 30 rows of three have been left in a front garden in southwest England, mystifying police and the woman who owns the house.
Germanwings crash bodies returning home
A TOTAL of 44 Germanwings victims’ coffins are expected to be flown from Marseille, France, to Duesseldorf, Germany.
Piglets on the loose after US truck crash
AS many as 400 piglets have been killed in a truck crash in the US but more of the 2200 animals involved have run off into nearby woods.
Playmobil founder dies
THE man behind Playmobil, the toy brand that launched more than 40 years ago and now has 2.8 billion plastic figures, has died.
Aceh imposes curfew on women
WOMEN in the Indonesian province of Aceh now have a curfew which requires them to be home by 11pm.
Actress Mary Ellen Trainor dies
MARY Ellen Trainor who played a police psychiatrist in Lethal Weapon film and its sequels died last month in California.
Queen to lead tribute to Gurkhas
FOR 200 years Gurkhas have fought alongside British armed forces from Gallipoli to Iraq and Afghanistan, enhancing their reputation as tough fighters.
Strong quake felt in Athens
ATHENS has been rattled by an earthquake which has struck about 80km north of the Greek capital.
First gay wedding in Guam
THE lesbians who sued for the right to marry in the US territory of Guam were the first gay couple to be issued a marriage licence there.
Beheaded James Foley remembered
17 journalists were killed in Syria last year, making it the deadliest place in the world for journalists for the third consecutive year.
FIFA-financed movie nets only $US900
UNITED Passions, a $US30 million ‘unwatchable’ film purporting to portray the history of FIFA has bombed at the box office.
Two nuns stuck in a convent lift
TWO nuns in Italy who were stuck in a convent lift for three days prayed to be rescued and were saved by a diligent cleaning lady who raised the alarm.
Barbie can rock flat shoes as part of more
AFTER 56 years, Barbie is finally getting flat shoes as Mattel looks to give the doll a new street style.
Ex US officer Slager indicted for murder
FORMER US police officer Michael Slager has been indicted for murder after a video captured him shooting a black man eight times.
Bladder cancer hits women worse
WOMEN are being urged to watch for signs of bladder cancer, with health experts saying many mistake the illness for a less serious urine infection.
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