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.
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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.
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