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Security scare at New Delhi airport

05 Dec 2008, 8:02AM

Asia-Pacific | The Indian capital's international airport was the scene of a major security scare overnight but no incidents have been confirmed, a senior security official said.Read more

Europe slashes rates to tackle recession

Euro notes and money

05 Dec 2008, 7:31AM

Europe | European banks attempted to ward off spreading recessions by slashing their key lending rates to boost businesses. Read more

National health emergency in Zimbabwe

05 Dec 2008, 7:54AM

Africa | Zimbabwe's government is pleading for international help after declaring a national emergency over a cholera epidemic that has left 560 dead. Read more

Senators defy coalition over infrastructure

The Australian Senate. (AAP)

05 Dec 2008, 6:51AM

Australia | Six opposition senators have split from the coalition to vote against government plans to raid the $2.4 billion Communications Fund. Read more

Middle Eastern funded bank 'absurd'

04 Dec 2008, 6:39PM

Middle East | Treasurer Wayne Swan has rejected suggestions that the government struck a deal to channel funds from the Middle East into a new infrastructure bank. Read more

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Mumbai Attacks

Tough action 'needed'

Tough action 'needed'

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges Pakistan to take a 'tough line' on terrorism.

India looks at road to recovery

Obama’s Presidency

Obama team

Obama team

US president-elect Barack Obama names New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary.

Obama names commerce secretary

The Financial Crisis

Running on empty

Running on empty

The boss of troubled car maker Ford offers to work for $1 a year as Detroit lobbies Congress for an auto bailout package.

Ford sees at least breakeven in 2011

Climate Change

Missing possums

Missing possums

Scientists blame climate change for the extinction the white lemuroid possum in far north Queensland.

Murray-Darling in federal hands

ASX closes in negative territory

ASX closes in negative territory

04 Dec 2008, 4:40PM

The Australian share market lost its earlier strong gains to close little changed after the miners dragged the bourse down on fears of more commodity price falls. Read more

Lourdes judges quit their miracle post

Lourdes judges quit their miracle post

04 Dec 2008, 1:02PM

An international doctors' panel appointed by the Roman Catholic Church says it's getting out of the "miracle" business at Lourdes. Read more

'Tis the season to be cyber shopping

'Tis the season to be cyber shopping

04 Dec 2008, 12:50PM

One in three Australians won't battle the Christmas crowds this year as more turn to high-speed cyber shopping. Read more

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