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US judge throws out whale 'slavery' suit

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:02 +1100

A US judge has thrown out a whale "slavery" case filed by PETA against SeaWorld.

FBI releases file on Steve Jobs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:46:37 +1100

FBI has released a background check file conducted in 1991 on the late Apple founder Steve Jobs.

US approves first nuclear plant in decades

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:57:50 +1100

The US has approved its first new nuclear power reactors in decades, despite objections from the country's top regulator that safety issues raised by last year's Fukushima meltdown were not fully addressed.

Obama hails $25b US mortgage deal

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:47:17 +1100

President Barack Obama and top US mortgage lenders unveiled a landmark $25 billion deal to help struggling homeowners get back on their feet and to untether the moribund housing market.

Solid start by Woods at Pebble Beach

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:21:26 +1100

Watched by huge galleries after teeing off at the par-four 10th on the heavily tree-lined Spyglass Hill Golf Course, the former world number one reached the turn at two-under 34, five strokes off the early pace in the opening round.

Apple facing global protests over working conditions

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:20:36 +1100

Petitions denouncing working conditions at Chinese factories making Apple gadgets were delivered to the California firm's new Grand Central Station store Thursday.

I can go all the way, says Santorum

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:53:42 +1100

US Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum trained his sights on rival Mitt Romney after his shock three-state vote sweep, pressing his case that he can take his underdog campaign all the way to the White House.

Washington state backs gay marriage

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:10:29 +1100

Lawmakers in the northwestern US state of Washington voted in favor of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, which should soon be signed into law by the governor, officials said.

Three state sweep puts Santorum in play

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:48:00 +1100

Rick Santorum has been declared the winner in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado's Republican presidential nominating contests, thrashing Mitt Romney.

Nokia to cut 4,000 jobs in Finland, Hungary, Mexico

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:47:03 +1100

Nokia says it plans to cut 4,000 jobs at its smartphone manufacturing facilities in Finland, Hungary and Mexico by the end of 2012.

Santorum wins in Colorado

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:29:08 +1100

Christian conservative Rick Santorum scored a third win in Tuesday's Republican presidential voting contests with a victory in Colorado, the state's party chairman Ryan Call told CNN.

Man shoots nail into brain, survives

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45:49 +1100

A North Dakota man is lucky to be alive. He is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a nail gun.

John Butler Trio in Super Bowl ad furore

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:34:30 +1100

John Butler Trio said it was 'seeking advice' over a commercial played during the Super Bowl at the weekend after angry fans alleged the jingle ripped off one of the group's songs.

Obama tests marshmallow gun

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:33 +1100

US president Barack Obama marvels at the inventions on display at a White House youth Science Fair.

Sport in Brief: Giants get hero's welcome

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:12:57 +1100

The New York Giants have received a hero's welcome with a ticker tape parade in front of tens of thousands of fans after their Super Bowl victory.

Santorum hopes to shift Republican race with big win

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:50:56 +1100

Dark horse Rick Santorum cast himself as the Republicans' best shot at beating President Barack Obama as he sought to shift the race with a victory in the battleground state of Minnesota.

Court repeals US gay marriage ban

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:41:22 +1100

A US federal appeals court has struck down a California law that strips gays and lesbians of the right to marry, in America's long-running battle over same-sex marriage.

Amazon planning first real-world shop

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:42:26 +1100

Online retailer Amazon, which says it is to open a real-world shop, has posted a shrinking profit of $US177 million, down from $US416 million.

WADA urges US to hand over Armstrong info

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:19:30 +1100

World Anti-Doping Agency president John Fahey has urged US authorities to quickly hand over evidence on seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

Obama slaps new sanctions on Iran

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:18:44 +1100

US President Barack Obama unveiled new sanctions on Iran's central bank, tightening an economic choke hold with speculation rampant over a possible Israeli strike on Tehran's nuclear program.