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David Attenborough fit enough to reschedule Australian tour Thu, Jun 13, 2013LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran nature show presenter David Attenborough said on Thursday he had recovered sufficiently from heart surgery to reschedule a sell-out tour … More »
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Facebook tackles stock price complaints in first shareholder meeting SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg faced a barrage of … More »
- U.S. snooping revelations cause trouble for allies Mon, Jun 10, 2013
By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) - Revelations of a huge, secret U.S. Internet spying program have raised awkward questions for allies, forced to explain whether … More »
- US surveillance row washes up on Pacific allies' shores Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Rob Taylor and Naomi Tajitsu CANBERRA/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Unease over a clandestine U.S. data collection programme has rippled across the Pacific to two of … More »
- U.S. surveillance row washes up on Pacific allies' shores Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Rob Taylor and Naomi Tajitsu CANBERRA/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Unease over a clandestine U.S. data collection program has rippled across the Pacific to two of … More »
- U.S. surveillance revelations deepen European fears Sat, Jun 8, 2013
By Georgina Prodhan and Claire Davenport VIENNA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europeans reacted angrily on Friday to revelations that U.S. authorities had tapped the servers … More »
- Prince Philip: Duke of Edinburgh's longevity after health scares Fri, Jun 7, 2013
Philip, who turns 92 on Monday, is known for his active, healthy lifestyle but has suffered from a number of health problems in the last couple of years. … More »
- CA-ENTERTAINMENT Summary Thu, Jun 6, 2013
Helena Bonham Carter goes glam to play Elizabeth Taylor LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British actress Helena Bonham Carter will play late screen icon Elizabeth Taylor in … More »
- David Attenborough cancels Australia tour after heart surgery Tue, Jun 4, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran nature show presenter David Attenborough underwent emergency heart surgery in London on Tuesday to insert a pacemaker, forcing him to … More »
- Chef Jamie Oliver cooks up global expansion for Italian chain Tue, Jun 4, 2013
By Victor Coupe LONDON (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver inspired home cooks across Britain with his "pukka tukka" or nutritious food recipes and now he wants … More »
- Australian central bank keeps rates at 2.75% Tue, Jun 4, 2013
A man carries a floral arrangement a Reserve Bank of Australia branch in Sydney on April 2, 2013. Australia's central bank kept interest rates at a record low 2.75% … More »
- Warburton back soon, says Lions medic Sun, Jun 2, 2013
The British and Irish Lions were given a clean bill of health by their medical chief, who revealed that captain Sam Warburton could be in action against Western … More »
- Australia spy chief says new building safe Fri, May 31, 2013
Australia's spy chief has declared the nation's new intelligence headquarters secure after reports Chinese hackers stole the building's top secret blueprints. … More »
- Australian prime minister dodges another sandwich Thu, May 30, 2013
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was forced to dodge a flying sandwich for the second time this month Thursday when someone's salami lunch was flung at her … More »
- Obama, China's Xi to discuss cyber security in June meeting Tue, May 28, 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will discuss cyber security with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in California next week, as Washington … More »
- China Denies Oz Spy Agency HQ Cyber-Attack Tue, May 28, 2013
China has denied it was behind a cyber-attack on Australia's new intelligence agency headquarters. … More »
- China steals plans for new Australia spy HQ: report Tue, May 28, 2013
Chinese hackers have stolen top-secret blueprints of Australia's new intelligence agency headquarters, a report said Tuesday, but Foreign Minister Bob Carr insisted … More »
- Australian spy headquarters plans stolen by Chinese hackers: report Tue, May 28, 2013
By Rob Taylor CANBERRA (Reuters) - Chinese hackers have stolen the blueprints of a new multi-million-dollar Australian spy headquarters as part of a growing wave of … More »
- Australia's top Catholic cardinal says abuse claims have fallen Mon, May 27, 2013
By James Grubel CANBERRA (Reuters) - The head of the Catholic Church in Australia on Monday blamed a former culture of silence for the cover-up of child abuse by … More »
- Ford to halt car production in Australia in 2016 Thu, May 23, 2013
Ford Australia's head office in Melbourne on May 23, 2013. Ford says it will cease making vehicles at its unprofitable Australian plants in 2016 and axe 1,200 jobs, … More »
- Australia hits out over lengthy UAE court case Tue, May 21, 2013
Foreign Minister Bob Carr has blasted as "indefensible" the length of time the legal process took in the United Arab Emirates after an Australian man was jailed for … More »
- Oz Politican Attacked By Kangaroo While Jogging Fri, May 17, 2013
An Australian politician has been attacked by a kangaroo as he went for a morning jog. … More »
- Snorkel Tragedy: Children Left On Oz Beach Thu, May 16, 2013
Two children found alone on a remote Australian beach are in the care of the authorities after their mother was washed up dead and their father remains missing in a … More »
- Australia military looks at long-range Triton patrol drone Thu, May 16, 2013
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia is set to buy up to $3 billion worth of long-range maritime patrol drones and said on Thursday it had asked close ally the United … More »
- Australian government avoids recession but voters say thanks for nothing Mon, May 13, 2013
By James Grubel CANBERRA (Reuters) - Around 400,000 first-time voters go into Australia's September elections with no idea of economic hardship, adding to Treasurer … More »
- Australian aid spending on hold in tight budget Mon, May 13, 2013
Australia will delay its foreign aid spending targets and close its embassy in Budapest as the government scrambles to rein in costs to meet revenue shortfalls, … More »
- Gigantic balloon creature splits opinion in Australia Fri, May 10, 2013
A gigantic whale-like balloon with pendulous udder-like appendages, designed to mark the centenary of Australia's capital Canberra, has divided opinion, with some … More »
- Australian Mossad spy interfered in Israeli operation - TV report Tue, May 7, 2013
CANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian emigrant and disgraced Mossad spy who died in an Israeli jail in 2010 was arrested after interfering in a secret Israeli … More »
- Holocaust hero Wallenberg first honorary Australian Mon, May 6, 2013
Australia officially made Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg its first honorary citizen on Monday in recognition of the thousands of Jews he saved from the … More »
- Australians on Indonesia death row plead for lives Sun, May 5, 2013
Two Australian drug smugglers on death row in Indonesia have made a desperate plea for their lives, insisting they are reformed characters and deserve a second … More »
- Australian military to boost air power to focus on Indo-Pacific Fri, May 3, 2013
By James Grubel CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia announced a significant boost to its military air power on Friday, committing to buy up to new 100 Lockheed Martin … More »
- South Korean spies target Australian farm trade Thu, May 2, 2013
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Agents from South Korea's spy agency the National Intelligence Service (NIS) have tied to secure secret information about Australian trade, … More »
- Australian held on terror charges in Saudi Arabia Thu, May 2, 2013
An Australian is being detained on terrorism-related charges in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Bob Carr revealed Thursday, with the man's brother claiming he has … More »
- Australia's First Banknote To Fetch Millions Wed, May 1, 2013
Australia's first banknote, printed 100 years ago and found in a letter in England in 1999, has gone on sale for Aus\$3.5m (£2.3m), according to auctioneers. … More »
- Australian PM rules out election spree as high dollar hits budget Mon, Apr 29, 2013
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, well behind in opinion polls for elections in September, has ruled out a major spending spree to win … More »
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