Snowden's father seeks deal with US govt

THE father of fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has revealed he is trying to broker a compromise with the government that could bring his son back to the United States. In a letter to the Justice Department, Lonnie Snowden said through...

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Man with axe robs Tas supermarket

Wong: Why I betrayed Gillard OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott gave a "green light to the baying wolves'' to attack Julia Gillard on the basis of gender, senior Labor Minister Penny Wong says. Meet Kevin Rudd's secret weapon KEVIN Rudd is set...

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Rowhani envisages Iran detente with world

IRAN'S president-elect Hassan Rowhani has vowed to implement a policy of "constructive interaction" with world powers to build trust and diffuse tensions. "Moderation in foreign policy means neither surrender nor confrontation but constructive...

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WA premier declares war on green tape

WA Premier Colin Barnett has called for a high-level debate on environmental protection. Source: AAP COLIN Barnett has called for a high-level debate on environmental protection, saying the mining sector is being held back by unnecessary...

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Bowen must reject GrainCorp takeover: Nats

Treasurer Chris Bowen should reject the takeover of GrainCorp by a US food giant, the Nationals say. Source: AAP THE Nationals are calling on new Treasurer Chris Bowen to reject a foreign takeover of Australia's largest grains handler GrainCorp....

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Sony launches waterproof smartphone

SONY has launched a new waterproof android smartphone. The Xperia Z Ultra can be used underwater up to a depth of 1.5m, even allowing people to take pictures and film video in full HD below the surface, the company said. Launching it today,...

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Snowden 'stuck' at Moscow airport: Putin

Russia's Vladimir Putin (pic) says leaker Edward Snowden is still in a Moscow airport transit zone. Source: AAP US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has spent a fourth day at a Moscow airport with his onward travel plans still a mystery after...

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Snowden may be stuck in Russia: WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks says Edward Snowden may be forced to stay in Russia permanently because of US "bullying". Source: AAP THE WikiLeaks organisation says intelligence leaker Edward Snowden may be forced to stay in Russia permanently because the United...

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Markets to take PM change in their stride

THE federal Labor leadership change to Kevin Rudd is unlikely have a material impact on Australian financial markets. Mr Rudd won a caucus ballot against former prime minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday 57 to 45 votes. RBC Capital Markets head...

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Syria battles rage in Damascus, Aleppo

FIERCE battles have raged on the edges of Damascus as the army presses a major assault to crush rebels around the capital, a monitoring group and activists say. And in the contested city of Aleppo in the country's north, rebels attempted to advance...

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Russia denies links to Snowden, slams US

RUSSIA has denied it had any involvement in the travel of fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden and lashed out at Washington for accusing Moscow of assisting him. "We are in no way involved with either Mr Snowden, his relations with...

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European stocks slump on China, US fears

EUROPE'S main stock markets have rebounded after the recent slump that was sparked by concern about a Chinese credit crunch fears and the withdrawal of US economic stimulus, dealers say. Asian shares meanwhile mostly fell on Tuesday on the back...

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More needed to protect cruise passengers

AS more Australians take holiday cruises both the government and cruise operators need to do more to protect passengers, a parliamentary committee says. In a report tabled in parliament on Monday, the standing committee on social policy and...

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Homelessness definition broadened

THE definition of homelessness will be broadened under draft laws passed by parliament's lower house. People staying in crisis accommodation will be regarded as homeless under bills that passed the House of Representatives on Monday. The new...

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Snowden set to fly out of Russia

The United States is demanding Edward Snowden should "not be allowed to proceed further" overseas. Source: AAP US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden is set to fly out of Russia to seek asylum in Ecuador, as Washington demands Moscow hand over...

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Aust makes final bid to stop Japan whaling

Attorney General Mark Dreyfus will travel to The Hague in a bid to stop Japanese whaling. Source: AAP FEDERAL Attorney General Mark Dreyfus will head a last-ditch attempt by Australia to halt Japanese whaling in front of the International...

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Man dies after car smashes into tree

Crean rules out leadership challenge LABOR elder Simon Crean has ruled out instigating another leadership challenge, as tensions between the Rudd and Gillard camps hit fever pitch. Stabbing death caught on video VIDEO of man stumbling...

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SES crews on standby for wild weather

HUNDREDS of SES workers and volunteers are on standby across NSW to respond to expected flash flooding, gale force winds, dangerous surf and heavy downpours. A severe weather warning is in force for Sydney as well as the midnorth coast, Hunter...

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