Sandstorms blanket Beijing in yellow dust
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Beijing residents woke up Saturday to find the Chinese capital blanketed in yellow dust as a sandstorm caused by a severe drought in the north swept into the city.
Red Shirts flood streets to enlist public support
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Thousands of Thai protesters packed trucks, cars and motorbikes in a carnival-like convoy Saturday aimed at winning over the capital's residents in their flagging class war against the government.
Polls close as SA leaders tip tight finish
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Labor and the Liberals in SA face a nervous wait as votes are counted in a tight contest.
Leaders confident as Tasmanian polls close
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Hundreds of thousands of Tasmanians have lodged their votes in a state election that could end Labor's 12-year hold on majority Government.
'Frustrated youths' gain support after racing riot
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Australia's drag racing association says the Victorian Government must bear some responsibility for fuelling the frustrating of motor sports fans, following a riot in Melbourne's south-east.
Sixth soldier wounded in roadside bomb
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It has been discovered a sixth Australian soldier was wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan this week.
Mainwaring died after 'cocaine binge'
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A confidential report on the death of former AFL footballer Chris Mainwaring has revealed he died of a seizure after consuming a large amount of cocaine.
Black Caps on the ropes
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New Zealand face an uphill battle to avoid defeat in the first Test against Australia at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Disaster declaration issued as Ului nears
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North Queensland communities may be forced to evacuate when Cyclone Ului approaches.
92yo relieved as beloved Torana returned
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A 92-year-old Melbourne woman is celebrating the return of her much-loved car after it was stolen last week.
Aussies tighten grip
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New Zealand's first innings started in disastrous fashion on day two of the opening Test against Australia at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Saturday.
Aussies line up for world's largest toilet queue
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Around 300 Melburnians have lined up to become part of the world's largest toilet queue.
Police drag men from burning car
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Two police officers who dragged two men from a burning car in Frankston in Victoria's south say they were just doing their job.
Police say 'music producer' scammed $6.5m
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A man has been charged over fraud offences worth more than $6.5 million.
Aussies declare in Wellington
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Marcus North reached his fourth Test century shortly before Australia declared its first innings closed at 5 for 459 during the second session on day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.
Kangaroo knocks runner unconscious
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A Canberra vet says a kangaroo that attacked and knocked unconscious a man out jogging was probably acting to protect his territory.
Police draw Taser on violent teen
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Police officers came close to firing a Taser at a party in Sydney's west this morning.
12yo believed involved in screwdriver robbery
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A boy as young as 12 is believed to have been involved in the robbery of an Adelaide service station early this morning.
Hotels shrug off Obama no-show
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The hospitality industry says the cancellation of US president Barack Obama's visit to Canberra will not have a negative effect on hotel operators.
Timber power plan under fire
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Conservationists say the town of Eden on the far south coast of New South Wales will be blighted by toxic pollution if a plan to produce power from wood goes ahead.
Dutch navy frees suspected pirates
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The Dutch Navy has freed 20 suspected Somali pirates that it nabbed in the lawless waters off the restive Horn of Africa nation and the Seychelles coast.
Floods cut off last road to Goodooga
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The town of Goodooga in north-western New South Wales is now isolated by floodwaters which have moved down from Queensland.
Clarke, North stand firm
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New Zealand failed to make a breakthrough in the morning session, as Australia steered itself to a formidable total on day two of the first Test in Wellington on Saturday.
Boat intercepted near Christmas Island
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A boat with 92 asylum seekers on board has been intercepted off the coast of Western Australia.
Taliban arrests a 'setback' to peace process
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The former head of the UN's mission to Afghanistan, Kai Eide, has criticised Pakistan for arresting senior members of the Taliban.
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