Boston terror suspect's uncle speaks out

The uncle of the two Boston bombing suspects pleaded with his surviving nephew to turn himself in. Source: AAP AN angry uncle of the two Boston bombing suspects has pleaded with one nephew still on the run to "turn yourself in and ask forgiveness"...

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Man arrested over India girl's brutal rape

The kidnapping and brutal rape of a five-year-old Indian girl has triggered protests across India. Source: AAP INDIAN police say they have arrested the suspected rapist of a five-year-old girl who is battling for her life in hospital after...

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Aust share market closes slightly higher

THE Australian share market has made feeble gains, after resources stocks were spared a further pounding on Friday. The resources sector made a modest recovery from substantial losses over the week brought on by lower commodity prices and concerns...

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US basketball star faked anti-gay attack

A former US university basketball star (C) who faked being attacked has been sentenced to jail. Source: AAP A FORMER university basketball star convicted of lying to police about being attacked in her home by masked men who carved anti-gay...

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East-West Link still top priority: Abbott

OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has not steered away from promising funds for Melbourne's proposed East-West road tunnel, despite warnings in a new report that it might not be the best option. The 18km road project, which would connect the Eastern...

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Boston bomb suspect captured in pictures

US officials are denying reports that a suspect has been detained over the Boston Marathon bombings. Source: AAP US investigators have found images of a suspect who may have planted the bombs that killed three people and maimed scores more...

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NZ govt wants to strengthen telco security

THE government is changing the way it works with telecommunications companies because it needs stronger powers to deal with potential threats to national security, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says. Communications Minister Amy Adams announced...

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Buildplan workers need NSW govt support

THE NSW government must look after victims of the collapse of construction firm National Buildplan, which has left hundreds jobless and several subcontractors out of pocket, the state opposition says. The NSW-based construction group announced...

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Book made Schapelle's mum sick: court

Schapelle Corby's family are suing publisher Allen & Unwin over the 2011 book Sins of the Father. Source: AAP THE mother of Schapelle Corby says it was a long time before she could pick up a book telling the "untold story" of her daughter's...

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New Melbourne Airport terminal approved

The federal government has approved a new $400 million domestic terminal for Melbourne Airport. Source: AAP A NEW domestic terminal at Melbourne Airport will ease congestion and help drive economic growth, the federal government says. ...

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SA govt releases cabinet documents

THE South Australian Labor government has taken the unusual step of releasing a series of cabinet documents from 2002, its first year in office. Using the state's new 10-year rule on the release of cabinet papers, the government is making public...

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Queensland Rail to be statutory authority

QUEENSLAND'S passenger rail network is being primed for privatisation, the state opposition says. Transport Minister Scott Emerson announced on Monday that Queensland Rail (QR) will be changed from a government-owned corporation to a statutory...

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Shorten tells Canadians it's tough for ALP

THE federal government's landmark reforms will be at risk if Labor loses this year's election, a cabinet minister says. Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten has told Canada's opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) that despite their Australian...

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Vic govt wants a say in schools reform

THE Victorian government says it is being held to ransom over proposed education funding reforms. Prime Minister Julia Gillard says a total of $14.5 billion would be pumped into the sector from next year, with the commonwealth providing the...

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