Prince Andrew launches Twitter account

THE Duke of York has become the first member of the Royal Family to join Twitter under their own name. Andrew's Twitter membership was launched today with the simple tweet "Welcome to my Twitter account - AY". Tweets signed AY, for Andrew York,...

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US stocks up on jobs data, Europe outlook

US stocks have continued their upward trajectory following a strong US jobs report and improving sentiment over Europe's prospects. Five minutes into trade on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 70.65 (0.47 per cent) to 15,206.49....

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Labor, coalition tied at 50%: Newspoll

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has widened his lead over Tony Abbott as the country's preferred leader, according to a new poll. The latest Newspoll, published in The Australian on Tuesday, shows the ALP and the coalition tied at 50 per cent each...

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Rudd can debate himself, Turnbull says

IF Opposition Leader Tony Abbott doesn't turn up to debate Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday, Mr Rudd could always use the occasion to debate himself, Malcolm Turnbull says. Mr Turnbull said Mr Abbott wasn't refusing to have a debate. He...

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Indonesia 'could do more' to stop boats

INDONESIA could do much more to stem the flow of asylum seeker through their territory and could easily shut down people smuggling operations, a former senior army officer says. Retired Major General Jim Molan, who served as Australian defence...

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Baath party replaces Syrian vice president

SYRIA'S ruling Baath party, headed by the country's embattled President Bashar al-Assad, says some of its top leadership will be replaced, including Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's quick,...

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Man dies in fatal Sydney shooting

Eels prop binned over brain snap VIDEO AND POLL: MANLY'S Steve Matai had to be restrained by teammates after being punched flush in the face by Eels prop Mitchell Allgood. Who's the girl behind racy Roxy ad AUSTRALIAN women's surfwear...

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Referee beheaded in northeast Brazil

A REFEREE has been lynched and decapitated by a mob in northeastern Brazil after he fatally stabbed a player who refused to leave the pitch during an amateur soccer game. News+ Oops! Please register or log in to continue. (It's quick, easy and...

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