Madonna Sued Over Perfume Logo This year is proving to be a trying one for Madonna, at least legally. Only two months after dismissing the "laughable" suit that "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis... (photo: AP / Joel Ryan) Rollingstone Celebrities Entertainment Music Photos Wikipedia: Madonna (entertainer) |
Gay marriage a distant dream around the world BANGKOK (AP) — China's government considered homosexuality a mental disorder until 2001. Mobs in Senegal have disinterred bodies of men they believe were gays and dragged... (photo: AP / Gerald Herbert) my SA Activists Gays Marriage Photos Wikipedia: Homosexuality |
NZ fruit and vegetable industry deeply worried about fruit fly find An Auckland suburb has been put under biosecurity lock-down after the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly. The single male fruit fly was caught in a routine surveillance... (photo: Creative Commons / Flickr upload bot) Australian Broadcasting Corporation Food Industry Nature Photos |
Bigger is better: Brain size affects intelligence Melbourne, May 10: "Size does matter" could be true for human brains as well, as a new study shows that brain size can have an affect not only on people`s thoughts and... (photo: Creative Commons / Susan NYC) The Siasat Daily Health People Photos Science |
World stocks dip as China trade data disappoints HONG KONG (AP) — World stock markets were mostly lower Thursday, as disappointing Chinese trade data added to investor gloom over the Europe's brewing sovereign debt... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) my SA China Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: DAX |
Markets Live: Stocks set for early losses Australian shares are expected to start the day with losses after global markets fell amid concern Greece's debt crisis is worsening as the nation struggles to form a... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) Canberra Times Greece Markets Photos Stock Wikipedia: Australian Securities Exchange |
Cuts to foreign aid 'could cost 250,000 lives' BITTER disappointment at the budget decision to strip back promised foreign aid worth almost $3 billion over the next four years has quickly turned to cynicism within... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe) Canberra Times Africa Aid Guinea Photos UN Wikipedia: Aid |
Dollar drop just what the doc ordered The Australian dollar's slide towards parity with the US dollar began at the end of last month, as the market began factoring in a Reserve Bank rate cut on May 1. It... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Canberra Times Currencies Economy Market Photos Wikipedia: United States dollar |
World stocks fall amid Greek political chaos BANGKOK (AP) -- World stock markets fell Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei closing at a three-month low, as political turmoil in Greece pushed the debt-crippled country... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) The Associated Press Bangkok Greek Photos Stock Wikipedia: DAX |
Passengers are poised to see flight costs take off AIRFARES will go up after the airport tax is increased by $8 to $55 per passenger as of July. Operators of 10 airports will be charged to recover the cost of airport... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Daily Telegraph Australia Airlines Business Photos Transport Wikipedia: Airport improvement fee |
Delay urged on indigenous referendum A REFERENDUM to recognise indigenous Australians in the Constitution should be delayed until after next year because of the "toxicity" that will surround the next federal... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz) The Australian Defeat Election Indigenous Photos Warning Wikipedia: Indigenous peoples |
Treasurer matches PM's breach of faith AT the height of the global financial crisis Kevin Rudd decided to use socialism to save capitalism; now that the crisis has passed, Wayne Swan has decided to use... (photo: AP / Tertius Pickard) The Australian Business Economy Photos Politics Wikipedia: Kevin Rudd |
SBS gets funds for Indigenous TV channel A free-to-air national Indigenous television channel will be set up by SBS, staffed mainly by Indigenous Australians. The Federal Budget provides $63 million over four... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz) Australian Broadcasting Corporation Funds Indigenous Photos Television UN Wikipedia: Indigenous peoples |
Asia stocks rise as Europe shockwaves fade Click photo to enlargeMen walk in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Asian stock markets staged a modest recovery... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Denver Post Economy Market Photos Stock Wikipedia: Nissan Motors |
NZ dollar up against euro The New Zealand dollar rose against the euro as investors digested the implications of leadership changes in France and Greece which may herald less support for Europe's... (photo: Public Domain) NZ Herald Business Finance Market Photos Wikipedia: New Zealand dollar |
Rajasthan look to consolidate their momentum Pune, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals arrested a four-match losing streak by beating Kings XI Punjab by 43 runs in their last Indian Premier League (IPL) match and their... (photo: AP / Rajanish Kakade) Newstrack India Cricket Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Rahul Dravid |
Elizabeth Hurley is Mummy Two to Shane's children However, her relationship with Mummy One is clearly still in its early stages. Sitting between Warne and his ex-wife at a sporting event, 46-year-old Hurley looked... (photo: AP / Damian Dovarganes) Gulf News Actress Celebrity Kids Photos Wikipedia: Elizabeth Hurley |
Gambhir is a brilliant captain, says Lee SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetKolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir celebrates after the dismissal of Pune Warriors India batsman Manish Pandey during the IPL 5 match at... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) The Times of India Cricket Kolkata Photos Sports Wikipedia: Kolkata Knight Riders |
Ron Paul Could Still Win Enough Delegates To Deny Mitt Romney The Republican Nomination Share Despite what you may have heard from the mainstream media, Mitt Romney does not have the Republican nomination locked up. In fact, he is rapidly losing delegates... (photo: GFDL / Bbsrock) Pakalert Press Election Photos Politics Voting Wikipedia: Ron Paul |
Oyster festival attracts Canberrans to the coast Kaleen family Annelise Fox and Warwick Pitt, with their children Emilia, 4, and Arlo, 1, enjoy freshly-shucked oysters at the Narooma Oyster festival. Photo: Tim Burke... (photo: WN / Periasamy) Canberra Times Attracts Family Festival Oyster Photos Wikipedia: Festival |