| British PM backs foreign minister over gay rumours British prime minister David Cameron backed foreign secretary William Hague after the top diplomat's aide resigned over "malicious" rumours that they had an inappropriate relationship. abc.net.au |
Hooked on pain pills HALF a million Australians are addicted to over-the-counter painkillers, with some people taking up to 100 tablets a day, a study has revealed. heraldsun.com.au |
Man on the run after schoolgirl assault Police are searching for a man who tried to sexually assault a girl on the New South Wales central coast yesterday afternoon. abc.net.au |
Prosecutors in 49 US states launch probe into home seizures Top US government lawyers in 49 states have unveiled a joint investigation into banks and mortgage companies who repossessed homes in the wake of the financial crisis. abc.net.au |
De facto guilty of killing partner on yacht A Supreme Court jury has convicted a Hobart woman of murdering her partner onboard the couple's yacht more than 18 months ago. abc.net.au |