Suicide blasts in Lahore kill 18
Three suicide bombers have struck in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore, killing 18 people and wounding 143 during a Shiite mourning procession, according to police. abc.net.au |
Penrith finishes season in second
The Panthers piled on nine tries to Cronulla's two to end the 2010 NRL season in second spot with a 50-12 demolition in front of their home fans at Penrith Stadium on Saturday night. abc.net.au |
Model-turned-politician sorry for parliament shoot
A Japanese model-turned-cabinet minister has apologised after sparking outrage when she posed for a magazine shoot inside parliament, a report said. abc.net.au |
Afghanistan flak hits Abbott in the polls
PLUNGE in Coalition Leader's public support after his refusal to visit war zone with Julia Gillard. heraldsun.com.au |
China says Nobel prize tantamount to 'encouraging crime'
China Thursday denounced the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to dissident Liu Xiaobo as tantamount to "encouraging crime," as state media said the award was part of a Western "ideological war" against Beijing. abc.net.au |