Japan's PM shuns controversial war shrine
Japan's prime minister has apologised for the suffering his country has caused in the Second World War on the anniversary of its surrender. abc.net.au |
Sailor drowns off Tasmanian coast
A 51-YEAR-OLD sailor has died after apparently falling overboard and drowning during a yacht race off Tasmania's southeastern tip. heraldsun.com.au |
Two held over Delhi bus attack
Two people have been detained in Mumbai over an email allegedly sent by an Islamist extremist outfit claiming responsibility for a gun attack on a tourist bus in Delhi, a report said. abc.net.au |
New monkey found in Burma
A new species of monkey with an upturned nose that causes it to sneeze when it rains has been found in northern Burma, conservationists said. abc.net.au |
SGX Bids for Australian Counterpart, ASX
The $8.3 billion deal is the first major consolidation of Asia-Pacific exchanges and will result in $30 million in cost savings. nytimes.com |