Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea but there are no immediate tsunami warning or reports of damage. abc.net.au |
Labor has no mandate, Abbott tells Liberals
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has told a Liberal conference in Sydney that Prime Minister Julia Gillard's Government has no mandate to govern. abc.net.au |
Nine US soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Nine NATO troops have been killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, in the Daychopan district of Zabul province. abc.net.au |
Afghan debate to move to Senate
SENATORS will begin debating the war in Afghanistan later today, as MPs continue making their contributions in the lower house. heraldsun.com.au |
Damage Worse Than Thought in Jet Engine Blast
A superjumbo aircraft whose engine blew apart after the plane left Singapore earlier this month was damaged far worse than had been believed. nytimes.com |