| New bloodshed in volatile Caucasus region There has been more bloodshed in Russia's North Caucasus region over the weekend, with at least 28 militants and four policemen killed in clashes, according to Russian security services. abc.net.au |
Dead MI6 spy padlocked inside bag A British spy found dead in the bathtub of his London flat last month had been padlocked inside a bag, an inquest into his death heard. abc.net.au |
Britain must 'pull together' in face of cuts: Cameron British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged the public to "pull together" ahead of stinging public sector cuts, saying there was "no other way" to firm up the economy. abc.net.au |
Toxic sludge pollution levels ease Pollution levels from a red sludge spill in Hungary have subsided in the Danube and there is no risk of a biological or environmental catastrophe in the major European waterway, Hungarian officials said. abc.net.au |
Winner of Pearson's 100m stripped of gold The Nigerian athlete declared the winner of the controversial women's 100-metre sprint has been disqualified from the Commonwealth Games after a second drug test confirmed the presence of a banned substance. abc.net.au |