UN 'not told' of Congo rapes
Diplomats say the United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the rape of more than 150 women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which happened only 30 kilometres from a UN base. abc.net.au |
Explosion at Mexican police station
Two people were wounded when an explosive device detonated at a police station in Tamaulipas, the same Mexican state were 72 migrants were recently killed. abc.net.au |
Big boots to fill as croc man farwelled
A public memorial service has been held for crocodile hunter Malcolm Douglas at his Wilderness Wildlife Park near Broome. abc.net.au |
Police told to get tough on Taser misuse
Western Australia's Attorney-General wants a review of police disciplinary procedures after two officers escaped prosecution despite tasering a man 13 times in a Perth watch-house. abc.net.au |
Televised murder revelation shocks Italy
The shocking climax of a murder investigation during a live broadcast has left Italians questioning the role of television in a country governed by media mogul Silvio Berlusconi. abc.net.au |