Reigning Cats end Dockers' year
Geelong vented the frustration of its controversial loss to St Kilda last weekend by thrashing Fremantle to the tune of 69 points at the MCG in the first AFL semi-final on Friday night. abc.net.au |
Castro calls Sarkozy 'crazy,' questions control over nukes
French President Nicolas Sarkozy appears to be going "crazy," Cuban leader Fidel Castro said in an article published Monday, suggesting that Sarkozy could not be trusted with his finger on the nuclear trigger. abc.net.au |
DRC government denies troops committing mass rapes
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has no evidence that its troops have been committing rapes in the east of the country. abc.net.au |
New cardinals appointed by Pope
Pope Benedict has appointed 24 new cardinals, including 20 who will be eligible to take part in the next papal conclave. abc.net.au |
Daily aspirin reduces bowel cancer risk: study
New research suggests a small daily dose of aspirin reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer by nearly a quarter. abc.net.au |