Keelty on mercy mission
FORMER federal police chief Mick Keelty will try to save the life of condemned Bali Nine drug courier Scott Rush. heraldsun.com.au |
Afghans protest against Koran burning plan
Thousands of angry Muslims have taken to the streets across Afghanistan, some threatening to attack US bases, prompted by a plan by an American pastor to burn copies of the Koran. abc.net.au |
Pakistan flood damage estimated at $9.8 billion
The floods that swept Pakistan since July caused about $9.8 billion in damage to infrastructure, farms, homes and other losses, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank say. abc.net.au |
PM waits for hours for Delhi heroes
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has welcomed home Australia's victorious Delhi Commonwealth Games team, after a delay at Sydney Airport. heraldsun.com.au |
FBI launches probe into foreclosure crisis
The FBI has begun investigating whether the US banking industry may have broken laws related to the mortgage foreclosure crisis. abc.net.au |