| Entire team banned for abusing a referee AN entire junior rugby league team was banned from playing until at least 2016 for abusing a referee. heraldsun.com.au |
Iraq to compensate US victims of Saddam Iraq has signed a deal with the United States to settle claims from Americans who say they were mistreated by Saddam Hussein's regime during the 1990-91 Gulf conflict, officials said. abc.net.au |
French take to the streets as fuel blockade bites French workers have poured onto the streets to defend their right to retire at 60, as rolling strikes shut down oil refineries and threatened to leave Paris airports without fuel. abc.net.au |
Calvin Klein ads spark sex fury EXPERTS fear images portraying violence against women in advertising could fuel cases of gang rape. heraldsun.com.au |
Clinton pledges $2b in military aid for Pakistan The United States will offer $US2 billion ($2.03 billion) in fresh military assistance to Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday, hailing Islamabad's efforts against extremist groups. abc.net.au |