| Obama weighs in to discourage Koran burning As Florida officials worried about public safety surrounding a small church's plan to burn the Koran, US President Barack Obama added his voice to the chorus of opposition to the church's intention to burn copies of Islam's holiest book. abc.net.au |
Australia’s Prime Minister Taps Rudd, Whom She Ousted Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was named Australia’s new foreign minister, a high-profile and coveted posting seen as a consolation prize for being forced from the leadership. nytimes.com |
Aid workers kidnapped in Somalia Non-government organisations in Somalia say two people working for the aid organisation Save the Children have been kidnapped. abc.net.au |
PM and state premier are 'at war' JULIA Gillard threatens to hold back $150 million in payments as payback for political dispute. heraldsun.com.au |
30 years jail for parachute killer A 26-year-old Belgian woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a rival in a love triangle by sabotaging her parachute. abc.net.au |