Iran kidnapped Briton to hide aid money trail »
A British computer expert and his four bodyguards kidnapped in Iraq in 2007 were seized in an operation masterminded by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Cliff plunge man trapped for New Year »
A MAN saw in the New Year alone, trapped in his car waiting for help after his car plunged off a cliff north of Cairns.
Fed’s balance sheet shrinks slightly »
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve’s balance sheet shrank slightly in the latest week on a small dip in its holdings of agency mortgage-backed securities, Fed data released on Thursday showed.
Breakthrough in fight to save devils »
AN international team of scientists has discovered the genetic marker for a deadly cancer ravaging the Tasmanian devil population.
Israel’s Netanyahu proposes Egypt peace summit »
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed an Egyptian-hosted summit with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as a possible way to resume stalled peace talks, Israeli officials said on Thursday.
Nigeria says plane bomber began journey in Ghana »
LAGOS (Reuters) – A Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a U.S. passenger jet on Christmas Day began his journey in Ghana and spent less than 30 minutes in Nigeria’s Lagos airport, the Nigerian government said on Thursday.
Toddler killed as police chase suspects »
A TODDLER is dead after a car being chased by police collided with the vehicle she was in.
Man. United’s Rooney hopes for best ever goal tally »
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he will beat his best ever goal tally for a single season after inspiring Sir Alex Ferguson’s side to a comprehensive 5-0 demolition of Wigan.
Taliban claims attack that killed eight Americans »
The Taliban on Thursday claimed an attack by a suicide bomber on a US base in eastern Afghanistan that killed eight Americans possibly working for the CIA.
Militants die in Pakistan hospital raid »
Pakistan commandos raided a hospital before dawn in a Taliban stronghold near the Afghan border, killing four foreign militants and a woman, officials said.