A fugitive's plea
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Hot and windy: No relief for NSW firefighters
Firefighters in New South Wales are continuing to battle two large bushfires, one of which has been declared an emergency situation. January 7, 2009, 8:00 am
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Nurse gave newborn to stranger
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Sport
Stricken sailor given lifeline by Vendee Globe rival
PARIS (AFP) - Solo round-the-world yachtsman Jean Le Cam was dramatically rescued on Tuesday by compatriot and fellow racer Vincent Riou, Vendee Globe race 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
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World
Israel to open corridor into Gaza
Israel will open a humanitarian corridor into 27 minutes ago
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Travel
Cave centenary celebrations
The Gunns Plains Caves in north-west Tasmania is today celebrating 100 years since it was opened as a tourist attraction.January 6, 2009, 4:37 pm
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Finance
Terrain Minerals Limited (ASX:TMX) Fully Underwritten Non-Renouncable Rights Issue with Letter To Shareholders
Perth, Australia, Jan 7, 2009 - (ABN Newswire) - Dear Shareholder, In these difficult economic times Terrain Minerals Limited (ASX:TMX) like most companies has been looking at its funding requirements and ways to conserve cash without compromising its goals. Terrain has cut costs by:16 minutes ago
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Technology
'Cybergeddon' fear stalks US: FBI
NEW YORK (AFP) - Cyber attacks pose the greatest threat to the United States after nuclear war and weapons of mass destruction -- and they are increasingly January 7, 2009, 7:50 am
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Odd
Police foil German children's dash to Africa
BERLIN (Reuters) - Three German children aged five, six and seven who said they were fed up with cold weather at home set off on a voyage to Africa but only January 6, 2009, 3:59 am
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Entertainment
Swayze 'going through hell' over cancer
Actor Patrick Swayze says he is "going through hell" in his battle against 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
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Gossip
Courteney Cox plans to adopt
Courteney Cox and David Arquette are planning to adopt a child in a bid to save their marriage. The couple - who have been married for nine years and already have four-year-old daughter Coco - are desperate to add to their family but Courten14 minutes ago
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