US man sets himself on fire in capital

A man has set himself on fire near the US congress, a fire official says. Source: AAP A US man has been flown to hospital after setting himself on fire on the National Mall, a fire official says. Fire crews responded on Friday afternoon...

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Valentine wins big at the AWGIE Awards

Playwright Anna Valentine has won three gongs at the AWGIE Awards in Melbourne. Source: AAP PLAYWRIGHT Alana Valentine, who likes to gives audiences a kick up the arse in a witty way, has swept the Australian Writers' Guild Awards (AWGIEs)....

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Prince wows Sydney on first official visit

Prince Harry has arrived at Sydney's Garden Island Naval Base for the International Fleet Review. Source: AAP HE may like to party, but Prince Harry was all business as he greeted adoring fans, inspected warships, and met the prime minister...

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US extends visa law for Iraqi war aides

President Barack Obama has approved special visas for Iraqis who risked their lives to help America. Source: AAP US President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure providing special visas for Iraqis who risked their lives to help the...

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Irish voters consider scrapping senate

An Irish referendum on a proposal to abolish the country's senate has had a low turnout. Source: AAP VOTER turnout has been low in an Irish referendum on whether to abolish the country's upper house of parliament. As polling stations closed...

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$3m paid out by defence abuse taskforce

Victims of abuse in the defence force who are yet to lodge key paperwork are being warned to act. Source: AAP VICTIMS of assault and mistreatment in the defence force yet to lodge paperwork are being warned to act soon, with more than $3 million...

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New direction in Madeleine McCann case

The parents of missing girl Madeleine McCann are set to make a new TV appeal for information. Source: AAP BRITISH police say the analysis of mobile phone data from thousands of people who were in a Portuguese resort when British girl Madeleine...

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Keysar Trad to lauch love poetry book

Muslim community spokesman and polygamy supporter Keysar Trad is releasing a book of love poetry. Source: AAP OUTSPOKEN Muslim community spokesman Keysar Trad is making a foray into the literary world, releasing a book of love poems. ...

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Singapore signs on to Abbott's Asia plan

Singapore has joined Indonesia in signing up to the Abbott government's Asian education plan. Source: AAP SINGAPORE has joined Indonesia in signing up to the Abbott government's flagship Asian education plan. Singapore's leaders have...

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Gambling film runs into controversy

The new film Runner Runner sparked a lobby group to push for the legalisation of online gambling. Source: AAP THE new thriller Runner Runner, starring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck, had not even opened in the US before it became the centre...

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More Vic men with bikie links arrested

Two more Victorians allegedly linked to outlaw bikies have been arrested as part of a bikie blitz. Source: AAP TWO more Victorian men allegedly linked to outlaw bikies have been arrested as part of a bikie blitz. A 32-year-old man with...

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CSG no-go zones attacked from both sides

The NSW government has been attacked after announcing CSG no-go zones across residential areas. Source: AAP PROPOSED exclusion zones on coal seam gas (CSG) activity in and around NSW's residential areas has done little to quell the concerns...

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Measles in Qld prompts vaccination clinic

A measles spike in Queensland has prompted heath authorities to set up a free vaccination clinic. Source: AAP A MEASLES spike in southeast Queensland has prompted health authorities to set up a free vaccination clinic to stop the disease...

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Pistorius investigators visit crime scene

FORENSIC experts working for Oscar Pistorius have visited the double-amputee Olympian's upscale villa where he shot and killed his girlfriend, examining the toilet door through which the fatal shots were fired, police say. The South African...

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Malaysia extends detention without charge

MALAYSIA has extended the legal period of detention without charge, in a move criticised by some as a revival of tools for political repression. Parliament agreed on Thursday to extend the period to two years at the end of an all-night session,...

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Key, Abbott talks warm, despite welfare

PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has heaped praise on the economic performance of New Zealand under John Key, saying the country provided the "very model" of centre-right government he'd happily emulate. However, that goodwill doesn't mean Mr Abbott...

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Wind, rain unable to slow Vic showgoers

The Royal Melbourne Show recorded its largest ever single-day attendance during this year's event. Source: AAP THE Royal Melbourne Show has attracted its highest number of people on a single day, one devoid of the wild weather and gale-force...

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Bishop leads new push on Fiji

Fiji's transition back to democracy was high on the agenda when Julie Bishop met her NZ counterpart. Source: AAP FOREIGN Minister Julie Bishop is leading a new push to bring Fiji in from the diplomatic cold and get bilateral relations back...

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Holden deal a challenge, says minister

Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane (C) says it will be a challenge to save car maker Holden. Source: AAP IT will be "one hell of a challenge", but Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane wants Holden to continue to build cars in Australia...

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Fear grips west Myanmar, 5 Muslims killed

Sectarian violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state has claimed the life of a 94-year-old Muslim woman. Source: AAP TERRIFIED women and children are hiding in forests and security forces are patrolling tense villages in western Myanmar, residents...

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WA senate result set to be released

The wafer-thin margins in the West Australian senate race should be finalised on Wednesday. Source: AAP THE wafer-thin margins in the West Australian senate race should be finalised on Wednesday, with Greens senator Scott Ludlam poised to...

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Patients ask Dr Google to rate treatment

Queensland patients are commonly using search engine Google to rate their medical treatments. Source: AAP GOOGLE is commonly used to self-diagnose health problems and Queenslanders are also using the search engine to rate their medical treatments....

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SA Greens senator backs party leader

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young (L) has reaffirmed her support for party leader Christine Milne. Source: AAP SOUTH Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has reaffirmed her support for leader Christine Milne at the same time urging...

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Two dead, six in hospital after NSW crash

TWO people are dead and six more are in hospital after a fiery truck crash on Sydney's northern beaches. Witnesses have described the chaos that unfolded after the fuel tanker and cars collided on Mona Vale Rd at Mona Vale on Tuesday afternoon....

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Winds batter NSW and Vic, man dies on roof

A SYDNEY man has been apparently electrocuted and roofs have been ripped from houses as high winds lash NSW and Victoria. NSW Police found a 31-year-old man injured on the roof of a Bexley property about 3.30pm (AEST) on Tuesday. Paramedics tried...

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ASIC denies failing to take action on RBA

The corporate watchdog insists it carried out thorough investigations into corruption in the RBA. Source: AAP THE corporate watchdog rejects suggestions it failed to investigate senior public servants over an alleged corrupt deal linking the...

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More wait for public housing in NSW

The NSW government is under fire for overseeing a blowout in the public housing waiting list. Source: AAP THE NSW government is under fire for overseeing a blowout in the public housing waiting list, with almost 2000 more applicants in the...

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RBA defends Stevens over corruption claims

The RBA says its governor has always answered questions about a note-printing scandal "truthfully". Source: AAP THE Reserve Bank has rejected claims governor Glenn Stevens has not told the truth about his knowledge of allegations of corruption...

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Qld draws line in the sand for bikies

Queensland plans to ban bikies who break the law from gathering in groups and wearing colours. Source: AAP QUEENSLAND'S government has "drawn a line in the sand" for Gold Coast bikies, but it could get washed away like the glitter strip's beaches....

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Stuntwoman gives cruising a new edge

P&O have used a stuntwoman to draw attention to its new adventure program on its cruise ships. Source: AAP CRUISING has traditionally been viewed as a fairly sedate holiday option but on Monday P&O launched a bid to change that image...

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