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Hundreds of thousands protest Barcelona train service

10:01AM | Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday to protest against the recent chaos in the local train system after service was suspended for 42 days.

US seal record 32nd Davis Cup win

9:59AM | Bob and Mike Bryan swept aside Russians Nikolay Davydenko and Igor Andreev in the doubles to earn the US a record 32nd Davis Cup.

Koperberg denies domestic violence claim

9:52AM | A senior NSW cabinet minister has denied that he assaulted his ex-wife and step daughter.

USA win 2007 Davis Cup

9:52AM | The United States clinched their first Davis Cup title in 12 years on Saturday as a doubles win for Bob and Mike Bryan gave them an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Russia in the best-of-five match final.

AWA bill in parliament in 2008: Gillard

9:45AM | One of the first acts of the new government will be to introduce legislation ending AWAs but unfair dismissal laws will remain unchanged until perhaps mid-year.

Vic bolsters bushfire preparation plans

9:42AM | The Victorian government is ramping up measures to protect Melbourne's water catchments ahead of the bushfire season.

Hoggard thrilled with England start

9:32AM | England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard was delighted after he played an instrumental part in bowling out Sri Lanka for 188 in the first Test.

Chavez renews attacks on US ahead of poll

9:32AM | President Hugo Chavez again threatened Saturday to halt oil exports if he sees US meddling in, or after, a hotly contested weekend referendum that could let him lead Venezuela for the rest of his life.

Cancer breakthrough in stem cell study

9:31AM | Researchers who figured out how to make embryonic stem cells out of ordinary skin cells said they had found a way to cut one cancer-causing ingredient out.

Kildow continues reign with downhill win

9:31AM | American Lindsey Kildow-Vonn charged to victory in the season-opening Alpine skiing World Cup downhill.

JAM-C 'may hold key to nerve disorders'

9:26AM | A sticky molecule previously linked to inflammation also helps seal vital insulation around peripheral nerves, scientists say.

ALP to begin work on education: Gillard

9:22AM | Work on the Labor government's so-called education revolution will start apace within days, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says.

Football: Raul brace keeps Real Madrid on top in Spain

9:17AM | Two goals from Raul Gonzalez helped league leaders Real Madrid preserve their 100 percent home record with a comfortable 3-1 win over Racing Santander here on Saturday.

Russians begin voting for parliament

9:10AM | Residents of Russia's remote Far East cast ballots for a new parliament in sub-zero temperatures to open voting.

Major powers to seek sanctions against Iran: diplomat

8:55AM | The six powers dealing with Iran's contested nuclear programme will start work on a resolution calling for new sanctions against Iran at the UN Security Council, a French diplomatic source said Saturday after a meeting here.

Man shoots wife 'to end her suffering'

8:54AM | A Italian burst into a hospital ward where his wife was being treated and killed her because he "couldn't stand seeing her suffering", he told police.

Man charged after driving at neighbour

8:51AM | A woman has been seriously injured and the neighbour who allegedly drove his car at her and her husband has been charged with attempted murder in Brisbane.

Firm to convert palm oil to car fuel

8:48AM | A Finnish firm plans to build the world's largest bio-diesel plant in Singapore to convert palm oil into fuel for cars, trucks and other vehicles.

Beckham reportedly stalked by fan

8:39AM | David Beckham has reportedly been stalked by an obsessed Kiwi fan.

Russian polls open in key election test for Putin

8:34AM | Russians began voting Sunday in a parliamentary election set to hand President Vladimir Putin's party a huge majority and reinforce his campaign to retain authority after leaving the Kremlin.

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