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Drought in East Africa
The Horn of Africa is suffering the worst drought it has seen in 60 years, leaving some 12 million people displaced and on the brink of star...
Britain riots, day four
RIOTING, arson and looting has erupted in Manchester, Birmighma and Bristol, as the clean-up begins in London after a quieter night.
Britain ablaze
RIOTS that erupted in Tottenham have spread to other parts of London, and violence has now engulfed centres outside the capital.
London riots
RIOTERS took to the streets of Tottenham to protest the death of London cab driver Mark Duggen.
Mosman Bomb Threat
Bomb squad officers have taken 10 hours to investigate and remove a suspect explosive device attached to 18 year-old Madeleine Pulve.
Happy birthday, Mr President
WHEN US president Barack Obama turns 50 on August 4, 2011, it will be a landmark in a rich life.
Life and works of Margaret Olley
A retrospective look at the life of Margaret Olley and the stunning artwork she became famous for.
Attacks in Norway: The aftermath
The man alleged to have killed more than 75 people in twin attacks Norway has appeared in court as more than 100,000 people joined a rose vi...
Norway rocked by twin attacks
A BOMB blast in central Oslo and a shooting at a political youth camp leave Norway reeling
Leopard's rampage
A leopard terrorised an Indian village and mauled six people before it was finally caught by forest guards
US Marines in Australia
See photos of US Marines taking part in a military exercise in Rockhamption, Queensland.
Triple blasts in Mumbai
THREE bombs have ripped through Mumbai's financial district, leaving scores dead and more than 100 injured.
Belfast Riots July 2011
The Orange Orders traditional Twelfth of July Marches in Northern Ireland sparks sectarian riots across Belfast
William and Catherine in North America
SOME of the best photos from the 12-day North American royal tour of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. ...
Cyprus Naval Base Blast
A bushfire has detonated a munitions store at the Cypriot National Guard naval base resulting in an explosion that killed 12 people and inju...
Cruise ship sinks on Volga
HUNDREDS are missing, feared dead, after a Soviet-era cruise ship sank on the Volgra River.
Wild Weather around NSW
The NSW coast was hammered with wild weather from June 13 while Sydney copped patches of flash flooding towards the end of May 2011.
Afghanistan honour roll
The Australian soldiers to have been killed in combat against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.
Athens Riots
People take to the streets of Greece's capital Athens to protest against government proposed austerity measures
Masterpieces Exhibition at Christie's
Including works by artistic greats such as Michelangelo, Gainsborough, Goya, Stubbs, Monet, Picasso and Renoir this amazing art auction is e...
AIPP Awards 2011
The Australian Institute of Professional Photographers honours it's members in the 35th Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photography Award...
The aftermath of the Puyehue volcano
Chile and Argentina are hauntingly grey in the wake of the Puyehue volcano eruption, with ash blanketing everything for thousands of kilomet...
World Press Photo 2011
The worlds best press photographers are honoured in this year's World Press Photo
Riots in Vancouver
Riots have erupted in Vancouver after the Vancouver Canuck's loss to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup hockey final.
Entertainment
Weird and wonderful celebrity hair
Here's our pick of the celebs who aren't afraid of trying some pretty out-there hairdos.
Teen Choice Awards 2011
Stars and reality TV show celebrities arrive for the annual 2011 Teen Choice Awards.
Snapped - the best celebrity Twitpics
CELEBRITIES aren't shy about posting pics to their millions of followers, here's some of the best.
David Jones 2011 Fashion Launch
David Jones Spring/Summer 2011 launch starring the stunning Miranda Kerr.
Travel
World's deadliest animals
TAKE a look at some of the world's deadliest animals and find out where to avoid them.
MasterChef in New York
Escape.com.au gets access to exclusive behind the scenes images of the MasterChef 2011 contestants in New York.
World's tall towers
From Dubai's Burj Khalifa to the Great Pyramid of Giza, take a look at the world's towering skyscrapers
Celebrity Silhouette
MEET Celebrity Silhouette, the newest addition to a fleet of luxury cruise liners.
Business
Markets take a tumble
FINANCIAL markets around the globe have taken a pounding, resurrecting fears of a second dip in the GFC.
Forbes richest celebrities under 30
Forbes Magazine has released its new ranking for the celebrities under 30 who earned the most in the past 12 months
The secrets of the Tim Tam
Travel to the Arnott's bakery to see how Tim Tams get made. Picture: Charlie Brewer
17th AIMIA Awards Winners
See the winning websites from this year's Australian Interactive Media Industry Association Awards
Technology
Comic Con 2011
The annual Comic Convention 2011, held in San Diego, will attract 100,000 visitors this weekend, many of whom will dress up as their favouri...
10 Best Space Jokes of All Time
NOW NASA's pulled the plug on 40 years of space travel, who'll tell us jokes from space?
HULC - Lockheed tests its future soldier
Biomechanichal testing of the Lockheed Martin HULC Exoskeleton at the US Army's Natick Soldier Systems Centre.
Best Smart TVs of 2011
So far, the choices are limited, but here's the best of the Smart TVs on the market in Australia right now.
When Nature meets Photoshop
It's been a big week for Photoshop conspiracy theorists, but can you spot a fake? Here's a round-up of some of the best and worst moments fr...
Money
Big buck bosses
What did the top dogs at 25 of Australia's biggest listed companies earn in 2010 - and how much did it increase, or (gasp!) fall, from 2009?
Houses under $100k
They're ugly ducklings with potential to become real estate swans. Any of these houses could be yours for under $100,000 as long as you real...
Homes for sale under $21,000
Want to use the first home buyers grant, but don't want a mortgage? News.com.au finds out what you can get for $21,000 and under.
Today's news highlights
'Old wrinkly eyes' key in Pulver bomb hoax
BOMB hoax victim Madeleine Pulver tells schoolfriends she saw "old wrinkly eyes" behind balaclava as police speak to suspect.
Drought in East Africa
The Horn of Africa is suffering the worst drought it has seen in 60 years, leaving some 12 million people displaced and on the brink of star...
Britain riots, day four
RIOTING, arson and looting has erupted in Manchester, Birmighma and Bristol, as the clean-up begins in London after a quieter night.
Britain ablaze
RIOTS that erupted in Tottenham have spread to other parts of London, and violence has now engulfed centres outside the capital.
London riots
RIOTERS took to the streets of Tottenham to protest the death of London cab driver Mark Duggen.
Mosman Bomb Threat
Bomb squad officers have taken 10 hours to investigate and remove a suspect explosive device attached to 18 year-old Madeleine Pulve.
Happy birthday, Mr President
WHEN US president Barack Obama turns 50 on August 4, 2011, it will be a landmark in a rich life.
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Threat to strip thousands off energy-guzzling homes
A NEW green scheme threatens to wipe tens of thousands of dollars from the market price of some Australian homes.
Why Westfield is taking on the world
SUBURBAN shopping centres may be suffering as customers cut their spending, but Westfield is taking its malls to Milan.
Shoppers to pay fee business can't afford
A RISE in eftpos costs could lead to price hikes on everything from fruit and veg to fashions, small businesses owners say.
Cherry Pie singer Jani Lane found dead
THE lead singer of 1980s glam rock band Warrant, who wrote the hit Cherry Pie, has been found dead at a Los Angeles hotel.
Package on Jetstar flight sparks panic
PASSENGERS on Jetstar flight from Sydney to Darwin scared when a suspicious package was discovered on the plane.
Hollywood heavyweights hunting pirates
A GROUP of 34 movie studios and TV companies are taking the fight over illegal downloads to the highest court in the land.
