Fri Sep 16 00:00:00 EST 2011
The leaders of France and Britain are in Libya to congratulate its new rulers, but ongoing fighting with Gaddafi forces is a reminder peace hasn't arrived yet.
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Taking aimMalcolm Turnbull on the media inquiry, why he won't vote for the carbon tax, and why he thinks Kevin Rudd's return as leader is "inevitable".
Class actionThe Church of Scientology is facing legal action over claims it underpaid former workers. (video)
Clouded futureThe ability to replay AFL games on smartphones is at the centre of a major copyright dispute between Optus and Telstra. (video)
In terms of culture and respect, the NRL and AFL are worlds apart.
Question Time without questions? Harry Jenkins made his point.
The EU is like a dysfunctional family, facing the prospect of Lehman Mark II.
Regulation of print media must all be voluntary, without state regulators.
It's impossible to meet proposed emissions targets with domestic action.
Far from being contrarian, atheism is now utterly conformist.
The fight for the GOP presidential primary is now a two-horse race.
Harry Jenkins is the least-biased, most-patient Speaker that Parliament has had in many a long year. He bends over backwards to be fair to the Opposition and frequently reprimands Government members when they try his patience.
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Asylum conundrum
Jane Norman
Asylum seekers are keeping the Christmas Island community alive, but some die trying to get there.
Age no protection
As STI rates rise among Australia's older women, new research shows those over 50 need more sex education.
Clarke and Dawe
John Clarke and Bryan Dawe and their take on the European debt crisis.
Star studded
APTN
The world’s most elastic woman and the world’s most pierced man star at the Guinness Book of Records launch in London.
Making a splash
ABC News
Researchers have discovered a new species of dolphin in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay.
Gallery
Twenty teams from around the world slug it out in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Technology Sabbath
There's a growing trend toward taking a weekend off Twitter, a week without Facebook or a day sans smart phone.
Hendra virus explained
Learn about the science and mystery of the hendra virus, and track the latest outbreaks.
Mission to Mars
NASA unveils plans for a massive new launcher capable of powering manned space flights to Mars.
Pet-friendly properties
Rental properties that allow pets are in high demand by potential tenants.
Male, Female or X
Sarah Dingle
People will be able to choose their gender on new passports, even if they have not undergone a sex change.
Reality check
Sophie Scott
Australia is a world leader when it comes to self-deception about obesity, experts say.
Memories resurface
A plaque unveiled in Sydney honours 35 sailors lost with the sinking of the country's first submarine 97 years ago.
One year old
Enjoy this snapshot of some of the great stories, characters and experiences that ABC Open has inspired so far.
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John F Kennedy joked about being assassinated after the Cuban missile crisis, his wife Jacqueline recalled.
A key report into the Gulf of Mexico oil spill blames the companies involved in the project.
Executive pay is again under fire, with growing shareholder anger about what are called phantom options schemes.
An all-star group of socially responsible artists will come together to celebrate the work of the Clinton Foundation.
Pop art pioneer Richard Hamilton, who designed the cover of the Beatles' White Album, has died aged 89.
Check out the latest and best images from the world of sport.
Visit the rugby page for news and results from the World Cup in New Zealand.
Why is it still socially acceptable to use offensive words like 'retard' and 'spaz'?
A pilot project is underway to train citizen journalists to become international reporters.
Woollen coffins offer a softer, gentler way of saying goodbye.
Consumers are willing to pay more for products they believe target their specific hair needs.
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