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Russian plane crash: Experts say small bomb possibly to blame for bringing down airliner over Sinai

Military experts say a small bomb — either with a timer, or triggered by altitude — now appears the most likely cause of the Russian airliner crash in Egypt's Sinai Desert.

Melbourne Cup: Michelle Payne rides Prince Of Penzance to victory to become first female jockey to win great race

Michelle Payne rides $101 shot Prince Of Penzance to victory in a huge Melbourne Cup boilover at Flemington, becoming the first female jockey to win Australia's greatest race.

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Oscar Pistorius should be convicted of murder and returned to jail, prosecutors tell appeal hearing

Prosecutors argue South Africa's "blade runner" Oscar Pistorius should be convicted of murder and sent back to jail for shooting his girlfriend in an appeal hearing.

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Huge hit to PNG budget bottom line

The PNG government has handed down its budget amid tough economic and financial conditions.
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PNG opposition leader says Port Moresby is like a police state

Papua New Guinea's opposition leader has accuse the police of turning Port Moresby into a virtual police state.
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Australia funds women's groups in Fiji

Australia is providing more than ten million dollars to support the work of women's organisations in Fiji.
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