Quake in Iran kills three, injures dozens
At least three people were killed and dozens injured by an earthquake that jolted northern Iran, state radio reported on Saturday. abc.net.au |
Australian Leader Wins Support From Greens
Prime Minister Julia Gillard won a formal assurance from the Greens Party that it will support her bid for a further three-year term. nytimes.com |
Urban women 'overlooked' in anti-violence strategy
Advocacy groups for Indigenous women living in urban areas say they are being overlooked in favour of those living in remote areas. abc.net.au |
Pearson returns to scene of heartbreak
Sally Pearson was forced to relive her agony at being stripped of a gold medal after she arrived at the Delhi athletics stadium on Friday night without a clue that the delayed medal ceremony for her race was about to begin. abc.net.au |
Security Council appeals for more troops for Afghanistan
The UN Security Council has appealed for more troops to be sent to the international force in Afghanistan as it extended the mission for another year. abc.net.au |