| Bloody end to bus hostage drama Philippine police have shot and killed a former policeman who was holding 15 Hong Kong tourists hostage aboard a bus in central Manila. abc.net.au |
Bernanke still confident despite sluggish US growth The US federal reserve will take more aggressive steps to boost growth if the economic outlook "deteriorated significantly," the central bank chief Ben Bernanke said on Friday. abc.net.au |
David Miliband quits frontline politics Britain's ex-foreign minister David Miliband has quit frontline politics, saying he does not want to be a distraction after his brother beat him in the race to lead the opposition Labour party. abc.net.au |
Malaria funding falls short: study A new report has found there is a 60 per cent global shortfall in funds for malaria control. abc.net.au |
Households brace for stinging bill blowout EXPLOSION in the cost of living is forcing families and pensioners to cut back on most basics. heraldsun.com.au |