| German HIV pop star given suspended sentence An HIV-positive pop star who infected a former sex partner with the virus walked free on Thursday after a German court handed her a two-year suspended sentence. abc.net.au |
Coalition snatches vote lead from Labor The Coalition has pulled ahead in the two-party preferred vote as three key independents held more talks with party leaders in an effort to decide who to support. abc.net.au |
Australians caught up in Ecuador rebellion Two Australians are sheltering in Ecuador's main hospital after a police rebellion which saw the country's president held hostage for 12 hours. abc.net.au |
White House criticises Pakistani Al Qaeda fight A White House report to Congress has warned Pakistani forces are avoiding "direct conflict" with the Afghan Taliban and Al Qaeda. abc.net.au |
Disability funding lashed A STATE government Australia Day ambassador says chronic underfunding of services for disabled Victorians is "un-Australian". heraldsun.com.au |