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Cyclone Laurence has been downgraded to a category three system after leaving a trail of damage across Western Australia's north. The tropical storm was a category five when it crossed the Pilbara coast at 80 Mile Beach. It caused significant damage
The Prime Minister 's being urged to take action against Japanese whaling when he stops in Tokyo today. The Opposition wants Kevin Rudd to follow through on his threat of legal action after Japan confirmed it will continue whaling as usual this summe
Stories of survival and acts of desperation in a country of reeling from natural disaster. An official from one relief organization described the situation in the Philippines as hideous. First, we bring you some perspectives on this. This gives you a
By Paula Wolfson White House 05 May 2008 U.S. First Lady Laura Bush says the United States will do all it can to help the victims of the cyclone that hit Burma on Saturday. Mrs. Bush also said it is troubling that many Burmese learned about the cyclo
An arrest has been made connection to the city police Ferguson Missouri police officer. The officers were shot on Thursday outside Ferguson Police station. Officials announced the arrest on Sunday, saying a 20-year-old suspect has been held at St.Lou
Negotiations between Iran andthe US continue over Irans nuclear program. There are two weeks from adeadline for a framework deal, although they could decide to extend talks. Vanuatus president says thattiny pacific nation must rebuild after a cyclone
Tunisian Officials: 22 People Killed in Museum Attack 突尼斯官员称22人死于博物馆枪击案 Reports from Tunisia say more than 20 people are confirmed dead following an attack in the capital, Tunis. Gunmen fired on visitors to the Bardo Mus
Senate majority leader Harry Reid and minority leader Mitch McConnell have taken charge of trying to hammer out the solution to the budget and debt selling crisis, but at least publicly seem to have made no progress. Meanwhile, international monetary
The satellite shows a trough over eastern Australia causing rain, showers and storms for northern NSW and Queensland. Cloud associated with ex-tropical cyclone Rusty is producing rain in southern WA. While thick cloud covers the tropics. Looking ahea
The Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens has warned ultralow interest rates globally are putting retirement savings at risk. Speaking in New York, Mr. Stevens said record low interest rates are a big problem for savers, and that many stand to be disap
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 10 May 2008 The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says it has sent the first UN convoy of aid overland into Burma, and a planeload of shelter supplies has been flown in from Dubai. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from UNHCR headquarters i
The United States is pledging more than $3 million to help Burma recover from Saturday's cyclone that killed more than 22,000 people. U.S. President George Bush says more help could be provided if Burma's military rulers allow American relief officia
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says it has sent the first UN convoy of aid overland into Burma, and a planeload of shelter supplies has been flown in from Dubai. 联合国难民事务高级专员公署表示,该机构已经派出第一支联合国援助
A Red Cross plane loaded with 35 tons of equipment and materials has landed in Burma. The International Committee of the Red Cross says most of the relief supplies are to assist thousands of people held in Burmese prisons. Meanwhile, a boat carrying
Burma's military government has extended the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for at least six months. Security forces also arrested about 20 opposition supporters. Meanwhile aid agencies say they are gradually gaining access to cyclon
Burma's assurances that it will allow in international relief workers are being put to the test as aid agencies await visas for workers seeking to help victims of Cyclone Nargis. Skeptics are questioning whether Burma's military leaders will allow in
Leading the news this morning. Cyclone Rusty is continue to weaken as it makes its way inland across the east Pilbara in Western Australia, the communities of Marble Bar and Nullagine are on red alert, it's bringing gale force winds and heavy rain wh
Take a look at the satellite, and a cold front is sweeping across Tasmania and Victoria, bringing strong and gusty southwesterly winds and showers. The trough in the west is generating showers and thunderstorms in Western Australia and the Northern T
Outgoing Labor Senator Mark Bishop has lashed out at his party over its very poor showing in WA senate re-election re-run. Senator Bishop called the carbon tax a fail tax and questioned why Labor continued to defend the policy. Meanwhile, Prime Minis
Joe Hockey will use today's party review meeting to try to calm backbench nerves over the May budget. Tensions flied very publically yesterday over reports of another cut to foreign aid was in the cuts. The foreign minister Julie Bishop says she has