Woods lurking while Presnell beats nerves
Ben Everill 6:44am Tiger Woods has started the US Open in strong fashion, as has Australian debutant Alistair Presnell.
Torres sends Ireland packing from Euro12
Paul Logothetis 6:19am Ireland's Euro12 campaign is over after Fernando Torres bagged two goals in Spain's 4-0 rout of the Irish in Poland.
Australian girl taken from bed, molested in Bali
5:00am A nine-year-old NSW girl has allegedly been molested by a driver at a holiday villa in Bali.
Obama, Romney trade attacks on economy
3:59am Barack Obama has ripped into the economic policies of his Republican rival Mitt Romney as the two politicians travelled to the battleground state of Ohio.
Coca-Cola to begin business in Burma
3:44am Coca-Cola says it will set up business in Burma, following the US government decision to suspend investment sanctions.
Exhausted Suu Kyi falls ill in Europe
Catherine Gaschka and Frank Jordans 3:24am An exhausted Aung San Suu Kyi has fallen ill in Switzerland as her first trip to Europe in 24 years kicked off.
US tycoon gets 110 years over $7bn swindle
Juan Lozano 4:04am A Texas tycoon has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for bilking investors out of more than $7 billion in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.
Quake Test has special meaning for NZ
Sean Martin 3:14am The second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland in Christchurch has special significance for the hosts as the city continues its quake recovery.
Croatia's Mandzukic stars in Italy draw
Pan Pylas 6:39am Unsung hero Mario Mandzukic scored the equaliser as Croatia earned a valuable Euro12 draw with Italy to share top place in Group C alongside Spain.
Kirchner pleads for Falklands talks
7:04am A Falkland Islands official has tried to hand a letter to Argentine President Cristina Kirchner after her speech over the disputed territory.
British PM and Brooks 'in this together'
Joe Churcher, Sam Lister, Brian Farmer and Lauren Turner 2:49am British Prime Minister David Cameron has appeared before the Leveson Inquiry where his close links to the Murdoch media empire have been further exposed.
Torres to lead Spain's attack
2:24am Fernando Torres will lead Spain's attack as the defending champions revert to a traditional lineup in their Euro 2012 match with Ireland.
Ashes traditions under siege: Trott
2:09am An abundance of ODI fixtures could reduce the 'special tradition' between Australia and England, says England No.3 Jonathan Trott.
UK unveils electronic surveillance plan
Raphael Satter 1:54am The British government has unveiled its plan to log details about every email, phone call or text message in the UK.
Luck's return to boost Warriors
Alastair Bull 1:44am Micheal Luck returns to the Warriors line-up this weekend to add some much needed starch to an, at times, porous defence.
Poland convicts 23 for soccer violence
Vanessa Gera 1:34am Fast-track trials have convicted 23 soccer hooligans for their role in violent clashes when Poland and Russia played at the European Championship.
French push to enforce Annan plan
Richard Spencer Western powers draw up fresh resolution in attempt to rescue Syria peace scheme.
Greeks count cost of heartbreak in tough times
Karen Kissane Despair is palpable when a mother and son jump from a balcony.
French President's partner rebuked by PM
Valerie Trierweiler continues to be criticised for her slight on husband's former partner.
Obama to put vision over blame
Amy Gardner President casts election as choice between economic stewardship and a return to failed policies.
Spain takes fight to UN
Madrid Country to insist that talks are opened on the sovereignty of Gibraltar.
Mobster who inspired Wiseguys and Goodfellas dies
Los Angeles An associate in a New York crime family, Hill told disturbing and hilarious tales of life in the mob.
Cameron admits ties between British MPs and press became 'too close'
PAOLA TOTARO LONDON: The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has admitted the relationship between politicians and the press has grown ''too close'' and that spin doctoring and government attempts to keep control of the 24-hour news agenda has meant the ''pendulum has swung too far''.
Telescope takes hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy on a plane
WASHINGTON: A sophisticated orbiting telescope that uses high-energy X-ray vision to hunt for black holes has been launched after a two-stage aircraft-to-rocket takeoff, NASA says.
Tamils lured with promise of citizenship
Ben Doherty Sri Lankan asylum seekers are being promised Australian citizenship, but for many it will be a voyage to their deaths. Ben Doherty reports.
Lawyers warned of risks in Libya
Rory Callinan THE International Criminal Court was warned about safety for its defence counsel in Libya three months before the Australian lawyer Melinda Taylor and three fellow ICC staff were arrested by local authorities.
Shooting sparks riot
Waena Police have shot dead an armed pro-independence activist in Indonesia's restive West Papua province.
Suu Kyi investment plea
Geneva Aung San Suu Kyi calls for foreign investment in first speech of her landmark European tour.
Press, MPs too close: Cameron
Paola Totaro, London British Prime Minister David Cameron tells the Leveson press ethics inquiry that the relationship between politicians and the press had grown 'too close' and that the 'pendulum had swung too far'.
Elections invalid: court
Cairo Egyptian court rules that electoral law used to set up polls were partly invalid.