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ABC's Delhi correspondent faces 3 new drug-related charges

Prosecutors Friday laid three more drug-related charges against Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Delhi-based South Asia correspondent Peter Lloyd, who was last week arrested in Singapore on charges of trafficking and possession of drug 'ice'.

Qantas jet makes emergency landing in Manila

A Qantas Boeing 747 made an emergency landing in the Philippines capital Manila Friday after a tear in the plane's undercarriage caused it to lose pressure.3:32 PM on July 25

Passenger plane makes emergency landing in Manila

A Qantas Boeing 747 made an emergency landing in the Philippine capital Manila on Friday after a tear in the plane's undercarriage.1:31 PM on July 25

Beijing Games will be the cleanest, says WADA

The Beijing Games will be the cleanest Olympics in years despite concerns about the effectiveness of tests for blood doping, said World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey.12:31 PM on July 24

Australia must export uranium to India now: Opposition

The Australian Labour government can and must reverse its decision on banning uranium sale to India, the opposition Liberal party has demanded.9:01 PM on July 23

'Australia must export uranium to India now'

The Kevin Rudd-led Australian Labour government can and must reverse its decision on banning uranium exports to India, says the opposition Liberal party foreign affairs spokesperson Andrew Robb.4:32 PM on July 23

Hayden to retire from ODIs before World Cup

Injury-plagued Australian opener Matthew Hayden has spoken of a 'transitional period' during which he will end his illustrious ODI career to prolong his Test career and also allow youngsters to fit in the side for the 2011 World Cup.6:30 PM on July 22

Hayden refuses to commit to Champions Trophy

Matthew Hayden joined his team mate Andrew Symonds and became the second Australian cricketer who refused to commit to play in the Champions Trophy if it is held in Pakistan later this year as scheduled.5:32 PM on July 22

Indians are second largest group of skilled migrants in Australia

Indians have become the second largest group of skilled migrants arriving on Australian shores under the temporary skilled migration programme during 2007-2008, according to new data released Tuesday by Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Chris Evans.5:03 PM on July 22

Jayant Patel released on bail, requests privacy

India-born US citizen Jayant Patel appealed for privacy Tuesday evening as he was released on bail after providing the required cash surety of A$20,000.5:02 PM on July 22

Nauru to send one athlete to Beijing Olympics

The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru will send only one athlete, weighlifter Itte Detenamo, to contest at the Beijing Olympics next month.12:31 PM on July 22

Indian, Australian students have common vision for sustainable future

Students from premier Indian and Australian universities have called for localised protocols based on the principle of 'think globally, plan regionally and act locally' to ensure a sustainable future for the world.12:30 PM on July 22

Indian youth return home after world youth festivities

As the nearly 500 Indian youth, who participated in the week-long Catholic Church's World Youth Day festivities here, return home Monday, there was shock and embarrassment because some of their members were still absconding in New Zealand.7:02 PM on July 21

'Dr Death' Jayant Patel granted conditional bail

Indian American surgeon "Dr Death" Jayant Patel, who arrived in Brisbane Monday after being extradited from the US to face charges for 13 offences, including manslaughter, grievous bodily harm and fraud, was granted conditional bail by a Brisbane magistrate.7:00 PM on July 21

'Dr Death' Jayant Patel arrives in Australia to face charges

Families and former patients of 'Dr Death' Jayant Patel heaved a sigh of relief as he arrived in Brisbane Monday after being extradited from the US to face charges for 13 offences, including manslaughter, causing grievous bodily harm and fraud.3:01 PM on July 21