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Fines of $7 in "tough" new China anti-smoking rules - 8 Sep 2010 at 4:36am - BEIJING (Reuters) - China's "toughest" ever smoking ban which aims to stop people lighting up during November's Asian Games will carry fines of $7, state media said on Wednesday, a limited deterrent to smokers in one of China's richest cities.

Floodwaters bring relief for parched Murray River - 8 Sep 2010 at 4:32am - The Victorian floodwaters may be unwelcome for some, but communities along the Murray River are cheering.

Political massacre trial begins in Philippines - 8 Sep 2010 at 4:32am - The trial has begun for those accused of carrying out the Philippines' worst massacre last year in which 57 politicians and journalists were murdered.

Thai Airways plane searched after bomb threat - 8 Sep 2010 at 4:27am - US police searched a Thai Airways plane at Los Angeles International Airport after it landed following a bomb warning, but no credible threat was found on board, the FBI said.

Robb backs away from Bishop challenge - 8 Sep 2010 at 4:09am - Federal Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb has decided not to challenge deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop when the party meets in Canberra tomorrow.

Students tested for HIV after class experiment - 8 Sep 2010 at 4:08am - There are fears a group of Tasmanian students may have been put at risk of contracting blood-borne diseases during a class experiment.

Climate's right for change to carbon debate - 8 Sep 2010 at 3:51am - Greens MP Adam Bandt and the independents who threw their lot in with Labor have made it clear they would like to see the Federal Government take action to address climate change.

Fev stood down over off-field incident - 8 Sep 2010 at 3:37am - Controversial AFL star Brendan Fevola has been suspended indefinitely by the Brisbane Lions over an alleged off-field incident.

Oakeshott home to face electoral backlash - 8 Sep 2010 at 3:26am - He made his big call yesterday, but decision time is far from over for independent MP Rob Oakeshott.

Market slides on banks, miners - 8 Sep 2010 at 3:08am - A weak lead from overseas markets overnight has combined with mining tax concerns to drag the Australian share market lower.

Minister quits Gillard Cabinet - 8 Sep 2010 at 2:48am - Federal Veterans' Affairs minister Alan Griffin has decided to step down from the ministry.

East Timor's deputy PM resigns - 8 Sep 2010 at 2:47am - East Timor's deputy prime minister Mario Carrascalao has resigned.

Robb considers move against Bishop - 8 Sep 2010 at 2:46am - Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb is considering a challenge to deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop.

Baby elephant rescued from wetlands - 8 Sep 2010 at 2:17am - A baby elephant has been rescued after being stuck in marshy wetland in north-east India.

Experts divided over merits of minority government - 8 Sep 2010 at 2:07am - The independent MPs say a minority government will offer the opportunity for a new kind of politics, but Australians are also being warned it could mean a wild ride.

Dees' Green eager to take reins - 8 Sep 2010 at 1:54am - Demons best-and-fairest Brad Green has shown interest in captaining the club next season.

Reds under the pump as Jets approach - 8 Sep 2010 at 1:53am - Adelaide United is feeling the pressure as it prepares to host Newcastle on Saturday night.

Dancing queens dig lords of the dance - 8 Sep 2010 at 1:53am - Scientists have revealed the secret to how a man can attract women on the dance floor: it's all in the way he moves his neck and torso and the speed at which he moves his right knee.

Nadal into last eight - 8 Sep 2010 at 1:42am - Rafael Nadal kept his perfect record intact at the US Open Tuesday as he powered past Spanish compatriot Feliciano Lopez into the quarter-finals.

Note to self: Stosur in sight of childhood dream - 8 Sep 2010 at 1:37am - As Sam Stosur caps off her best US Open campaign, a blast from the past may help her make a final push to reach world number one.

Fewer international tourists coming to Qld - 8 Sep 2010 at 1:17am - New figures show a two per cent drop in the number of international visitors to Queensland in the year to June.

Housing finance rises in July but caution remains - 8 Sep 2010 at 12:48am - There has been an increase in the number of home loans taken out by owner-occupiers in July.

Pair jailed for stealing car with kids inside - 8 Sep 2010 at 12:43am - A 19-year-old woman and 30-year-old man have been jailed for stealing a car with three children inside.

U.S. judge refuses to lift ban on government stem cell funds - 8 Sep 2010 at 12:33am - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge refused on Tuesday to lift a ban on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research despite Obama administration warnings it would set back key research and cost more than a thousand jobs.

Tearful Rice offers public apology - 8 Sep 2010 at 12:11am - A tearful Stephanie Rice has made an emotional public apology over her homophobic slur on Twitter, saying she has learned a huge lesson.

Stosur cracks under Clijsters pressure - 7 Sep 2010 at 10:44pm - Samantha Stosur has bowed out of the US Open following a roller-coaster quarter-finals defeat to defending champion Kim Clijsters.

Higgins out for the year - 7 Sep 2010 at 9:24pm - The Western Bulldogs' AFL finals campaign has taken another hit with midfielder Shaun Higgins' season over.

Argentina crushes world champions Spain - 7 Sep 2010 at 7:23pm - Carlos Tevez laid on two goals and scored a third as Argentina beat world champions Spain 4-1 in a friendly at the Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Wawrinka dumps last American Querrey - 7 Sep 2010 at 7:15pm - Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland reached the quarter-finals of the US Open with with a marathon 7-6 (11-9), 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win over Sam Querrey of the United States.

Wyeth paid writers to promote hormone therapy: study - 7 Sep 2010 at 7:11pm - CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugmaker Wyeth used ghostwriters to play up the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in articles published in medical journals, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

O'Grady, Schleck cut from Tour of Spain - 7 Sep 2010 at 5:54pm - Luxembourg's Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his Australian Saxo Bank team-mate Stuart O'Grady have been dropped from the Tour of Spain for breaking the team's rules by going out for a drink.

Rooney scores as England downs Swiss - 7 Sep 2010 at 5:39pm - Scandal-hit Wayne Rooney scored as England seized control of its Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-1 victory over 10-man Switzerland in Basel.

Socceroos hold off Poles - 7 Sep 2010 at 5:18pm - Brett Holman reinforced his status as one of the Socceroos' big guns with a decisive half hour display in Australia's 2-1 friendly win over Poland in Krakow.

Pakistan crumbles to Twenty20 defeat - 7 Sep 2010 at 4:10pm - England wrapped up a 2-0 Twenty20 series victory over Pakistan after the tourists suffered the embarrassment of being dismissed for 89 to add to their off-field problems.

Woods granted Ryder Cup wildcard - 7 Sep 2010 at 3:47pm - World number one Tiger Woods has been chosen by Corey Pavin as one of the four captain's picks for the US Ryder Cup team.

Carney clinches Dally M - 7 Sep 2010 at 8:20am - Roosters five-eighth Todd Carney has capped a magnificent return to the NRL by locking up the Dally M award for the best player of the 2010 season at a gala event in Sydney on Tuesday night.

Magic mushrooms may ease anxiety of cancer: study - 7 Sep 2010 at 8:09am - CHICAGO (Reuters) - The hallucinogen psilocybin -- known by the street name magic mushrooms -- may help ease the anxiety that often accompanies late-stage cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

Long-term weight loss may be harmful to health - 7 Sep 2010 at 7:25am - HONG KONG (Reuters) - Long-term weight loss may release into the blood industrial pollutants linked to illnesses like diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers said on Tuesday.

Malpractice liability costs U.S. $55.6 billion: study - 7 Sep 2010 at 1:36am - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Medical malpractice liability costs the U.S. healthcare system more than $55 billion a year, most of it in "defensive" medical practices such as extra tests and scans, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Mental illness alone not linked to violence - 6 Sep 2010 at 4:11pm - LONDON (Reuters) - Mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder alone do not make people more violent, but the tendency of people with psychiatric problems to abuse drugs or alcohol does, scientists said on Monday.