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Avalanches near Afghanistan capital kill 28 - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:58am - Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 28 people, injured more than 70 and left 1,500 stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials say.

Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:41am - LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case - a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.

Japan Airlines chooses American over Delta - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:30am - Japan Airlines, wooed by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, has spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines.

N. Korea's Kim Jong Il sends nuclear envoy to China - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:29am - North Korea's Kim Jong Il reportedly dispatched his top nuclear envoy to Beijing on Tuesday to discuss restarting nuclear disarmament ...

Ukraine's Tymoshenko "will not concede" poll defeat - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:26am - KIEV (Reuters) - Defeated Ukrainian presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko "will never recognize" the victory of her rival Viktor Yanukovich in Sunday's closely-fought election, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday.

NATO warns Afghans to keep their 'heads down' - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:25am - NATO and Afghan officials on Tuesday urged Taliban militants holding a southern town to lay down their arms and warned civilians ...

Obama to sign proclamation on childhood obesity - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:11am - WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will be sticking around the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin this afternoon.

NATO to Afghan assault villagers: keep heads down - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:07am - KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan villagers should stay inside and "keep their heads down" when thousands of U.S. Marines launch a massive assault on a densely-populated district in coming days, NATO's civilian representative to Afghanistan said Tuesday.

Aussies torment toothless Windies - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:00am - Australia intimidated West Indies' batsmen before letting loose on the touring bowlers at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, cruising comfortably to a damaging eight-wicket win in the second one-day match.

Toyota adds new Prius to global recall list - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:47am - TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis.

Sexualised images stir parliamentary debate - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:44am - Moves to cut down the sexualisation of girls in the media has won support from both sides of politics, but media commentators say the Federal Government should take a cautious approach to regulation.

Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:34am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship early Tuesday for any launch damage as they raced toward a 200-mile-high rendezvous with the International Space Station.

Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, other hybrids - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:30am - Toyota is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

Liberal MP chided for Defence leak - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:26am - A Federal Liberal MP has apologised for leaking information from a confidential Defence briefing to a journalist.

Officials ask Anthem to justify rate hike in Calif - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:18am - LOS ANGELES -- Over the past 12 years, Josh Libresco's health insurance premium has increased almost eight-fold for his family of four.

New airport measures not enough: expert - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:17am - Aviation security experts have generally welcomed the Federal Government's plans to improve airport security, but one expert says the raft of measures do not go far enough.

Iran says starts work on making 20 percent nuclear fuel - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:07am - TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran began work on Tuesday to make higher-grade nuclear fuel, a senior official said, and the Pentagon said the United States wanted a U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran "within weeks" over its nuclear program.

Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:05am - HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform.

Ex-inmate stars in play about Gitmo ordeal - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:05am - Mamdouh Habib says he will "feel the stress" when he relives his Guantanamo Bay ordeal on stage for a new play opening in Sydney.

Taiwan drops request for U.S. military subs: source - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:51am - TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has effectively dropped a request for U.S. submarines to help shore up the balance of power with political rival China, a military source said on Tuesday, dissolving what could be a new rift in tense Sino-U.S. ties.

Wife fears for jailed Sri Lanka general - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:50am - There are concerns for the safety of retired Sri Lankan General Sarath Fonseka after his arrest in Colombo.

Credit experts line up to rebuff Joyce - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:45am - Barnaby Joyce is again in strife over his economic musings, claiming that Australia is in imminent danger of defaulting on its government debt.

Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:43am - NEW ORLEANS -- Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.

Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:41am - WASHINGTON -- A second major storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore power and shovels were in short supply.

Toyota Australia issues hybrid recall - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:18am - Toyota has announced a recall of its current generation Prius vehicles in Australia after reports of braking problems.

Fire crews battle industrial inferno - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:10am - Emergency crews are at the scene of a large industrial fire in Townsville in north Queensland.

Mid-Atlantic braces for second snowstorm - 9 Feb 2010 at 2:56am - Starting tonight, snow forecast to hit Eastern cities still digging out from a weekend wallop could keep some people stuck at ...

Rep. John Murtha dead at 77 - 9 Feb 2010 at 2:54am - Rep. John Murtha, a decorated Vietnam combat veteran and critic of the Iraq war, died Monday of complications from gall bladder ...

New lawyer in Haiti case: Missionaries acted with 'heart' - 9 Feb 2010 at 2:49am - Newly appointed lawyers for the U.S. missionaries accused of child trafficking emerged from a court hearing Monday and said their ...

Church pews fill as Philippine poll campaign begins - 9 Feb 2010 at 2:49am - MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine politicians launched their campaigns on Tuesday in a wide-open race for the presidency, with poverty, corruption and unemployment the top issues for the impoverished Southeast Asian archipelago.

Airport scanners stir fears over security lines - 9 Feb 2010 at 2:01am - The government's plan to install body scanners in dozens of airports could lengthen security lines and congest terminals, airline ...

Fires strike 2 more east Texas churches - 9 Feb 2010 at 1:34am - DALLAS -- A sheriff's dispatcher says fires have struck two more rural east Texas churches, just hours after investigators announced that a blaze last week marked the eighth arson against a house of worship in the state this year.

Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees - 9 Feb 2010 at 1:16am - WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama has released the "holds" he had placed on every one of President Barack Obama's nominees, his office said Monday.

Haiti drug trafficking likely to rise in quake aftermath - 9 Feb 2010 at 1:01am - Chaos, a lack of jobs and thousands of escaped prisoners could cause drug trafficking to jump in Haiti, where cocaine already ...

First lady begins fight against childhood obesity - 9 Feb 2010 at 12:56am - WASHINGTON -- First lady Michelle Obama says she loves burgers and fries, but she wants her daughters - and the rest of America's children - to learn about better nutrition and exercise.

Politician breaks down as pressure mounts - 9 Feb 2010 at 12:33am - The independent MLA who holds the balance of power in the Northern Territory Parliament, Gerry Wood, has broken down during a press conference.

Nintendo rip-off costs Queenslander $1.5m - 9 Feb 2010 at 12:26am - A Queensland man will have to pay Nintendo $1.5 million in damages after illegally copying and uploading one of its new games to the internet ahead of its release, the gaming giant says.

Abbott channels Obama in Coalition pep talk - 9 Feb 2010 at 12:20am - Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has borrowed Barack Obama's famous line "yes we can" to rally his colleagues ahead of the next election.

Olympic snow still a no-show - 9 Feb 2010 at 12:15am - Winter Games organisers remain optimistic, but just a week out from the start of competition Vancouver's skies are yet to deliver any snow.

Cops using YouTube to find criminals - 8 Feb 2010 at 11:19pm - YouTube has no way of knowing how often police tap into its videos to make arrests, company spokesman Scott Rubin said, but police ...