State of emergency following Christchurch quake
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A state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch following a 7 magnitude earthquake today.
Coalition urges Independents to support them
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Australia's Shadow Education Minister Chris Pyne says the three rural independents should support a Coalition-led government, because they'll have less in common with the centre-left Labor party.
US condemns wave of militant attacks in Pakistan
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The United States has condemned the wave of deadly militant attacks against religious minorities in Pakistan, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Israeli ambassador to US sees optimism in talks
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Israel's ambassador to Washington Michael Oren says he's optimistic following the resumption of direct Israeli-Palestinian talks.
Dutch MP responds to reported beheading call
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A controversial Dutch MP has described as a serious threat a reported call for him to be beheaded by an Australian Muslim cleric.
PNG crash victims' bodies released
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The remains of the four victims of this week's plane crash in Papua New Guinea will be flown to Australia for autopsies, after being released by a PNG coroner.
Burma's military leader to visit China
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Burma's military leader General Than Shwe will visit China next week for bilateral talks.
New Socceroo coach applauds 'beautiful' football
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The head coach of Australia's national soccer team Holger Osieck says he's pleased with the attacking style of football his side displayed in this morning's nil-all draw with Switzerland in St Gallen.
Raiders, Titans to NRL finals
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In the National Rugby League, Canberra's booked a place in the finals.
Stosur sets sights on US Open final
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Australian tennis player Samantha Stosur says she's setting her sights on a second grand slam final appearance, after winning a spot in the fourth round of the U-S Tennis Open.
Maritime spat between Malaysia and Indonesia could end at ICJ
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Malaysia says its ongoing maritime border spat with Indonesia, could end up in the International Court of Justice.
Corrupt Indonesian police provide weapons to militants
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Indonesian prosecutors have detailed claims that corrupt police provided weapons used by a new terrorist cell allegedly funded by the radical Muslim cleric, Abu Bakar Bashir.
![A Pakistani boy tries to keep his food dry while swimming in floodwaters near Basira village. [AFP]](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201008/r624951_4220052.jpg "A Pakistani boy tries to keep his food dry while swimming in floodwaters near Basira village. [AFP]")
World Bank, IMF boost Pakistan aid 
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The World Bank has raised flood aid to Pakistan to $US1 billion, while the International Monetary Fund has approved $450 million in emergency financing.
Hong Kong lawmakers demand apology for Manila hostage crisis
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Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a motion demanding that the Philippine government apologise and pay compensation to the families of eight Hong Kong tourists killed in a hostage seige in Manila.
![Indonesia is the biggest producer of palm oil which is used in everything from biscuits to cosmetics. [AFP]](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201004/r556481_3331000.jpg "Indonesia is the biggest producer of palm oil which is used in everything from biscuits to cosmetics. [AFP]")
Burger King drops Indonesian palm oil company
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US fast food giant Burger King says it would no longer buy palm oil from the Indonesian group Sinar Mas or its subsidiaries.
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