Woolworths investigates mushroom poisoning

CANBERRA residents who may be feeling ill after consuming mushrooms bought from a Woolworths supermarket are being advised to seek immediate medical attention following a possible Death Cap mushroom poisoning. ACT Health is investigating after...

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Egypt reports first case of MERS virus

AUTHORITIES have detected the first case of a SARS-like virus in Egypt. State news agency MENA says a 27-year-old civil engineer was diagnosed on Saturday after returning from Saudi Arabia, where the Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS,...

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Letter written aboard Titanic sells for $2

A LETTER written by a passenger on the Titanic describing the "wonderful passage" - hours before the ship hit an iceberg - has sold at auction for STG119,000 ($A216,343.97). Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge says the handwritten note was bought by...

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US consumer confidence jumps

US consumer confidence surged in April, approaching the highest level since the recession began in 2007 as Americans reported greater optimism about their financial situation and the economy. The University of Michigan says its index of consumer...

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Pakistan airstrike kills 37

PAKISTAN Air Force jets have hit suspected Taliban hideouts in the north-western tribal region, killing at least 37 people and injuring 18. The insurgents were attacked in Khyber, which borders Afghanistan, on intelligence that rebels involved...

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NSW students' paid trip to Anzac service

ONE hundred NSW school students will be among lucky ballot winners at next year's Anzac Day centenary service at Gallipoli. The NSW government will put up $1 million to enable the students and chaperones to take part in the anniversary dawn...

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Globe to do worldwide Hamlet tour

FOUR centuries after his death, William Shakespeare is probably Britain's best-known export, his words and characters famous around the world. Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London is setting out to test the Bard's maxim that "all the world's...

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Amazon snares classic shows in HBO deal

AMAZON is teaming up with HBO, the first such streaming arrangement agreed to by the cable network, in a deal that will make available to Amazon Prime members some classic TV like The Sopranos and The Wire. The online retailer has faced mounting...

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Sales of new US homes plunge 14.5%

THE number of Americans buying new homes plummeted in March to the slowest pace in seven months, a sign that real estate's spring buying season is off to a weak start. The Commerce Department says sales of new homes declined 14.5 per cent last...

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Pop star Chris Brown's US trial delayed

POP star Chris Brown's trial on an assault charge in Washington has been delayed for months. Lawyers returned to court on Wednesday for what had been set as the start of Brown's trial, but prosecutors have told a judge they won't grant Brown...

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William and Kate to cruise Canberra sights

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will kick off their tour of the national capital by planting a tree and taking in Canberra's cultural sights. But a planned anti-war protest could make getting around for the royals difficult. William and Kate...

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Bieber seeks delay in US DUI trial

JUSTIN Bieber is seeking a delay in his trial currently scheduled to begin next month on Florida charges of driving under the influence, resisting arrest and driving with an expired license. The 20-year-old pop singer's lawyers filed a motion...

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Unilever says it will use less plastic per

UNILEVER PLC, the producer of countless disposable containers that clutter the landfills of the world, says it is adopting technology that will cut the amount of plastic it needs to use in each bottle by 15 per cent. The technology, developed...

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NASA satellites used to protect reef

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD techniques are being used to help protect one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Researchers at James Cook University in north Queensland are using images from NASA satellites to study the impact of polluted land run-off...

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Comcast 1Q earns surge

COMCAST Corp says its first-quarter net income rose by 30 per cent as ad revenue surged at broadcast network NBC. The results, released on Tuesday, beat Wall Street estimates and its shares edged up in morning trading. Comcast is the largest...

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UN warns boat turnbacks no long-term fix

CREDITING the Abbott government's border regime for a drop in the number of asylum seekers registering in Indonesia is premature, says the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, which argues Australia can't work in isolation if it wants a long-term solution....

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Halliburton posts $US622m Q1 net income

HALLIBURTON says it was profitable in the first-quarter after reporting a loss for the period a year ago. Its latest results topped Wall Street expectations, and its shares edged up in premarket trading on Monday. The Houston-based company...

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NSW police breath-test 60,000 during blitz

ALMOST 60,000 people have been breath tested by NSW police who have issued more than 2000 traffic fines and charged 58 motorists with drink driving during the Easter road blitz. They've handed out 910 speeding notices and another 1,500 tickets...

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More than 400 charges in Operation Unite

MORE than 400 charges have been laid for assaults and drink driving offences in Western Australia during the eighth Operation Unite targeting alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour. Total statistics from Thursday to Sunday night included 433...

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Mourners arrive for Peaches Geldof funeral

MOURNERS have started to arrive ahead of the funeral of Peaches Geldof as a host of celebrities prepare to say farewell to the television presenter and model. Bob Geldof is expected to lead tributes to his daughter later on Monday at the same...

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Mickey Rooney laid to rest in California

Hollywood veteran Mickey Rooney has been laid to rest at a private funeral in California. Source: AAP MICKEY Rooney has been laid to rest at a private funeral in California. Family and friends of the Breakfast at Tiffany's star bid farewell...

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NAB lags on business customer ratings

NATIONAL Australia Bank continues to lag behind its major rivals when it comes to business customer satisfaction, despite a slight improvement. NAB, Australia's biggest business lender, had an average customer satisfaction rating of 7.0 out...

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