US open to work with Al-Qaeda, Taliban members who cut terror ties: ClintonOctober 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States is planning to work with those Al-Qaeda and Taliban members who cut-off their ties with these banned outfits, in order to resolve the Afghan crisis, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said. "The US government is considering working with those Al-Qaida members who part their ways with the outlawed outfit and obey the law," The News quoted Clinton, as saying.
Over 300 Oz people set Guinness World Record dancing like robotsSeptember 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - The Aussies have managed to enter the Guinness Book of World Record, after more than 300 people, including university students, danced in robotic unison. The group broke the previous world record set by 276 people dancing like robots, when they danced on a lawn at the University of Melbourne, reports the Australian.
Sound recordings can help detect obstructive sleep apnoeaSeptember 11th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian scientists have come up with a non-invasive screening tool for detecting obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Snoring is a very early symptom of sleep apnoea, however, monitoring the changes in pitch, frequency and other characteristics of the snores can help detect OSA.
Aussies attempt world's longest jam sessionSeptember 6th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Artists in Australia have attempted to grab a place in the record books with a jam session lasting seven days. More than 850 musicians took part in the 150-hour recording session that is yet to be verified by Guinness World Records.
Malaysian model mum spared cane for beer drinkingAugust 24th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A woman who was to be caned here today for drinking beer in a bar, has been spared by religious authorities. "The warrant cannot be executed," Sharafuddin Zainal Ariffin, the head of enforcement for the state of Pahang's Islamic Affairs Department.
Aussies can do without breakfast, but not mobiles, fav bagsJuly 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Call it "materialism" or simple liking, but most people prefer to sacrifice breakfast than live without their mobile phones or favourite bag, a new Australian study has found. The research conducted by arnold and bolingbroke on the bequest of American Express focussed on the attachment Aussies have to the personal possessions they carry every day.
Brit novice wins world peashooting championshipJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - A 34-year-old British novice piped experienced Americans and Aussies to become world peashooting champion. Jim Collins, who entered the competition just for fun, beat experienced participants from as far away as Australia, the US, and New Zealand.
UK research says over 55s happier, while under 25s are 'stressed and lonely'July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - A Standard Life report, called 'Age Old Stereotypes' has claimed that people over 55 are happier, while those under 25 are likely to be lonely and stressed about money. According to The Telegraph, the report was based on a survey of over 2,100 adults who were asked to identify which feelings and activities they thought were typical at a certain age.
25pct Aussies have caught partners cheating on them via text messagesJune 22nd, 2009 SYDNEY - One in four Australians have caught their partners cheating on them through a text message, according to a new survey. The survey commissioned by Telstra's State of the Nation has found that four in 10 Aussies send up to seven text messages a day, while one in three use texts to tell others about major events like births or promotions.
Malaysian PM hopes Indian community will work harder to boost their children's educationJune 7th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has appreciated the achievement of the Malay Indian students, and hoped that community would work harder to boost the performance of their children. Speaking at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2008 Excellent Student Award ceremony here, Razak said his government had approved additional allocations for the development of Indians in education.
Dirty secrets of Australians revealedMay 9th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Nearly half of all Australians have admitted that, because of alcohol, they had sex with someone they wish they hadn't, research shows. In a sex survey conducted by The Daily Telegraph, it was found that 47 per cent of women and nearly 44 per cent of men have had a drunken sexual encounter they have later regretted.
Clarke's unbeaten century gives Aussies 3-1 series clinching win over PakMay 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australia's stand in skipper Michael Clarke scored a classy unbeaten century to guide his team to a series-clinching victory over Pakistan in their one-day match in Abu Dhabi. Chasing Pakistan's total of 197 all out, Clarke and Shane Watson combined for an unbroken 197-run stand, which carried Australia to 2-200 in the 45th over.
Nude beaches may help boost tourism, shows surveyApril 7th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new survey has revealed that more than forty per cent of travellers believe that if there were more nudist beaches in Australia, it would help boost tourism. The survey by totaltravel.com saw more than 1200 respondents saying that they were happy for people to strip down at the beach to attract more tourists, and believed that nudity "was natural and beautiful".
Shane Warne, Hugh Jackman, John Major may team up for Hollywood cricket matchApril 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Cricket star Shane Warne, actor Hugh Jackman and former British prime minister John Major are likely to come together for a Hollywood cricket match in Los Angeles. Singer Ozzy Osbourne might also join the Hollywood and cricket A-listers for a Twenty20 game to be held in LA's Woodley Cricket Field on May 3.
I think we are still No.1, says PontingDecember 29th, 2008 MELBOURNE - As Australia face whitewash for the first time in more than 120 years, captain Ricky Ponting looked confused Tuesday as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series. Ponting said he did not know what to feel after becoming the first Australian captain since Allan Border 16 years ago to be beaten in a series in his own backyard.
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