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New Slovenian euro coins are seen in Ljubljana, in this, Dec. 15, 2006 photo. The euro will be Slovenia's currency as of Jan. 1, 2007. The tiny alpine country is becoming the 13th nation using the single European currency, a switch Prime Minister Janez Jansa called the "biggest national achievement" since this former Yugoslav country joined the European Union in 2004.
Currency   Europe   Financial Crisis   Photos   UK  
 Gulf News 
Euro, pound slip on debt worries
| London: Concerns over Europe's fiscal problems hit the euro and sterling Wednesday, while world stocks hovered near their recent six-week highs, though they were still up 66 per cent from a low hit ... (photo: AP / Denis Sarkic)
Indonesian paramilitary policemen carry their weapons during a search for militants in Aceh Besar, Aceh province, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Defence   Indonesia   Photos   Security   Terrorism  
 The New York Times 
Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Border Security
| JAKARTA, Indonesia — The fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said on Wednesday... (photo: AP / Heri Juanda)
Shia LaBeouf  Newstrack India 
Douglas going through personal "crisis" due to son's pending drugs trial
| Melbourne, March 10 (ANI): Shia LaBeouf says Michael Douglas is a "broken man" awaiting his son's drugs trial.  | LaBeouf, 23, who is Michael's co-star in the upcoming flick "Wall Street: Money... (photo: Creative Commons / Simon Davison)
Douglas   Drugs   Photos   Shia   Trial  
Togo and Africa   Aninaux elephant     Les aninaux un lphant  Zeenews 
'Miracle' baby elephant cheats death in birth
Sydney: A baby elephant believed to have died during a nine-day labour was born alive at an Australian zoo on Wednesday, amazing its keepers and defying expert opinion that such an outcome would take ... (photo: WN / Eteh)
Baby   Death   Elephant   Photos   Zoo  
Top Stories
Pill, Medicine Canada Dot Com
Anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medications increase cataract risks
       | Certain frequently prescribed pills for depression and anxiety are associated with an increased risk of cataracts in the eyes, a study by B.C. and Quebec re... (photo: Creative Commons / Destinys Agent)
Disease   Health   Medicine   Photos   Science  
Food - Diet - Health DNA India
Salty, sweet: Study says fat is the sixth 'taste'
| Sydney: People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can ... (photo: WN / sweet)
Fat   People   Photos   Salty   Sydney  
Court house at Eden, Australia. Built 1858 under the Colonial Architect Alexander Dawson. The Daily Telegraph Australia
Australian share market closes flat on housing data
| THE share market closed flat after eight consecutive trading day gains, as weaker mining stocks offset a stronger financial sector. | The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index... (photo: GFDL / Matilda)
Australia   Housing   Market   Photos   Trade  
In this combo made from file photos, the IBM logo is seen in front of the company's manufacturing plant in Essex Junction, Vt., left, and the Sun Microsystems logo is seen at the company's offices in Menlo Park, Calif Canada Dot Com
IBM, universities target easy-to-use cellphones
       | HELSINKI (Reuters) - IBM has started a two-year research program that aims to make cellphones easier to use for groups including the elderly and the illiter... (photo: AP)
Cellphones   IBM   Photos   Research   Universities  
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during a rally, Monday, March 31, 2008 Deccan Chronicle
Obama visit fuels anti-terror raids in Indonesia
Obama visit fuels anti-terror raids in Indonesia | US President Barack Obama's planned visit to Indonesia this month has lent new impetus to raids that have left one top ... (photo: AP / Joseph Kaczmarek))
Indonesia   Photos   Politics   US   Washington  
Australia's Michael Clarke plays a shot on the fourth day of the third test cricket match between India and Australia, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. DNA India
Michael Clarke needs to choose between cricket and love: Peter Roebuck
| Sydney: Noted cricket commentator Peter Roebuck has said that Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke needs to choose between a fraught personal life and his cricket car... (photo: AP / Saurabh Das)
Australia   Cricket   Photos   Sports   Sydney  
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, center, walks with State Secretary Hatta Rajasa, left, and presidential spokesperson Andi Mallarangeng, right, during his visit at the hotel bombing site at J.W. Marriott hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, July 18, 2009. m&c
Indonesian president says ties with Australia plagued by prejudice
| Sydney - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged Australians and his fellow Indonesians to set aside the 'age-old stereotypes' that bedevil the relationship. | Address... (photo: AP / Dita Alangkara, Pool)
Australia   Indonesia   Photos   Political   President  
Dollar - Currency Breitbart
Dollar firms around 90 yen line amid lack of trading cues+
TOKYO, March 10 (AP) - (Kyodo)—The U.S. dollar held steady around the 90 yen line in subdued Tokyo trading Wednesday as market participants largely sat on the sideli... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
Currency   Dollar   Market   Photos   Trading  
Politics & Government Business & Economy
- Kevin Rudd asks Indonesian President to show Bali Nine, Scha
- Julia Gillard supports pay equity bid
- Julia Gillard supports union pay equity bid
- Indonesian President gets favourable reviews - Australian me
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during a rally, Monday, March 31, 2008
Obama visit fuels anti-terror raids in Indonesia
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- Julia Gillard supports pay equity bid
- Local tourism industry still stable
- Julia Gillard supports union pay equity bid
- Staffer regrets silence over $30m collapse
New Slovenian euro coins are seen in Ljubljana, in this, Dec. 15, 2006 photo. The euro will be Slovenia's currency as of Jan. 1, 2007. The tiny alpine country is becoming the 13th nation using the single European currency, a switch Prime Minister Janez Jansa called the "biggest national achievement" since this former Yugoslav country joined the European Union in 2004.
Euro, pound slip on debt worries
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Science Education
- Boffins extract DNA from eggshell of extinct birds
- New Caledonia Asks Australia For Reef Help
- The lithium chase
- Researchers Extract DNA from Eggs of Extinct Birds
Food - Diet - Health
Salty, sweet: Study says fat is the sixth 'taste'
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- 3Com gets 3-year contract to provide networking equipment at
- Older travelers can get student discounts now
- ‘College closures to lower Indian students coming to Ausâ€
- College closures to lower Indian students coming to Oz
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks at a press conference in New Delhi, India, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. Gillard is on a five-day visit to India.
Oz to amend law in wake of racist attacks on Indians
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Sport Health
- Tournament favourites Australia take on the experienced Dutc
- Gilchrist happy with Indian security
- Adelaide reap the rewards in China
- Departure 'must be official'
Australia's Michael Clarke plays a shot on the fourth day of the third test cricket match between India and Australia, in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Michael Clarke needs to choose between cricket and love: Peter Roebuck
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- Scientists say another clue unlocked to save Tassie devil
- Beds shortage forcing children to share wards with adults
- Parents allowed to sterilise daughter in Australia
- Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Bo
Indonesian paramilitary policemen carry their weapons during a search for militants in Aceh Besar, Aceh province, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Border Security
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