2 dead as helicopter hits crane in London

TWO people have been killed when a helicopter hit a crane at a building site in central London during morning rush hour and plunged to the ground in a ball of flames. Police said at least 13 people were injured after the aircraft smashed into...

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Sugar intake linked to weight: NZ study

CUTTING back on sugar can help people make a small but significant fall in weight, an Otago University-led study says. The study, commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO), found that reducing free sugars in the diet produced an average...

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Art on the go, courtesy of Paris airport

FANCY a slice of art in between flights? Culture vultures now have a chance to satisfy their on-the-go urges with a new museum in the heart of France's largest airport, showcasing collections from top art institutions. Meant as a "window" onto...

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Egypt building collapse kills 17 people

AT least 17 people have been killed and eight injured when a 12-storey building collapsed in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria, a security official has told AFP. More people were trapped under the rubble and were calling out to rescue...

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US stocks open lower; Boeing plunges

US stocks have fallen in early trading despite reports from leading Wall Street banks that bested expectations, as Boeing's 787 problems dinged sentiment. After 15 minutes of trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 58.28 points (0.43...

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Prime Minister to visit fire-ravaged areas

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard is due to visit fire-ravaged parts of northwest NSW as firefighters brace for a return of hot and windy conditions. Ms Gillard will visit Coonabarabran on Thursday, where the state's most destructive fire in more...

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India, Pakistan to 'de-escalate' tensions

INDIA'S army has reached an "understanding" with Pakistan to "de-escalate" military tensions in Kashmir after a recent deadly flare-up in the disputed border region, a spokesman says. "An understanding has been arrived at between the two director-generals...

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Jobless rate tipped to rise

THE December jobs figures, out on Thursday, are expected to show a rise in the unemployment rate. AAP's survey of 14 economists reveals a median forecast for the unemployment rate to increase 0.2 percentage points to 5.4 per cent in December....

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