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  1. Royal Baby-Watchers Hope for Delivery on Diana's Birthday

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    new type of royal. Showering her boys with love. Putting them first, insisting william as an infant was with her in australia . No, little babies don't go on these tours, she said, william doesn't go, I don't go. Reporter: From their

    Australia found at 1:07

    Putting them first, insisting william as an infant was with her in australia . No, little babies don't go on these tours, she said, william doesn't go, I don't go. Reporter: From their earliest moment, william

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  1. Debt Crisis Shrinks International Use of Euro

    Tue, 2 Jul 2013

    traditionally used as reserves, such as the Canadian and Australian dollars, gained in favor as those countries enjoyed steady non-traditional reserve currencies such as the Canadian dollar and the Australian dollar are in greater demand because of their growing economies

  2. Japan Opens World Court Defense of Whaling

    Tue, 2 Jul 2013

    of Justice has no jurisdiction to hear the dispute with Australia and New Zealand over the annual hunt and slaughter of the 1946 convention that regulates whaling. Lawyers for Australia told the court last week that the whaling is a commercial

  3. Today in History

    Tue, 2 Jul 2013

    American adventurer Steve Fossett became the first person to fly a balloon solo around the world as he returned to western Australia . Ten years ago: Palestinian police marched into Bethlehem, taking control of the ancient West Bank city after Israel

  4. UN and Geena Davis Team up to Study Women in Film

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    up half of the space in the world." UN Women said the study will examine the top-grossing international movies in Australia , China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom.

  5. Obama Congratulates New Australian Prime Minister

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    President Barack Obama has called new Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to congratulate expressed confidence that the U.S. and Australia would continue to work closely on his host during his 2011 trip to Australia . The White House said Obama thanked

  6. Park Will Chase 4th Straight Major at British Open

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    about the record book until after she hit her third shot on the par-5 18th hole Sunday. "I just said to her, 'Mate, you're just about to join history, enjoy this walk,'" the Australian recalled. And Park actually grinned.

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  1. Some US Conservatives Laud Russia's Anti-Gay Bill

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    international conference at the Kremlin's Palace of Congresses in Moscow next year. Past conferences in Europe, Mexico and Australia have brought together opponents of abortion and same-sex marriage from dozens of countries. "The Kremlin used to be a no-no

  2. Gerrans Holds off Sagan to Win 3rd Stage of Tour

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    Australian sprinter Simon Gerrans held off a late charge by Peter Sagan to win Monday's hilly third stage of the Tour de France by less

  3. No Helmets Required for Bike Share in Busy NYC

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    on a bike and go. Casual riders and tourists would have to plan ahead to bring a helmet or buy one on the fly. Melbourne , Australia 's bike-share program requires riders to wear helmets, and although the city is flat and ideal for cycling

  4. Stephens Beats Puig to Reach Wimbledon Quarters

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    even made it to Wimbledon's third round. Stephens, who is 20, eliminated Williams in the quarterfinals at the Australian Open in January to reach her first career major semifinal. Next for Stephens in her second appearance at Wimbledon is

  5. Princess Diana's Legacy of Motherhood for Kate

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    and demanding they be included on royal trips taken by her and the boys' father, Prince Charles, including a trip to Australia when William was an infant. Send a Message to the Royal Baby! "They said, 'Well, no, royal babies don't go on

  6. China's Manufacturing Weakens in Credit Crunch

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    slowdown in Chinese manufacturing could have global repercussions, depressing demand for iron ore and other commodities from Australia and Brazil and for industrial components from Southeast Asia, Taiwan and South Korea. Manufacturers were hurt by falling

  7. Asia Stocks Fall on China Manufacturing Weakness

    Sun, 30 Jun 2013

    communist leadership is prepared to accept lower growth. In Australia , where a boom fueled by Chinese demand for iron ore, copper and coal is cooling, Sydney 's ASX/S&P 200 lost 1.5 percent to 4,732.10

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  1. Royal Baby-Watchers Hope for Delivery on Diana's Birthday

    Mon, 1 Jul 2013

    new type of royal. Showering her boys with love. Putting them first, insisting william as an infant was with her in australia . No, little babies don't go on these tours, she said, william doesn't go, I don't go. Reporter: From their

    Australia found at 1:07

    Putting them first, insisting william as an infant was with her in australia . No, little babies don't go on these tours, she said, william doesn't go, I don't go. Reporter: From their earliest moment, william
  2. Mystery at Sea: Missing Yacht Sailing From New Zealand to Australia

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    american, sailing on a big yacht from new zealand to australia . They are missing. Abc's dan harris now has the giant june 3rd as they traveled from northern new zealand to australia . A 73-year-old crew member named evi used a satellite

    Australia found at 0:10, 0:45

    of them american, sailing on a big yacht from new zealand to australia . They are missing. Abc's dan harris now has the giant waves and the total silence. Good morning, america. This is david dyche
    was on june 3rd as they traveled from northern new zealand to australia . A 73-year-old crew member named evi used a satellite phone to call a meteorologist in new zealand and said, the weathes turned
  3. Mysterious Phone Call Gives Hope for Family Lost at Sea

    Fri, 28 Jun 2013

    crew of their boat, while traveling from new zealand to australia . They went missing at the beginning of the month. Now JUNE 3rd, AS THEY Traveled from northern new zealand to australia . A 73-year-old crew member made a satellite phone

    Australia found at 0:04, 0:52

    with the crew of their boat, while traveling from new zealand to australia . They went missing at the beginning of the month. Now, a mysterious phone call is raising hope they're still alive. Dan harris
    WAS ON JUNE 3rd, AS THEY Traveled from northern new zealand to australia . A 73-year-old crew member made a satellite phone call to METEOROLOGIST bob McDavitt in new zealand. They were avoiding the incoming storm.
  4. Family Lost at Sea With Crew Since June

    Sat, 29 Jun 2013

    Stepsons of David Dyche hold out hope for family lost while sailing to Australia .

  5. Australia's New Spy HQ Plans Reportedly Hacked

    Tue, 28 May 2013

    blueprints spy agency headquarters in Australia . The hacking was first reported blueprints to bug the building in Canberra . One Australian official attorney general mark long standing practice all of Australian government's. But all societies

    Australian found at 0:16

    got their hands in the blueprints -- -- spy agency headquarters in Australia . The hacking was first reported Monday that was spread concern that China could use the blueprints to bug the building in Canberra . One Australian official attorney general mark Dreyfus says the report's allegations are not accurate and -- the building is a very safe. State of the art facility. I'm not going to comment on operational matters involving his -- in security intelligence organization. Or any. Security matters that is doing the long standing practice all of Australian government's. But all societies they were unsubstantiated. Allegations in that pool -- reports --
  6. Doughnut Sushi?

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    will come later I'll give this one right now 64 all attempting to steal a car and you because it took too long he's Australia 's attempting to steal a woman's car at. At knife point on Saturday I was got serious about and he doesn't flee

    Australia found at 1:25

    you -- because it took too long -- -- -- -- he's Australia's attempting to steal a woman's car at. At knife point on Saturday I was got serious about -- and he doesn't flee
  7. Wartime Letters Have Homecoming After 69 Years

    Thu, 27 Jun 2013

    the letter finally get to chuck good morning to you over there these sky we connect to the John Armstrong. The man in Australia that found a pair of letters sent by checks John is a stamp collector who bought the letters from a dealer. But who Second

    Australia found at 0:46

    there these sky we connect to the John Armstrong. The man in Australia that found a pair of letters sent by checks -- John is a stamp collector who bought the letters from a dealer.
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