Most Australians happy with amount of downtime
More than 60 per cent of Australians are happy with their leisure time according to a new international survey.
World in brief – NY blast caused by construction crew
Dozens of people were injured in a powerful explosion in New York City’s East Village after construction workers hit a gas line. Two buildings burned and collapsed; a third was seriously damaged. At three of the injured are in critical condition with life-threatening burns. “The initial impact appears to have been caused by plumbing and gas work that…
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The United States coalition has launched air strikes against Islamic State positions in Tikrit late Wednesday as Iraqi forces resumed their campaign to dislodge ISIS from the city.
DetailsWorld in brief – IS claims Tunisia attack
ISIS has reportedly claimed responsibility for the shootings at the National Bardo Museum in Tunis on Wednesday. Through released audio recordings they praised the attack, which claimed the lives of tourists including two Australians and three Tunisians. The gunmen killed by police at the scene were identified early on Thursday to be Yassin al-Abidi and…
DetailsWorld in brief – Iraqi forces advance on key Tikrit areas
Iraqi forces advance on key Tikrit areas
DetailsDrones are here to stay
Drones have long been recognised as unmanned military weapons that strike missiles or conduct reconnaissance in war zones, often reported in the Middle East or Pakistan.
DetailsWorld in brief – ‘Jihadi John’ identified
The masked ISIS militant seen beheading prisoners in numerous videos has been identified as a 26-year-old Londoner.
Details#BoycottBali backlash
A call for Australian tourists to boycott the popular island destination of Bali has intensified on social media after Tony Abbott’s strong words to Indonesia last Wednesday.
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