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Australia cops respond to fake gun fight film set
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 08:53.Four Australian filmmakers faced a court appearance Thursday after they forgot to tell police that they were shooting a gunfight scene in a Melbourne street.
Australian prison siege enters second day
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 08:10.Australian riot police laid siege to an Adelaide prison Friday where 39 inmates have barricaded themselves inside a high-security block.
The prisoners took control of the block at Port Augusta on Thursday following rioting that caused damage to the facility.
Shares fell 2.1 per cent Friday on the Seoul stock exchange on general recession fears. South Korea's won dropped against the dollar.
When the Spirit rover landed on Mars five years ago, no one expected it or its sister rover Opportunity to make it to their first birthdays, let alone their fifth.
Amelie Mauresmo fell victim to a leg injury after less than half an hour on court Friday to hand over a 4-0 victory which put French compatriot Marion Bartoli into the final of the Brisbane International.
Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire won five prizes Thursday night at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear.
After the Taipei Zoo received two giant pandas from China, another Taiwan zoo said Friday it is seeking to receive a pair of pandas from China.