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Green polar bears puzzle zoo visitors

A family of green polar bears are drawing questions from puzzled visitors at a Japanese zoo after algae turned their water an unusual colour.
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Australia's Christopher Scott poses with his gold medal after he won the men's individual pursuit (CP4) final at the Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing. (AAP)

Australia wins 10 medals on Games day 1

Australia hopes to build on an opening 10-medal haul at the Beijing Paralympics, with cycling and swimming once again expected to deliver.

Short to carry flag at Paralympics Paralympics to open with a bang

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