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Bearing the brunt as police shoot roaming bear

A black bear that broke into a Canadian home in search of food was shot and killed, a day after a woman was attacked in the same area.

US says will stay out of Musharraf impeachment

The United States has called a move by Pakistan's ruling coalition to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, a close US ally, an 'internal' matter for the Pakistanis to decide.

Nintendo to become beauty consultant

Women in Japan will soon have their own hand-held beauty consultant after Sega teamed up with cosmetics giant Shiseido to offer make-up tips on the Nintendo DS.
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China hits back at Bush on human rights

China hit back today at criticism by US President George W. Bush on religion and human rights, saying it opposed any interference in its internal affairs.

1-1 draw in Olyroos opener

The Olyroos have earned their first point of their Olympic football run with a 1-1 draw against Serbia in Shanghai.

In Depth: Beijing Olympics

Rudd to meet business groups in Beijing

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will meet with Australian business groups in China before attending the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

China promises 'greatest' Games ever amid terror threat

China has declared it is ready to stage one of the greatest Olympics ever, but a new terrorist threat, pollution concerns and human rights controversies hangs over final preparations.

Dissident Burma comic charged by court

A popular comedian who is a prominent critic of Burma's military government has been formally charged with several political offences.

Earthquake hits China's Sichuan province

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake has hit south-west China's Sichuan province, an area rattled repeatedly by aftershocks following a tremor in May, US officials say.

Pakistani troops kill 25 Taliban

Hundreds of Taliban militants attacked a Pakistani security post in Afghanistan, sparking fierce clashes in which 25 rebels and a soldier died, officials says.