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Accused in Indian-origin New Zealander's murder owed victim money

One of the two men accused of burning alive an Indian-origin man in New Zealand on Jan 30 2012 owed the victim money, the police report on the case has revealed.

Hindi should be included in Australian curriculum: report

A vast untapped pool of skilled Indian migrants should be used to teach Hindi in Australian schools and universities, according to a report.

Oz sports commentator sparks Twitter outrage with Indian gag

An Australian sports commentator has sparked outrage on Twitter for an Indian impersonation during a news broadcast. Sandy Roberts had put on an Indian accent and made a joke about eating curry following coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) during Channel 7's news broadcast, News.com.au reports.

Oz man gets 45-year term for raping, killing Indian girl

An Australian man who raped and strangled his Indian student neighbour and threw her body into a canal in a suitcase was jailed Friday for 45 years for the "horrifying" murder.

5.9-magnitude quake off Solomon Islands

A 5.9-magnitude quake struck off a remote area of the Solomons Islands today, but no tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific nation and a seismologist said there was no cause for concern.

Australian jailed to 45 yrs for raping and killing Indian girl

A 21-year-old Australian man was today sentenced to 45 years in jail with a minimum non-parole period of 30 years for the "planned and premeditated" rape and murder of Indian student Tosha Thakkar, who he strangled to death, stuffed into a suitcase and dumped in a canal.

Australia passes controversial immigration law amendment

Australian senate today adopted a controversial amendment to the 'Migration Act', allowing people who arrive by boat to be processed at offshore facilities on Nauru and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.

7.0-magnitude quake near Northern Mariana Islands

A deep 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the Northern Mariana Islands in the western Pacific today, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Pain can be contagious, says study

People can feel pain just by witnessing others in agony, according to a new study.

6.5-magnitude quake strikes off Tonga: USGS

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Tonga US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

How to impress your boss

The habits that bosses love to see in their employees are the ones that help them save their time and energy, which results in the individual and the boss coming out looking better and competent.

Indian-origin surgeon removes colon unnecessarily, faces another trial in Australia

Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel was today charged in a Brisbane Court with grievous bodily harm of a patient in a case related to a surgery the doctor performed in 2004.

Australian held on terror charges in Saudi Arabia

An Australian is being detained on terrorism-related charges in Saudi Arabia, foreign minister Bob Carr revealed on Thursday, with the man's brother claiming he has been tortured.

South Korean spy ring uncovered in Aus: reports

A South Korean spy ring has been uncovered in Australia trying to cultivate public servants to obtain trade secrets, a report said on Thursday, but officials insisted relations with Seoul remained robust.

Australian faces life term for killing, raping Indian

Australian prosecutors on Monday demanded life sentence for a 21-year-old man, who has pleaded guilty of raping and killing Indian student Tosha Thakkar in 2011 before stuffing her in a suitcase.
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