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Dennis Shanahan, Political editor KEVIN Rudd's threat to call an early election if the Coalition blocks an ETS in the Senate is only backed by one in five Australians.
Brad Norington, Washington correspondent THE top US commander in Afghanistan has warned that the NATO coalition risks losing the war unless there are great strategy changes.
Steve Creedy, Aviation writer QANTAS paid former CEO Geoff Dixon more than $3m to offset Howard government changes to superannuation laws as part of an $11m payout.
Lauren Wilson and Courtney Walsh GARY Ablett's Brownlow Medal day started with a wardrobe malfunction but there were no hiccups in his bid to win AFL's greatest prize.
Cricket tours to stay in Mumbai
Rick Wallace and Peter Lalor AUSTRALIA'S cricketers are forging ahead with a trip to Mumbai despite official warnings of terrorist attacks.
Wall St falls on overbought concerns
UPDATE: Geoffrey Rogow THE three sectors leading the US stockmarket's now six-month rally -- energy, materials and financials -- all pushed lower today.
Macquarie fends off rival
Scott Murdoch MACQUARIE Group moved to ensure that major shareholders of Macquarie Airports (MAp) continued to back its internalisation plan.
Dell pays expensive price for Perot
Jerry A. DiColo FOR Dell, trying to become a one-stop technology shop comes at a hefty price.
Obama delivers tripartite meeting
THE leaders of the US, Israel and the Palestinian Authority will meet tonight for their first three-way meeting.
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US court reinstates carbon lawsuits
Chad Bray and Cassandra Sweet A US appeals court reinstated global warming lawsuits that seek to limit the emissions of several large utility companies.
Success story riding on China's back
Michael Stutchbury, Economics editor WHILE the crisis will hurt the US and Europe for years, Australia should prepare for a new boom.
RSL chief's call to youth
Pia Akerman OUTGOING RSL national president Bill Crews has called for the body to increase its focus on younger veterans.
Crackdown on fake software
MICROSOFT gets tough with online auction sellers.
Wilful Walker has the staggers
Jennifer Hewett IT'S not if, but when. Ron Walker is clearly on his way out as chairman of Fairfax.
ARC for less stress on track record
Andrew Trounson THE ARC wants to ditch its over-reliance on track record in the peer review process and take a broader view of a researcher's ability.
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