Dan Brown's latest book about Washington DC and Freemasonry starts slow, but becomes a terrific page-turner.

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev has given up his immunity from prosecution.

The USS New York was named after the state to honor the nearly 3,000 victims who died on September 11th, 2001.

British and Australian authorities have requested information from UBS after the bank agreed to disclose client names to settle a U.S. tax case.

Thousands of supporters welcomed Tibet's exiled spiritual leader to a remote Indian region also claimed by China.

Britons are not convinced the war in Afghanistan can be won, says Britain's chief of defence staff.

A newspaper issued an ultimatum to the PM's allies saying to back the laws or risk a government collapse.

India's financial sector reforms gained momentum after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed to legislative push.

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People affected by floods that hit the mid-north coast and Northern Rivers region of NSW will be eligible for disaster relief payments.

Small businesses have the highest hopes for health reform, but they'd be big losers under the bills.

World number two Phil Mickelson held off a charging Ernie Els to win the WGC-HSBC Champions by one shot on Sunday.

Westpac Banking Corporation is set to introduce interest free "green loans" worth up to $10,000.

Families can again enjoy picnics at Sydney's picturesque Warragamba Dam, which has been reopened to the public.

Saudi Arabia has regained control of territory seized by Yemeni rebels in an incursion last week.

The Traveston Dam proposal will continue in Federal Court on Monday.

Thousands of Japanese gathered on the southern island of Okinawa to demand that a U.S. Marine base be moved.

The greatest ever Australian crawl to prove that the impossible is possible, has begun over the Kokoda trail.

Gold Coast United ended a dreadful fortnight with a 1-0 triumph Sydney FC.

La Liga-Barca defeat Mallorca 4-2, local Derby Real ran out winners over Atletico 3-2. Serie A action saw Juve crush Atalanta 5-2.