News Headlines

Strong earthquake hits New Zealand  A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude has hit New Zealand, just 7km southeast of Christchurch, according to the US Geological Survey. Taiwan-Sydney flight grounded over 'bomb threat'  A China Airlines flight bound for Sydney has been grounded for safety checks following an alleged bomb threat, airport police say. Pedestrian struck by ambulance dies  A woman has died after being hit by an ambulance in Sydney's inner west. At least four dead in fresh Mexico clash  At least four people have been killed in a clash between soldiers and suspected drug gang members in northeastern Mexico. Fugitive caught after 8 years on the run  A man wanted by police in six states for almost a decade has been arrested in far north New South Wales. US shed 54,000 jobs in August  US unemployment jumped to 9.6 per cent in August, the Labor Department said, showing the recovering economy is still struggling to create jobs. Saints stun Cats in finals boilover  St Kilda moved to within one victory of its second straight grand final appearance with a gripping four-point upset of Geelong in the second qualifying final at a slippery MCG on Friday night. Dam threatens to burst in wild SA weather  A dam is threatening to burst on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula while more than 500 people have called emergency services due to storm damage. British police quiz Aamer in probe  British police questioned one of three Pakistani cricketers embroiled in betting scam claims, as the ICC said it had suspended the trio because they had a "case to answer". 43 dead after blast rips through Pakistan rally  A blast ripped through a rally in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing at least 43 people, the second major attack this week, piling pressure on the civilian government struggling with a flood crisis. Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream  Brisbane faced a huge task to scrape into semi-finals contention and ultimately fell short as the Raiders recorded an impressive 18-16 win at Lang Park on Friday night and confirmed their own spot in the final eight. Titans earn home play-off  Gold Coast confirmed a home final with a tight 21-18 victory over Wests Tigers at Robina on Friday evening. Farmers fear wild dogs will attack people  Across Australia farmers and landowners are increasingly fearful of the growing menace of wild dogs. Man's leg cut off in machinery accident  A man is in a stable condition in Royal Darwin Hospital after losing his leg in a machinery accident in Kununurra, Western Australia. 'Lizard King' admits smuggling 95 live snakes  A Malaysian wildlife trafficker has pleaded guilty to smuggling 95 endangered boa constrictors and could face up to seven years in jail, officials said.

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