Stock futures rising following strong overseas gains, ahead of earnings, unemployment reportsNEW YORK — Stock futures are pointing toward a higher opening Tuesday on Wall Street as investors try to build further momentum amid fresh signs the global economy is recovering. Rare twin wallabies tussle for space in wild Australian whiptail wallaby’s pouchCANBERRA, Australia — A wild wallaby sighted in eastern Australia has a rare predicament for a marsupial mother — she is carrying twins in her pouch. Lost Australian dog found alive and well 9 years later _ and 1,200 miles awaySYDNEY — Nine years after vanishing from outside her Australian family’s home, Muffy the dog was found alive and well this month in another backyard — 1,200 miles away — officials said Thursday. Australian PM promises 50,000 ‘green’ jobs to combat climate change and unemploymentSYDNEY — Australia’s prime minister promised Thursday to create 50,000 “green” jobs and apprenticeships to combat climate change and unemployment simultaneously. Australian band Men at Work loses first stage of plagiarism lawsuit over hit ‘Down Under’SYDNEY — A music publisher that has accused Australian band Men at Work of stealing the melody to their 1980s smash hit “Down Under” from a campfire song won the first stage of its lawsuit on Thursday seeking royalties from the Aussie anthem. China embassy complains to Australia about Uighur activist’s visit to Melbourne film festivalCANBERRA, Australia — China has repeatedly complained to the Australian government about the planned visit to a Melbourne film festival of the Uighur activist Beijing accuses of inciting ethnic riots in its far west, an official said Wednesday. Mining giant BHP Billiton agrees with some customers to cut price of iron oreSYDNEY — BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s biggest mining company, said Wednesday it has agreed to sell 23 percent of its contracted iron ore at a one-third discount to last year’s prices. Canadian company acquiring Crow’s coal-to-liquids partner, Australian execs retain controlBILLINGS, Mont. — A Canadian company is acquiring the Australian energy firm that has proposed a $7.4 billion coal-to-liquids plant on Montana’s Crow Indian Reservation. Australian woman rescued after a week spent trapped between her toilet, bathroom doorBRISBANE, Australia — An Australian woman was rescued after spending a week wedged between her toilet and the bathroom door, an official said Tuesday. US and Australian properties owned by mall operator Centro plunge by $2bnSYDNEY — Struggling shopping mall operator Centro Properties Group said more than 2.5 billion Australian dollars ($2 billion) has been wiped out from the value of its properties in the United States and Australia this year. World stocks extend rally as company results whet investor appetite for risk; Tokyo up 1.4 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets extended their winning streak Monday as hopes company earnings will rebound along with global growth continue to drive investors into stocks. European shares followed Asia higher. Asian stocks extend rally as company results whet investor appetite for risk; Tokyo up 1.4 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets extended their winning streak Monday as hopes company earnings will rebound along with global growth continue to drive investors into stocks. Prime minister says Australia will resist union pressure to adopt ‘Buy Australian’ policyCANBERRA, Australia — The government will not adopt a “Buy Australian” policy of giving preference to local firms when allocating multibillion dollar contracts because that would repeat the mistakes of the Great Depression, the prime minister said Sunday. Hackers post China flag on Australian festival Web site amid protests of Uighur film screeningCANBERRA, Australia — Hackers posted a Chinese flag on the Web site of an Australian film festival in an escalation of protests against the planned appearance by an exiled Uighur activist whom Beijing blames for deadly ethnic riots in China’s west, an official said Sunday. Australian swims with heavy heart after brother killed in car wreck on eve of worldsROME — Australia’s Meagen Nay will return home from the world swimming championships following the death of her brother in a car crash. China tightening control over steel industry in campaign that might have triggered Rio caseBEIJING — China’s stolen secrets case against an Australian working for Rio Tinto Ltd. may have more to do with Beijing’s push to tighten control over its huge steel industry than trying to dampen industrial espionage. Rising casualties among NATO troops raise doubts abroad on Afghan warBERLIN — Rising casualties in Afghanistan are raising doubts among U.S. allies about the conduct of the war, forcing some governments to defend publicly their commitments and foreshadowing possible long-term trouble for the U.S. effort to bring in more resources to defeat the Taliban. Australia FM meets with Chinese counterpart over Rio Tinto spying case, fails to resolve issuePHUKET, Thailand — Australia’s Foreign Minister Stephen Smith met with his Chinese counterpart Thursday over the case of a Rio Tinto Ltd. manager accused of espionage in China but made no progress resolving the issue. Un-speedy Delivery: Australian postal worker charged with hoarding thousands of lettersSYDNEY — Australian police have arrested a postal worker who they say delivered thousands of customers’ letters — to himself. National Australia Bank raises $1.6 billion in share sale to institutional investorsSYDNEY — National Australia Bank Ltd., the country’s largest lender by assets, said Thursday it raised 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.6 billion) by selling shares at a discount in a move to strengthen its balance sheet. Seismologist: Massive New Zealand quake moves country closer to AustraliaWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Southern New Zealand has moved slightly closer to the east coast of neighboring Australia as a result of a massive earthquake last week off the country’s South Island, a scientist said Wednesday. Australian FM says detention of Rio Tinto employees in China will not be resolved quicklyPHUKET, Thailand — Australia pressed China again Wednesday for a quick resolution to the case of a Rio Tinto manager accused of espionage while acknowledging it will not be settled with one meeting of the two sides. Chinese diplomat says Beijing has ‘ample evidence’ detained Rio employees stole secretsBEIJING — China has told Australia it has “ample evidence” a detained Australian manager for miner Rio Tinto Ltd. and three co-workers stole state secrets, a Chinese diplomat said Wednesday. China urges US to protect Chinese assets with policies that keep dollar stableBEIJING — China will press Washington at high-level economic talks next week to protect Chinese assets in the United States by following policies that keep the dollar stable, a finance official said Wednesday. NASA: Aussie amateur astronomer spots Earth-sized scar on Jupiter, likely from comet crashLOS ANGELES — An amateur stargazer in Australia spotted an Earth-sized gash on Jupiter, possibly caused by a collision with a comet, NASA scientists say. Police: Rafting accident in Swiss Alps kills 2 tourists from US and AustraliaBERN, Switzerland — Police say two young women, an American and an Australian, have died after a rafting accident in central Switzerland. Australian appeals to China for quick Rio resolution, warns of possible business impactSHANGHAI — A visiting Australian state leader said he appealed to Chinese officials Tuesday to quickly resolve the case of a Rio Tinto Ltd. manager accused of espionage, warning that delays could harm business ties. Australian foreign minister hopes to talk with Chinese officials about Australian’s detentionCANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s foreign minister said Tuesday he hopes to discuss the detention of an Australian mining executive accused by China of stealing state secrets with his Chinese counterpart this week. Australian man carrying container of fuel engulfed in flames after police Taser himSYDNEY — A man whose relatives say had been sniffing gasoline burst into flames after a police officer Tasered him as he ran at officials carrying a container of fuel, police said Tuesday. Australian foreign minister hopes to talk with Chinese officials about Australian’s arrestCANBERRA, Australia — Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Tuesday that he hoped to discuss with his Chinese counterpart this week the arrest of an Australian mining executive accused by China of stealing state secrets. |
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