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Sunday 04 January 2009
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French Gasquet makes it through first stage in season opener
Two French players, seventh-seeded Richard Gasquet and Julien Benneteau have made it to the second round of the Brisbane ATP International tournament. This event marks the start of the 2009 tennis season.
Saturday 03 January 2009
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Canberra formally rejects Guantanamo inmates
Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced Australia's formal rejection of the latest US-request made in December to take in detainees from the Guantanamo military prison camp based in Cuba.
Friday 02 January 2009
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Australia unlikely to accept Guantanamo inmates
The Australian government said it is unlikely to accept any detainees from Guantanamo bay military prison camp in Cuba, which the US plans to close down once President-elect Barack Obama takes charge.
Wednesday 31 December 2008
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Sydney rings in 2009 with fire and rain
Up to 1.5 million people kicked off worldwide New Year's celebrations in Sydney, Australia, with a massive fireworks display of lightning, thunder and rain visual effects over Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge and its Opera House.
Tuesday 30 December 2008
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New accord allows UK, Australian troops to remain
Baghdad has signed new military accords with Britain and Australia that will give their troops a legal basis to stay in Iraq after the expiry of a current UN mandate on Wednesday, Iraqi government sources said.
