Swiss voters opt to keep military service

Switzerland is voting on a proposal to abolish mandatory service in its army. Source: AAP SWISS voters have opted against abolishing the country's mandatory military service in a referendum. The initiative by the Group for a Switzerland...

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Red Cross pleads for Syria donations

Red Cross Australia has made a plea to Australians to help Syrians displaced by the civil war. Source: AAP THE CEO of Red Cross Australia has made a personal plea to Australians to "act on their compassion" and help Syrian civilians displaced...

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Big 4 banks' satisfaction rating improves

AUSTRALIAN businesses are more satisfied with the big four banks than at any point in the last four years. But satisfaction levels for National Australia Bank and ANZ continue to lag behind Commonwealth and Westpac. The big four had an average...

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Mines will drain central Qld water: report

PROPOSED coal mines will drain the equivalent of two-and-a-half Sydney harbours of groundwater in central Queensland, a report says. Released on Monday and commissioned by anti-mining group Lock the Gate Alliance, the report assesses mining...

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Bangladesh garment workers, police clash

POLICE have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse thousands of garment workers who blocked streets outside Bangladesh's capital to demand factory owners raise their minimum wage. Police say at least 50 people were injured in Sunday's...

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