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Stocks close higher ahead of US data
THE Australian sharemarket closed slightly higher in a broad-based pick-up today, as investors awaited key economic data in the US.

Japanese arrest anti-whaling protester
SEA Shepherd activist Peter Bethune was arrested by Japanese authorities today when the whaling patrol boat returning him in custody from the Antarctic berthed in Tokyo.

Hambali seeks release from Guantanamo
HAMBALI, the alleged Bali bomb mastermind suspected of links to Al-Qa'ida, has filed a petition seeking release from Guantanamo.

Bingle knew Fevola was married: Brereton
FORMER AFL great Dermott Brereton says he told Lara Bingle, Brendan Fevola was married before the swim suit model began an affair with the footballer.

Hurley apologises to Doomadgee's family
THE police officer who arrested an Aboriginal man who subsequently died in police custody has apologised to the man's family.

No state worse off under tax review: PM
KEVIN Rudd has sought to neutralise tax reform as an excuse for the states to avoid his health takeover, saying they won't be worse off under the Henry review.

Aunty mimics BBC in management overhaul
THE ABC has announced a major shake-up of its growing TV operations, with plans to appoint a BBC-style 'controller' to manage each channel.

Enough evidence to sue ex-Lehman CEO
A PROBE into the collapse of Lehman Brothers has found "sufficient credible evidence" to support legal claims against the former CEO.

Airport pricing probe closer: Albanese
A REVIEW of pricing at Australian airports will be held earlier to probe allegations that include a price monopoly at Sydney Airport.

BBC hits back at Newman in climate row
THE BBC says ABC chairman Maurice Newman was wrong to criticise a BBC climate journalist who he alleged sat on emails about the Climategate affair.