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Australian military crash widow satisfied with inquiry
22:28:07, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The widow of a pilot killed in an Australian military crash says she is satisfied with the conduct of an inquiry into the crash.
Pilot error blamed for 2006 Australian helicopter crash off Fiji
14:38:27, 15 July 2008, Radio Australia News
An inquiry into a fatal Australian Black Hawk helicopter crash off the coast of Fiji almost two years ago has found pilot error was to blame.
Monsoon season brings heavy rain to China's Guangdon, Guangxi regions
10:42:21, 14 July 2008, Radio Australia News
More heavy rain has hit China's Guangdong and Guangxi provinces as southern China enters the monsoon season.
Passenger boat sinks in cyclone-hit Burma region
21:16:16, 4 July 2008, Radio Australia News
A passenger boat has sank in Burma's southwest delta region, killing dozens of people.
Vietnam reveals cause of deadly bridge collapse
22:36:47, 3 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Vietnamese investigators say a temporary pillar placed on an uneven foundation caused a bridge collapse that killed 54 people last year.
China mine collapse death toll rises
22:34:12, 2 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The death toll from a coal mine accident in northwestern China has risen to 18.
French army chief of staff resigns over open-day shooting
08:06:53, 2 July 2008, Radio Australia News
In France, the army chief of staff, has been forced to resign after a soldier injured more than a dozen people at a military show.
French president calls for punishment over army open day shooting
08:54:03, 1 July 2008, Radio Australia News
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has called for swift and severe punishment after 17 people were shot during a demonstration at an army open day.
Owners of sunken ferry sue Philippines weather service
07:47:53, 1 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The owners of a ferry which sank in a typhoon with the loss of some 800 lives has filed a civil suit against the Philippines weather service.
Australian opposition leader admits knowledge of ETimor crash
18:38:50, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's federal opposition leader, Brendan Nelson, has admitted knowing about an army helicopter crash in East Timor last year, which was never made public.
Helicopter crash at Nepal base camp
11:24:28, 30 June 2008, Radio Australia News
A helicopter has crash landed at a remote Himalayan base camp in Nepal.
Missing Indonesian military plane reportedly found
22:15:45, 27 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Indonesian authorities say they have found the wreckage of a military plane, which disappeared with 18 people on board, including three foreigners.
Military plane missing over West Java
20:22:02, 27 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Indonesian officials say three foreigners are among 18 people on board a military plane that's missing over West Java.
Earthquake strikes near Tonga
16:01:57, 27 June 2008, Radio Australia News
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 has struck near Tonga.
Philippines capsize search continues
20:39:45, 26 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The Philippines Coast Guard says the search for bodies from a ferry that capsized on Saturday could take up to a month.
Philippines launches inquiry into ferry disaster
04:55:36, 26 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The Philippines has launched an inquiry into a ferry disaster, which is now believed to have killed 800 people.
Divers resume recovery operations for Philippines ferry
14:46:22, 25 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Navy divers in the Philippines will resume their recovery work on Wednesday morning at the wreck of a ferry that capsized on the weekend.
Divers find 'many' bodies in capsized Philippine ferry
02:42:27, 25 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Navy and air force divers have entered a capsized ferry in the central Philippines.
Divers search capsized Philippines ferry for survivors
14:47:30, 24 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Divers have gone underwater to search a capsized ship in the central Philippines near Sibuyan, about 150 kilometres south of Manila.
Desperate bid to find Philippine ferry survivors
04:59:26, 24 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Philippine rescue teams have battled furious seas and high winds in a desperate hunt for more survivors from a ferry that sank in a typhoon with 862 people aboard.
Call for help in search for Philippine ferry survivors
21:41:44, 23 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Rescuers in the Philippines are calling for more ships and aircraft to help search for survivors from a ferry that capsized with more than 700 people on board.
Vigil following Philippines ferry capsize
14:42:53, 23 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has given coast guard officials a dressing down for allowing a passenger ship with almost 900 people on board to sail amid the onslaught of typhoon Fengshen.
Thai military helicopter crashes
22:08:52, 20 June 2008, Radio Australia News
A Thai military helicopter has crashed in the country's south, killing all 10 people on board.
NZ police mourn road safety cop
15:47:08, 20 June 2008, Radio Australia News
One of New Zealand's most senior policemen has been killed while cycling home from work.
Poison gas leak at Chinese fertiliser plant
15:53:18, 13 June 2008, Radio Australia News
China's media says six people died and 28 fell ill from poison gas leaking at a fertiliser plant in south-west China.
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![China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_olysecurity_afp_300608.jpg "China will deploy a 100,000 strong anti-terrorism force during the Games. [AFP]")
![Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_ansonchan_rtr_121207.jpg "Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]")
![Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/japan_g8leaders_rtr_080708.jpg "Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]")
