Friday's news

19 Apr 2013

The search for survivors begins after a fertiliser plant explosion in West, Texas. In Australian news, a woman believed to be a Victorian Government official has been caught on camera in a racist tirade.

Search for survivors begins

The search for survivors has begun in West, Texas after a fertiliser plant blew up yesterday. Up to 70 homes and buildings were flattened in the explosion which injured approximately 160 people. Authorities have confirmed that there have been casualties however they have not released the number of deaths. The situation at the plant remains volatile. Read more on ABC News and watch the footage below.

Images of Boston bombing suspects released

The FBI has released images and CCTV footage of possible suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. The men, both wearing baseball caps, were seen walking together with backpacks before the blasts. One was seen placing a backpack on the floor outside the scene of the second explosion, before walking away. See the images and read more on ABC News.

Justice worker caught up in racist tirade

A woman has been caught on camera in a racist tirade on a Melbourne train. She is believed to be a Victorian Government official and was caught abusing another passenger after the victim requested she move her bag from a seat. Read more.

Premiers arrive for school funding talks

State and territory leaders are meeting Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Canberra today to discuss new funding arrangements for schools. No state has signed up for the funding offer by the Federal Government as yet. Sky News has more.

Adelaide teen fails to get manslaughter charges dropped

A teenager accused of killing a Dutch man in a fight outside an Adelaide hotel has failed to have his case thrown out of court. Henk Van Oosterom was killed after trying to intervene in a fight. Read more.

Surfer found after 27 hours

A surfer has been rescued by a private charter boat 27 hours after he fell overboard in Indonesia. Brett Archibald was reported missing when he failed to turn up for breakfast on the overnight trip between Padang and the Mentawais. Read the full story.

Dozens killed in suicide bomb in Baghdad

At least 27 people have been killed, and dozens more injured, in a suicide bomb attack at a cafe in a Baghdad shopping centre. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more.