News for Wednesday
17 Apr 2013
Boston bombing declared as an act of terror as the city remains on high security alert. In Australian news, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has been served with legal papers by co-founder of the defunct One Nation party.
An act of terror on Boston’s streets
US President Barak Obama has declared the Boston Marathon bombings as an act of terror as the FBI make a public appeal for help. The death toll remains at three, including one child, and the number of injured has risen to 176 with 16 people in a critical condition. No suspects have been taken into custody, however police have reportedly searched an apartment. Boston remains on high security alert. Read the full story on ABC News.
One Nation co-founder sues Abbott
In what Tony Abbott is claiming as payback, papers have been served by the co-founder of the One Nation party against the Opposition Leader. David Ettridge is suing Abbott for $1.5 million for acting unlawfully by assisting litigation against One Nation that lead to the deregistration of the party. Read more.
Earthquake rocks the Middle East
Iran’s biggest earthquake in 40 years has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and South Asia, killing at least 35 people in Pakistan. The epicentre of the magnitude 7.8 quake was 86 kilometres from Iranian Khash, just near the border with Pakistan. ABC News has all the details.
North Korea threatens the South
North Korea has threatened the South over anti-Pyongyang protests and has rejected the idea of entering into a dialogue with the United States. US President Obama has released a statement saying current intelligence does not show that the North has the capability to arm a ballistic missile. Read more.
Bird flu hits poultry sector
Bird flu has hit China’s poultry sector, causing a loss of billions of dollars. Bird flu has claimed 14 lives from 63 infections and has cost approximately $1.6 billion in revenue. Read more.
Batman charged with burglary
A man who dressed as Batman and handed in a mate wanted on warrant has been arrested and charged with burglary. Stan Worby brought every child’s fantasy to life when he dressed as Batman to bring Daniel Frayne to justice. However, Worby and Frayne have now become partners in crime. Ninemsn.com.au has the full story.
Qantas unveils new uniform
Qantas ambassador Miranda Kerr has unveiled the new Qantas uniform designed by Australian Martin Grant. It’s the first time in 10 years that the uniform has been redesigned. Read what previous Qantas designer Peter Morrissey had to say on Sky News and see the sleek new uniforms in the video below.
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