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The Australian dollar dropped to 89.14 US cents on 13 December.

Australia are in command at the end of Day One of the third Ashes Test.

Following its recognition as a religion in the UK, members of Anonymous plan protest march against Scientology.

Australia face England in the third Ashes at Perth on Friday. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

Tokyo and Seoul ignore Beijing's ADIZ in diplomatic row over disputed territories in East China Sea.

Scientists pinpoint areas at risk of giant killer earthquakes.

It may be his 100th, but Alastair Cook is sure England's third Ashes Test in Perth is going to be his toughest.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod via iOS App Store

Britons top charts for global internet shopping with far greater trust in financial security and postal service.

Released photos of incest camp in New South Wales reveal horrific degradation.

Australia's high court rules federal Marriage Act takes precedence over other laws and holds recent unions illegal.

Move follows GM subsidiary Holden's decision to exit Australia in 2017.

Australian children deformed by decades of incest found in scenes akin to Deliverance movie.

Appreciation of Australian dollar has prompted many car manufacturers to exit country.

US budget agreement now needs House and Senate approval.

Chinese stocks pulled down by interest rate liberalisation pressure.

South Africa host India in the third and final ODI at Centurion.

HSBC's head of global trade and receivables finance discusses China's new economic development phase.

Bus driver Vasko Petrovski wins £220,000 compensation after stumbling across 'massacre' scene.

Palaeontologists find skeleton of eight-metre plesiosaur.

Scientists discover freshwater reserves 100 times greater than extracted over last century.

Mumbai's BSE Sensex strikes record high after main opposition party BJP wins state polls.

Australia have beaten England to take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes.

Australia are four wickets away from taking 2-0 lead in the Ashes series against England.

Australia four wickets away for second win over England in series.

That '70s Show couple step out for wedding celebrations

World Trade Organisation Bali agreement could boost markets.

There is no substitute for metals used in devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, scientists say.

England face tall task as Johnson continues to trouble English batsmen in the Ashes series.

Australian flagship carrier says it faces losses of between A$250m and A$300m.