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Australian Heads to Greece to Help Crying Pensioner in Photo
An Australian touched by an image of a pensioner sobbing outside a Greek bank said today he was flying over to Europe to support the man financially after discovering he was a family friend.
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Fleeing a Crisis, Greek Migrants Flock Back to Australia
Greek translator Nikos Fotakis considers himself one of the lucky ones. At 39, he found himself virtually penniless, in debt, and desperate for ways to support his wife and two young children. His escape route came via his wife's birthplace. Fotakis left the turmoil in his homeland six months ago, arriving in Australia with few possessions but hope...
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Sydney Siege Gunman's Partner has Bail Revoked After Review
The partner of Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis had her bail revoked today after Australian authorities requested a review amid public anger that the pair were on the streets.
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Death Threats to Sydney Siege Gunman's Lawyers, Magistrate
Lawyers who defended the Sydney siege gunman on a string of charges and the magistrate who bailed him have received deaths threats, officials said today, amid growing anger that he was on the streets.
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Security Stepped Up As Australia Vows Transparent Siege Probe
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today vowed a transparent probe into why a deranged Islamic gunman was not under surveillance, as security was stepped up after a fatal cafe siege to reassure people now in the grip of fear.
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Police Storm Sydney Cafe to End Hostage Siege, 3 Dead
Heavily armed Australian police stormed a Sydney cafe early today morning and freed terrified hostages held there at gunpoint, in a dramatic end to a 16-hour siege in which two captives and the attacker were killed.
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India Can Handle Sydney Like Crisis: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said India was quite "well-prepared" to handle a Sydney hostage crisis like situation.
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Australia's Foreign Affairs Department Evacuated Over Suspicious Package: Police
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the capital, Canberra, was evacuated today after a suspicious package was found in the building's canteen, police said.
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Victims Killed in Sydney Hostage Drama Identified
Two hostages who have been killed in the 17-hour-long hostage drama at a cafeteria in Sydney were identified as the manager of the Lindt Chocolate cafe and a lawyer.
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Australian Heads to Greece to Help Crying Pensioner in Photo
An Australian touched by an image of a pensioner sobbing outside a Greek bank said today he was flying over to Europe to support the man financially after discovering he was a family friend.
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Fleeing a Crisis, Greek Migrants Flock Back to Australia
Greek translator Nikos Fotakis considers himself one of the lucky ones. At 39, he found himself virtually penniless, in debt, and desperate for ways to support his wife and two young children. His escape route came via his wife's birthplace. Fotakis left the turmoil in his homeland six months ago, arriving in Australia with few possessions but hope...
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Sydney Siege Gunman's Partner has Bail Revoked After Review
The partner of Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis had her bail revoked today after Australian authorities requested a review amid public anger that the pair were on the streets.
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Death Threats to Sydney Siege Gunman's Lawyers, Magistrate
Lawyers who defended the Sydney siege gunman on a string of charges and the magistrate who bailed him have received deaths threats, officials said today, amid growing anger that he was on the streets.
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Security Stepped Up As Australia Vows Transparent Siege Probe
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today vowed a transparent probe into why a deranged Islamic gunman was not under surveillance, as security was stepped up after a fatal cafe siege to reassure people now in the grip of fear.
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Police Storm Sydney Cafe to End Hostage Siege, 3 Dead
Heavily armed Australian police stormed a Sydney cafe early today morning and freed terrified hostages held there at gunpoint, in a dramatic end to a 16-hour siege in which two captives and the attacker were killed.
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India Can Handle Sydney Like Crisis: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said India was quite "well-prepared" to handle a Sydney hostage crisis like situation.
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Australia's Foreign Affairs Department Evacuated Over Suspicious Package: Police
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the capital, Canberra, was evacuated today after a suspicious package was found in the building's canteen, police said.
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Victims Killed in Sydney Hostage Drama Identified
Two hostages who have been killed in the 17-hour-long hostage drama at a cafeteria in Sydney were identified as the manager of the Lindt Chocolate cafe and a lawyer.
