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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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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.
