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Spain jobless rate soars to 17-year high
Spain's unemployment figure has topped 5 million, the highest rate for 17 years.
Read More...Iggy getting stronger off WA coast
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts Tropical Cyclone Iggy off the West Australian coast will intensify to a category-four system by tomorrow night.
Read More...Costa Concordia passengers offered compo
The Italian company that operated the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship has offered passengers nearly $14,000 each in compensation.
Read More...More cargo ship oil washing up on Christmas Island
Oil from a stricken cargo ship has again started washing up at Christmas Island's Flying Fish Cove.
Read More...Djokovic prevails in five-set epic
Novak Djokovic booked an Australian Open showdown with Rafael Nadal with a thrilling five-set win over Andy Murray.
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