Новости за 02.08.2015

A manhunt was underway Sunday across Tennessee after a Memphis police officer was fatally shot during a traffic stop.

Doping is rampant in athletics, with a third of medals in Olympic races from 2001-2012 won by runners with suspicious blood, new claims allege.

An online trivia game has shocked a family after it linked Indigenous footballer Adam Goodes to the film Planet Of The Apes.

When her resignation as Speaker was announced on Sunday, Bronwyn Bishop was officially sent off in a press conference by Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Then the social media send-off began.

Director of Public Prosecutions in South Africa is believed to be ready to order that an inquest into the cricket writer's death while in police custody be re-opened.

The cavalry's back, and so are the Goulburn Bulldogs.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott announces resignation of Bronwyn Bishop as Speaker and a review of MPs' entitlements.

Ever wondered what all the acronyms on your medical documents actually mean? Well, it turns out your GP probably struggles with them too.

The cousin of Thomas Kelly, who was fatally punched in Kings Cross in 2012, helped to save the life of a bashing victim in inner Sydney on Saturday night.

Timing, they say, is everything in politics and Tony Abbott's just lately has not been good.

The steady fall in commodities and a string of M&A deals targeting Australia has some poised to punt on a resurgence ahead of the annual Diggers and Dealers conference.

Former Myer boss Bernie Brookes turned down roles in Australia to take on one of the biggest retail challenges in South Africa – the loss-making chain Edcon.

Embattled former NewSat chief Adrian Ballintine breached the Corporations Act by failing to notify regulator ASIC that he had used his NewSat shares to secure a big loan, according to a legal advice obtained by the failed company.

After all of our grouching last week about Redesign My Tobacco Brand star, Todd Sampson, and his extensive extracurricular activities, CBD was pointed in the direction of a corporate titan who manages to meld his celebrity and work commitments quite nicely.

Stephen Larkham says Matt Toomua needs to work on his tackling technique to ensure he doesn't keep getting knocked out.

Canberra Region Rugby League has used the Fifita referee saga to reinforce its zero-tolerance policy on abuse.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart insists it is not all "doom and gloom" and wants his team to learn from their mistakes.

Alan Tongue says the possible absence of Josh Hodgson will put a severe dent in Canberra's finals aspirations.

Hawthorn may be sentenced to a final Perth should it lose to West Coast this week. But this week's road trip to the same destination could prove a very useful learning aid for the Hawks. It has with spectacular results before.

An Egyptian court has adjourned until August 29 the verdict in the case against three Al-Jazeera journalists, including Australian Peter Greste, prolonging the fear and uncertainty for the reporters and their families.

An emergency warning was issued for parts of the Blue Mountains in Sydney's west as an out of control fire began to approach homes.

Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath can get down to the business of picking a replacement for Tim Carmody's now that Supreme Court justices have largely returned from their winter break,

The key after such a disappointing result in the third Test is to learn from what happened and come back a better side and cricketers, as we did at Lord's.

Australia's bid to pick themselves up off the floor and salvage their Ashes bid is being helped by their belief the injury to masterful swing bowler Jimmy Anderson will be as much of a blow to England's chances as the loss of Glenn McGrath was to theirs a decade ago.

Travellers can expect delays at Perth International Airport on Monday with immigration department officials walking off the job around the country.