Qantas flights are set to resume after an Australian tribunal ordered an end to the dispute.
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Qantas back in the air as strike affects Kings of Leon tour
World’s best casino dining
Beyond the big jackpots, flashy shows and all-night clubs, mega-casinos seek to slake appetites for fine dining.
‘Fatty apron’ fuels ovary cancer
A “fatty apron” in the abdomen help fuel the spread of ovarian cancer, research suggests.
GM mosquitoes show fever promise
A field study of genetically modified mosquitoes suggests they could be deployed against dengue fever and other tropical diseases.
Children claim high drink intake
A small number of children as young as 12 claimed they drank the equivalent of 19 glasses of wine a week when questioned for a health survey.
Kvitova adds WTA Championship to Wimbledon title
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova defeats Victoria Azarenka in three tough sets to win the season-ending WTA Tour Championships in Istanbul — climbing up to second in the world rankings in the process.
Vettel dominates Indian Grand Prix
Germany's double world champion Sebastian Vettel produces another dominant drive, leading from start to finish to cruise to an imperious win in Sunday's inaugural Indian Grand Prix at Greater Noida, New Delhi.
McIlroy $2m richer after China victory
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is $2 million richer on Sunday after holding his nerve to beat American Anthony Kim in a play-off at the Shanghai Masters at Lake Malaren.
Garcia claims back-to-back victories
Spain's Sergio Garcia is back in the world's top 20 after completing a remarkable seven days with a second successive victory on home soil in Sunday's Andalucia Masters.
Bale double keeps Tottenham run going
A double strike from Welsh winger Gareth Bale helps Tottenham to a 3-1 English Premier League win over QPR on Sunday, a result that lifts them up to fifth place in the table and keeps their unbeaten run going.