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May 20 (UPI) -- Peter Jones, drummer for Australian rock band Crowded House, has died from brain cancer, the band said in a statement. He was 45. Jones, who died Friday, joined Crowded House in 1994 after founding drummer Paul Hester quit, the Sunday... Full Article at United Press International

During the tour, a refurbished flight test airplane has demonstrated the Dreamliner's capabilities to more than 59,000 guests with an estimated 6,000 more to see it during the upcoming stops. On May 23, the airplane known as ZA003 will depart Boeing... Full Article at PR Newswire

YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- "Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" is to end its Broadway run next month, producers of the Australia-set musical announced Wednesday. The closing is set for June 24, following 23 previews and 526 regular performances. "Priscilla" had... Full Article at United Press International

Poland and Australia,” said Jenna Beers, a junior and president of the group. “She’s met celebrities.” Ally was photographed on the set of “CSI” in Hollywood with Ted Danson, and at George Lopez’s celebrity golf tournament. She’s been glimpsed on a... Full Article at The Washington Post

“I’ve had friends who don’t surf asking to make them for ages,” explains Nicky Zimmermann of the Australian swimwear line Zimmermann. “The sun is so harsh in Sydney, so for summer we designed a one-off cropped mesh style and everyone really loved it.” ... Full Article at The New York Times

(NYSE: GCAP), a leading global provider of online trading services, announced today the appointment of Muhammad Rasoul as Chief Product Officer and member of GAIN's executive management team. Mr. Rasoul has more than 16 years of leadership experience... Full Article at PR Newswire

According to Air Pacific CEO Dave Pflieger, this announcement marks another important milestone among continuing efforts for the turnaround of Fiji's national carrier. Among these milestones are an increase in flights between Fiji and Sydney;... Full Article at PR Newswire

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower,... Full Article at PR Newswire

Australia, May 14 (UPI) -- The Australian school official who handed out chocolates shaped like breasts, penises, posteriors and copulating couples to children resigned Monday. The parents of students at Woodberry Public School in Woodberry, north of... Full Article at United Press International

Ritchie, an Australian who saved more than 150 people from a suicide spot in eastern Sydney died Sunday. He was 85. SYDNEY, May 14 (UPI) -- Don Ritchie, an Australian who saved more than 150 people from a suicide spot in eastern Sydney died Sunday. He... Full Article at United Press International

Hall Jr. was a two-time Olympic gold and silver medalist at the 1996 Atlanta Games before he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes in 1999. He set an American record in the 50 meter freestyle at 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials before winning back-to-back gold... Full Article at PR Newswire

The Summer 2012 collection comes in Zurich Night (black with a red interior), Bilbao by Storm (lime green with a black interior), Austin Chill (tan with a black interior), or Bubbly Sydney (yellow with a black interior). CM4: The Q-Card Case (iPhone 4... Full Article at Macworld

Registration is now open to all aspiring UFC fighters from Australia and the UK. Prospective competitors should visit http://au.ufc.com/TUFForm (Aus) or http://uk.ufc.com/TUFForm (UK) for registration forms, rules and qualification criteria. The Full Article at PR Newswire

[ID:nL4E8GAANW]. It set off on a week-long relay around Greece and will be flown to Britain on May 18. Ainslie will bid for a fourth successive Olympic gold medal after winning at the Beijing, Athens and Sydney Olympic Games. He also took a silver at... Full Article at The New York Times

In Mr. Kohli’s case, the consensus was that he had an attitude problem. The evidence against Mr. Kohli is well known: his arrogant demeanor after he led the Indian side to the U-19 World Cup title in 2008 in Malaysia and, more recently, his flashing the... Full Article at The New York Times

Cedric, because it was deemed in the best interest of the horses. Engle, who tied with Kessler at the trials, is second on the Olympic list with Indigo, a horse Engle co-owns in a partnership that includes the former Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob... Full Article at The New York Times

Steve Ovett Pro: Coe’s former rival was another great from Britain’s golden era of miling. Con: he won just one gold to Coe’s two. 6. Rebecca Adlington Pro: A double gold medal winner in swimming four years ago. Like Freeman in Sydney, she is an active... Full Article at The New York Times

It starts off like a mini documentary about a bodybuilder, and is narrated by his girlfriend. By the end, it takes a quick left turn that the viewer certainly isn't expecting. Judging by the YouTube comments, some of them profanely dismissive, the... Full Article at AdWeek

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