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Malaysia to set up domestic Internet exchange (AFP)

AFP - Malaysia, which mostly sees Internet access through Singapore or US servers, will set up its own exchange to improve connectivity and reduce foreign exchange leakages, a minister has said.

Civoniceva escapes suspension
High tackle won't cost Brisbane prop Petero Civoniceva his place in the NRL grand final.

Oil continues its slide below $60
Oil prices fall below $60 a barrel, continuing their sharp decline of recent weeks, as Iranian tensions reduce.

Army launches Assam operation
The Indian army launches a major operation against separatist rebels in the north-eastern state of Assam.

Egypt unveils nuclear power plan
Egypt unveils plans to build a nuclear power plant on the north African country's Mediterranean coast.

Australia hit by early bushfires
Australian firefighters are battling to limit the damage caused by the season's first bushfires.

Zuma aide's graft appeal to start
A South African court is due to begin hearing an appeal by the former financial advisor to ex-Deputy President Zuma.

Tearful Clarke revels in triumph
Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke seals a fairytale Ryder Cup appearance with a 3&2 win over Zach Johnson.

Nepal helicopter wreckage found
Rescuers locate the wreckage of a helicopter missing in Nepal but see no sign of survivors, officials say.

Motorola hatching big plans for Symbol (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Motorola’s Greg Brown was channeling Winston Churchill last week when he announced his company’s plans to take on the BlackBerry market with wireless devices for all manner of enterprise jobs.

Employers give video a thumbs down (USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - Employees are using technology to make videos of the workplace and post them on well-trafficked Internet sites, creating new legal worries and public relations issues for companies.

Close Up: Rural fire crews in dire need

Preliminary finals wrap with Tim Sheens

Prank film Jackass tops US charts
Jackass: Number Two hits number one in the US box office, but Sean Penn's All The King's Men fares badly.

Russell murders report published
A report into the treatment of Michael Stone, who killed Lin and Megan Russell 10 years ago, is set to be published.

French tourists 'freed' in Yemen
Four French tourists abducted in Yemen have been freed, says an MP who has been mediating their release.

Aristocrat in court over shooting
A UK aristocrat is due in court in Nairobi accused of murdering a black Kenyan man he suspected of poaching.

Brown to outline long-term vision
Gordon Brown faces the test of his political life as he sets out his vision as a potential PM to the Labour conference.