澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-11-25

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The United States is sending naval² forces in a show of strength against North Korea. It's planning joint³ military exercises with South Korea in response to the North's attack on the island of Yeonpyeong. China has urged North and South Korea to start talking to avoid further clashes.

 

The man dubbed⁴ the honeymoon⁵ killer⁶ is likely to be deported⁷ to the United States today. Gabe Watson has been in an immigration detention⁸ (centre) since finishing a jail term for killing⁹ his wife during their honeymoon in 2003.

 

Ireland's government has announced $20 billion in savings¹⁰ over the next four years to tackle its record deficit¹¹. Under the austerity plan, nearly 25,000 public service jobs will go; welfare spending will be slashed¹²; and big tax rises are planned. It's designed to convince the markets the government is serious about attacking its financial crisis.

 

The Tasmanian timber giant Gunns will shut down three wood chip mills in the next few months as part of a restructure. Up to 150 workers will lose their jobs or be relocated.

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