Former Egyptian military officer sentenced to death
A former Egyptian military officer has been arrested in Libya after allegedly planning deadly attacks in Egypt.
Hesham Ashmawi and nine other suspects were sentenced to death in absentia by an Egyptian military court in December.
Libyan security officials are currently undergoing an investigation following his capture.
Re:membering UMWELT Collective
I remember the crunch of the pine needles beneath my shoes. I remember the light in the middle of the floor, with two performers wrapped around it, like yin and yang, lying on opposite ends of each other. The audience settled, the room got quite and it all began.
Beauty and Power Morning Masterworks
Bruch Concerto No.1 in G minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op.26
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Prelude: Allegro moderato
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Adagio
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Finale: Allegro energico
Beethoven Symphony No.7 in A, Op.92
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Poco sostenuto – Vivace
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Allegretto
11AM Zedlines
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Interpol President resigns
An update to the situation regarding the missing Interpol President. China announced an hour ago the Chinese head of Interpol, who vanished after returning to his homeland, is now under investigation for possible criminal activity. The world police organisation also states he has resigned.
The revelations came as Meng Hongwei's wife voiced concern for his life after receiving a final text message from his phone with a knife emoji.
Saudi woman first to chair bank
A woman has been appointed to run a Saudi Arabian bank in a first for women in the country.
Saudi businesswoman Lubna Al Olayan will chair a new bank being formed out of a merger between the Saudi British Bank (SABB) and Alawwal Bank.
The move comes amid a liberalisation of women's roles in a traditionally conservative society.
Ms Olayan has been described as a ‘trailblazer’ for women in the country, with the financier part of a female empowerment initiative known as Saudi Vision 2030.
Australia's major banks criticised
The chief executives of Australia's four major banks will be criticised by politicians about the "appalling behaviour" revealed at the banking royal commission.
The House of Representatives committee on economics will question the heads of Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ and NAB in Canberra on Thursday and Friday, with a third hearing day to be held next week.
Rural media sees resurgence
Following claims of job losses and closures at Fairfax-owned regional papers, many rural areas are seeing a resurgence in independent publishing and media coverage.
Independently owned newspapers are reportedly seen by many locals as a ‘rejection’ of Fairfax-based rural media.
Fairfax also have seen widespread job cuts at rural Victorian, South Australian and outer Sydney publications.
Gold Coast hosts Australian Transplant Games
The Gold Coast is currently hosting the Australian Transplant Games, with more than 700 transplant recipients, donors and healthcare allies participating in sporting events to help the community.
Transplant Australia CEO Chris Thomas says that the games exist to inspire all Australians to join the Organ Donor Registry.
The event is received internationally, with teams from Thailand, Germany, New Zealand and the USA also participating.
Visit donatelife.gov.au for more information on joining the Organ Donation Registry.
State Government Promises Rehabilitation Funding
The Queensland State Government has revealed a new website where former ice addicts and families share their stories of battling addiction, in efforts to engage methamphetamine users to seek help.
The state government has planned to spend $100 million over the next five years to reduce drug addiction, with more help centres seen as necessary.
The Premier has revealed the production of a rehabilitation centre in Rockhampton, with the Federal Government also commiting to a new centre in Caboolture.