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Horror writer Herbert dies aged 69
Mar 20, 2013 23:40 EDT
Author James Herbert, best known for penning classic horror novel "The Rats", has died aged 69.
Taiwan's HTC postpones flagship smartphone rollout
Mar 20, 2013 04:04 EDT
Taiwan's HTC has delayed shipments of its new flagship smartphone due to parts shortages, a report said on Wednesday, dealing a blow as it looks to lift sales and compete with the iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy.
$3 tag sale find sells at Sotheby's for $2.23 million
Mar 19, 2013 18:53 EDT
A $3 tag sale buy has turned into a massive windfall for the lucky bargain hunter: the Chinese bowl sold for $2.23 million at an auction at Sotheby's on Tuesday.
Brazil's Ramires out of Italy test
Mar 19, 2013 09:14 EDT
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will have to do without Chelsea midfielder Ramires for Thursday's friendly with Italy in Geneva but hopes he will be fit to face Russia five days later in London, the Brazilian Football Confederation said Tuesday.
West Brom to keep Odemwingie action in-house
Mar 18, 2013 12:37 EDT
West Bromwich Albion revealed on Monday that they will deal internally with Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie's most recent attacks on the club via Twitter.
UEFA to hear Inter racism case on April 19
Mar 18, 2013 12:30 EDT
UEFA on Monday said it had launched a disciplinary procedure against Inter Milan after racist chants by fans during their Europa League match against Tottenham, with the hearing scheduled on April 19.
Melbourne plans tallest building in southern hemisphere
Mar 18, 2013 03:13 EDT
Australia's second-largest city Melbourne could possibly have the tallest building in the southern hemisphere after approval Monday for a new 388-metre (1,280 foot) apartment and hotel complex.
Leaders Cardiff back on track
Mar 16, 2013 14:17 EDT
Cardiff got back on track in the race to reach the Premier League as the Championship leaders cruised to a 2-0 win at Sheffield on Saturday.
'Black Death' skeletons found under London rail site
Mar 16, 2013 02:27 EDT
Workers building a new railway in London have unearthed 13 skeletons thought to be victims of the Black Death plague that swept through Europe in the 14th century, archaeologists said.
Djokovic barrels into Indian Wells semi-finals
Mar 15, 2013 19:57 EDT
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic made short work of a lackluster Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday, booking his Indian Wells Masters semi-final spot with a 22nd straight victory.
Arsenal's Wenger turns to bench against Bayern
Mar 13, 2013 15:30 EDT
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger turned to his bench for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, second leg, with Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky starting in the middle against Bayern Munich.
Neanderthal brawn lost out to social human brain
Mar 12, 2013 20:28 EDT
Neanderthals' bigger eyes and bodies meant they had less brain space to dedicate to social networking, which may explain why they died out and Homo sapiens conquered the planet, according to a new study.
Videoconference robot Beam walks the walk at SXSW
Mar 12, 2013 20:01 EDT
After a long day at the South by Southwest (SXSW) interactive trade show, Susie Kim and her colleagues took a leisurely two-block stroll back to their hotel in downtown Austin.
Bieber cancels one of two Portugal dates
Mar 09, 2013 12:12 EST
Canadian teen heartthrob Justin Bieber has cancelled one of two scheduled concerts in Portugal next week, just after completing what he admitted had been a rough week in London, promoters said Saturday.
Taiwan's HTC unveils new flagship smartphone
Mar 07, 2013 10:56 EST
Taiwan's HTC unveiled a new flagship smartphone in its domestic market Thursday with revamped designs which analysts said may boost the company's sluggish sales against rivals Apple and Samsung.
Ramraiders target Gucci's flagship London store
Mar 07, 2013 04:20 EST
Ramraiders smashed their way into the flagship London store of designer label Gucci and made off with handbags overnight, Scotland Yard said.
Dancer admits ordering attack on Bolshoi chief
Mar 06, 2013 08:49 EST
A leading Bolshoi Ballet soloist has confessed to ordering the acid attack on the artistic director of the world famous dance company and risks up to 12 years in jail, Moscow police said Wednesday.
Dancer confesses to attack on Bolshoi chief
Mar 06, 2013 02:56 EST
A leading Bolshoi Ballet soloist has confessed to his involvement in the acid attack on the artistic director of the world famous dance company Sergei Filin, Moscow police said Wednesday.
World record price for rare Australian 'Holey Dollar'
Mar 06, 2013 01:54 EST
A private collector has paid a world record Aus$495,000 (US$508,000) for one of Australia's first coins, known as the "Holey Dollar", auctioneers said Wednesday.
World record price for rare Australian 'Holey Dollar'
Mar 05, 2013 23:08 EST
A private collector has paid a world record Aus$495,000 (US$508,000) for one of Australia's first coins, known as the "Holey Dollar", auctioneers said Wednesday.
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| Country of Birth[103] | Population (2001) |
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| 5,230,155 | |
| 172,162 | |
| 157,285 | |
| 84,565 | |
| 80,319 | |
| 68,907 | |
| 66,658 | |
| 66,311 | |
| 49,932 | |
| 46,513 | |
| 45,888 | |
| 45,506 | |
| 44,622 | |
| 41,488 | |
| 39,818 | |
| 39,128 | |
| 38,694 | |
| 38,130 | |
| 33,831 | |
| 32,082 | |
| 27,494 |