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Fresh from its 1-1 draw against Myanmar, the rising Philippine Azkals will battle the Palestine Al-Fusan (The Fighters) on Wednesday to continue their whirlwind campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup group stage and raise their nation's hope of qualifying into the World Cup.

Apple has announced that iPad 2, the second-generation of its third post-PC device, will go on sale in 25 additional countries this Friday, March 25.

Amazon.com, Inc. has announced the launch of the Amazon Appstore for Android at www.amazon.com/appstore. Customers can now find, discover - test! - and buy Android apps using the convenient shopping experience that Amazon customers know and love. An innovative new feature called "Test Drive" will enable customers to test apps on a simulated Android phone. Customers control the app through their computer using a mouse.

IBM has finalized an agreement to acquire majority stakes in privately-held TRIRIGA, Inc., a Las Vegas, Nevada-based provider of facility and real estate management software solutions.

With unemployment at around 5 percent in Australia, there is much talk of 'full employment' and a focus on skills shortages. Yet, the fact remains that well over 2 million Australians are unemployed, under-employed or on disability benefits and many hundreds of thousands are capable but have little prospect of moving into secure employment under the current support arrangements.

Guinness World Records can confirm that Margaret Fish, holder of the UK's Oldest Woman title, passed away on 12th March 2011. Mrs Fish from Wilstead near Bedford was born on 7 March 1899 and sadly passed away just a few days after celebrating her 112th birthday.

Boeing and United Continental Holdings, Inc. has entered into an agreement to modify United Airlines' 777 fleet with a Performance Improvement Package with the aim of achieving greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

Six companies that own and operate some of the largest networks in the world - Deutsche Telekom, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Verizon, and Yahoo! - has announced the launch of the Open Networking Foundation (ONF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a new approach to networking called Software-Defined Networking (SDN).

Ratings agency RBS has upgraded Westpac Banking Co., shares from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating after equities research analyst noted confidence in the bank. The research note was presented to investors on Monday.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has announced that the public should expect wetter and cooler days ahead as the mercury is forecasted to drop in the coming months.

Andrew Jenner CEO of Astra Investimentos, announced today the launch of the Astra Agro Fund L.P. The fund has signed a strategic advisory agreement with Rabobank Brasil and will invest primarily in privately held agribusiness companies in Brazil. [Jenner] says recent global and local trends in food staples make the commodity-rich country a compelling investment opportunity.

An Australian Industry Group report released today, Energy shock: confronting higher prices, delivers a sobering message about the relentlessly increasing energy prices which are impacting on businesses and the community, Ai Group Chief Executive Heather Ridout said.

The national construction industry remained in the red in February, although the rate of contraction eased, with the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) in conjunction with the Housing Industry Association, up 4.4 points to 44.6 (readings below 50 indicate a contraction in activity).

"Fair Work Australia needs to take a cautious approach this year in adjusting minimum wages. The Australian economy is emerging from the global financial crisis in better shape than most other advanced economies but slowed in the second half of 2010 and has been adversely affected by the severe weather events in the early part of this year," Ai Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout, said.

Google has announced a partnership agreement with Sprint Mobile to integrate Google Voice into the mobile phone's applications. In a press statement, Google said the firm has been working to bring an integrated Google Voice experience to your mobile device by building mobile apps, introducing Google Voice Lite, and most recently Number Porting.

Westpac Banking , which closed at $116.74 on Election Day, has since fallen 3.3% to its most recent close at $112.83.

Researchers from The Australian National University have discovered a new way ageing-related diseases can progress, opening up new preventative and treatment possibilities for conditions such as heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

The Telstra Netboys, the hottest new team in Netball, made its debut at Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday at the blockbuster match between the NSW Swifts and Qld Firebirds.

This year's Earth Hour generated a record number of participants with 130 countries and territories which registered to take part in the global lights-out event in an effort to raise awareness on climate change.

Australian finance minister Wayne Swan on Monday belied speculations his office would reject the proposed A$8.4 billion (S$10.6 billion) merger between the Australian and Singaporean bourses.

Two men and one woman appeared in the Sydney Central Local Court this morning charged with importing and attempting to possess 170kg of opium. All three were remanded in custody to appear again in June 2011.

Britain's Prince William on Monday concluded his visit to flood hit parts of Victoria in what many seen by many as a public relations success for the second-in-line to the British throne. His tour was capped by an announcement by the state's government of additional financial assistance to those worst affected by the flooding in mid-January when the Loddon River broke its banks and dumped more water into communities.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a 38-year-old East Sydney man and a 21-year-old Bombaderry man for allegedly trafficking approximately 50 kilograms of methamphetamines (ICE). The two men are scheduled to in Sydney Central Local Court today

Australian parents can heave a sigh of relief as School Education Minister Peter Garrett on Monday launched the revised National Safe Schools Framework in Brisbane to better equip Australian schools to deal with student bullying.

Griffith University's Australian Rivers Institute is spearheading a research partnership to develop science to underpin improved management and assessment of the health of Australia's river and wetland ecosystems.

The Australian Government welcomes the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1973, which importantly calls for the imposition of a no fly zone over Libya and demands the immediate establishment of a ceasefire and a complete end to violence.

Visiting fellow Dr Peter McCawley at The Australian National University on Monday called on Japan to announce an overall strategy if it is to successfully respond to the nation's unfolding natural disaster.

A population health expert from the University of Melbourne has warned that the absence of specific laws defining the ownership, storage and use of blood drops taken from every Australian baby since 1971 could threaten public trust in newborn screening (NBS) programs in Australia, a University of Melbourne academic has warned.

A survey by the University of Sydney has found that majority of residents from New South Wales are not confident transport in their local area will improve in the 12 months following this week's state election.