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Australian businessman Foster to face fraud charges

High-profile businessman Peter Foster, notorious for his business dealings with Cherie Blair, was today ordered to stand trial for alleged fraud in Australia and the South Pacific.

world

Terror charge doctor released in Australia

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Australia drops UK terror charge against doctor

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Police search Perth home after UK bombs charges

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UK bomb attacks: Australian police charge Indian doctor

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Bravado of Dr Death led to fatal complications, nurse tells inquiry

Hostel inferno: Police witness tells of 'confession'

A fruit picker accused of starting the hostel fire that killed 15 young backpackers confessed to the crime, claims an Australian police officer.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2001

Backpackers' hostel fire alarm 'had been turned off' before blaze

A fire alarm at a backpackers' hostel had been switched off the night as flames swept through the building, killing 15 young travellers, a court has been told.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2001

Hostel fire survivor recounts seeing man near burning rubbish

A survivor of last year's Australian hostel fire which killed 15 young backpackers has told a court that he saw a man resembling the suspect near a burning rubbish bin shortly before the blaze.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2001

Police say hostel murder suspect confessed

Lawyers for the drifter accused of murder and arson following the Australian hostel fire that killed 15 young backpackers say he allegedly confessed to police that he started the blaze.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2001

Hostel arson suspect 'wanted fire escape left open'

A British tourist has told a court that the man accused of starting the Australian hostel fire asked her to leave open a fire escape so he could gain access on the night of the tragedy.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2001