South Sudan factions agree on federal govt

MEDIATORS say South Sudan's warring factions have agreed on the installation of a federal system of government in South Sudan.

THE regional body IGAD, which is mediating peace talks in Ethiopia, announced on Tuesday that the structure and functions of a transitional government of national unity have been "mostly agreed on".

Mediators said, however, that the parties are yet to agree on when to introduce federalism in the world's newest country. Representatives for the rebels want immediate implementation but the government favours a 30-month transitional period before the next administration can be formed. South Sudan was plunged into violence last December after the government accused the ousted vice president of launching a failed coup. Thousands of people have since been killed in violence pitting government forces against renegade troops.

Bushfire risk to one million homes across NSW^[1]

ONE million homes are at risk across NSW in the upcoming bushfire season with the hot, dry effects of El Niño expected to make conditions even worse than the devastating 2013-14 season.

Man left for dead in Sydney street^[2]

A MAN has been taken to hospital suffering multiple fractures and serious head injuries after being hit by a car in Sydney’s inner west overnight.

No ban on burqas for employers^[3]

MUSLIM women wearing burqas and niqabs can have their driving licence photographs taken after hours and can enter public sector work.

Kids fear dad was killed by IS^[4]

THE family of an Australian man tortured and killed in Afghanistan fears he may have been murdered by Islamic State militants.

The Farmer wants a Liberal seat^[5]

ULTRA marathon runner Pat Farmer wants to stage a comeback for the Liberal Party in former minister Chris Hartcher’s state seat of Terrigal.

Muslim NFL player penalised over TD prayer^[6]

IT was the last thing the scandal-plagued NFL needed — a Muslim player given a penalty for performing a prayer after a touchdown to spark accusations of double standards over religious expression.

Pitt wanted to punch Eastwood’s son^[7]

HE’S considered one of the coolest guys in Hollywood, so what made Brad Pitt want to punch Clint Eastwood’s actor son in the face?

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