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The Peruvian police confiscated during the last week of August 8.5 tonnes of cocaine. It is considered the biggest haul in the country's battle against illegal drugs.

A Reddit user thought that he could replicate the success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in raising funds for a health issue by suggesting on Monday to other Redditors who had seen the nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence to donate money to charity.

The purity of crystal methamphetamine, also called ice, had gone up 20 per cent the past four years in Australia, according to Sam Biondo, head of the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association.

Although the chances of a 'QE' program being implemented in Frankfurt on Thursday are remote at best, the chances of a program being implemented in the coming six months are above 50%.

In US economic data, the ISM manufacturing index rose from 57.1 to a 3½ year high of 59.0 in August, well above forecasts of 56.8. And construction spending rose by 1.8% in July, above forecasts for a 1.0% gain and to a 5½ year high.

Latest market data reveal that Austin has topped the list of real estate markets where homes stay shortest in the market, according to a report on Kxan.com.

Like other telcos, Telstra is looking forward to the official launch of Apple's iPhone 6 on Sept 9 and its shipment to Australia. The latest flagship of the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to boost Telstra's income by $500 million, Morgan Stanley Research analysts estimate.

Health workers, including alcohol treatment providers, expressed concern that the prioritisation given to alcohol harm might not trickle to them especially on additional funding.

The government of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has mining tycoon and MP Clive Palmer to thank for because after one year in power, the Coalition successfully repealed the mining tax law on Tuesday.

The scandal created by the nude photo leak of actress Jennifer Lawrence has brought to public attention the Internet-age phenomenon of the nude selfie since it showed that the A-list actress didn't just took a few snaps but at least 60 images, based on what the hacker got from iCloud.

The family of Steven Sotloff, the second apparent beheading victim of the Islamic State, issued on Tuesday a statement saying they believe that the video just released showing his decapitation is authentic.

The Australian market improved this afternoon to finish at the best levels of the day and at a fresh six-year high. Volume was light due to the Labor day holiday yesterday in the US.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has ordered smaller telcos in the country to implement a provision in the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code.

Market volumes remain well below average across the globe.

Addiction rehabilitation company BioCorRx, Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) has joined more than 50 exhibitors in the eMoneyShow, which provided investors instant access to top stocks, options and ETFs that global firms are adding to their portfolios, the company said in a statement.

Male addicts who were treated with methadone were found to have reduced levels of testosterone, according to a new study conducted by McMaster University in Canada, Science Daily News reported.

Sept 1 is National Disaster Prevention Day in Japan and to observe it, the Trade and Industry Ministry advised citizens to stock toilet paper

In the 12-day run-up to the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana rematch on Sept 13, the unbeaten American boxer is using the publicity generated by media interest in his training to flaunt his millions of dollars.

Normally, mashing a woman's breast would get the masher a sexual assault charge, or at the very least, a slap on the face courtesy of the owner of the mammary glands.

The naked photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Kate Upton and Victoria Justice posted on imageboard site 4Chan are just the tip of the iceberg. The anonymous hacker who got the images through Apple's iCloud says he has over 100 more photos of other Hollywood A-Listers.

The Australian sharemarket edged higher, making up for part of last week's 0.3 per cent slide. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) rose by just 0.1 per cent and volume was light ahead of market closures in both the US and Canada (Labor Day) tonight. Slightly weaker than forecast readings on the health of China's manufacturing sector held back the miners this afternoon while the Australian dollar remained firm. The XAO is only 0.7 per cent away from re-visiting six-year highs.

The local share market has started the week on a positive footing, gravitating towards the 5650 area for the ASX 200. Sentiment was helped by US share markets which ended modestly higher on Friday. Investors remained wary as they monitored both the situation in Ukraine and mixed economic data in addition to a wariness about taking on new positions ahead of a holiday weekend. Domestic sellers remain wary of the underlying strength of US stocks with the S&P 500 index closing at record highs; while...

Global markets are in for a big week on the central bank front, with the RBA, BoE, BoJ, BoC and ECB all set to meet. In the background will be the threat of Russia/Ukraine tension derailing the recovery. EU leaders are likely to impose further sanctions on Russia this week if no resolution is reached. As a result, while investors will be optimistic about potential central bank action, particularly from the ECB, there is likely to be a degree of caution exercised.

In US economic data, the Chicago purchasing managers index rose from 52.6 to 64.3 in August - the biggest monthly point gain since July 1983. US personal income rose by 0.2% in July with spending down by 0.1% - both results fell short of forecasts. And consumer sentiment rose from 79.2 to 82.5 in August, above forecasts for a result near 80.1.

A 21-year-old man from Virginia accused X-Men director Bryan Singer of sexual assault on March 23, 2013 in New York City.

Police from Effington County jailed a pair of sibling after they admitted to incestuous sex thrice at a church parking lot outside Savannah, Georgia. The brother and sister, 25-year-old Timothy Savoy and 20-year-old Christopher Buckner, had sex after watching the film The Notebook.

Two weeks ago, 19-year-old college student Therese Todd from Silver Spring was nominated for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and she complied. Unfortunately, her challenge was an epic failure because the big water container with icy water inside fell from the porch while water was being poured and the blue container hit Todd on the head.

There is a growing clamour for Russia to be stripped of its winning the bid to host the 2018 World Cup as part of political sanction over Moscow's deployment of troops in Russia. British Prime Minister David Cameron is spearheading the move, reports Daily Mail.

British mum Theresa Cox blames the mobile phone game Clash of Clans for almost emptying her bank account of £7,000 which was automatically debited from her funds.