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2014 Lunar Eclipse: Where And What Time To Best View In Australia

A total lunar eclipse or also known as the blood moon is set to peak and offer the observers a remarkable view on Wednesday night, Oct. 8. As long as cloudy skies do not get in the way of the viewing experience, viewers from across the Pacific Ocean, North America, Australia and western Asia will be able to see the second total lunar eclipse for the year 2014.
Protesters from the activist group ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) rally against U.S. bombing in Syria in front of the White House in Washington, September 25, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing

New Zealander Amin Mohamed Charged With Attempting To Fight In Syria

New Zealand citizen Amin Mohamed was arrested in Australia in December 2013 and charged with attempting to fight in Syria against government forces. He will be tried under existing counter-terrorism laws in which prosecutors have the burden of proof regarding allegations of his plans to fight.

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