Sydney, April 18 : New analysis has indicated that contrary to the belief that there is large-scale melting of ice over most of Antarctica, ice is actually expanding in a large portion of the continent.

Antarctica has 90 per cent of the Earth's ice and 80 per cent of its fresh water. Extensive melting of Antarctic ice sheets would be required to raise sea levels substantially, and ice is melting in parts of west Antarctica.

The destabilisation of the Wilkins ice shelf generated international headlines this month.

Melbourne, Apr 17 : Supermodel Elle McPherson snubbed Dannii Minogue at the Prix De Marie Claire Awards red carpet in Sydney by refusing to be photographed with her.

Islamabad, Apr. 17 : Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, who has been included in the national team for the UAE one-day international series against Australia after passing a series of fitness tests, may not be able to play in all five games.

According to the Dawn, Akhtar may have cleared all fitness tests’ following a nod from the team’s medical staff, but the 33 year old bowler seems far from fit.

He shown signs of fatigue during the three day training camp in Lahore.

Aktar’s teammates have also questioned his fitness.

Melbourne, April 17 : A young Sydney woman''s dream of b

Melbourne, Apr 17: Tourism Queensland's `best job in the world' campaign has entered the list of top 50 public relations stunts in the world.

The list compiled by renowned public relations company Taylor Herring features the Hamilton Island's caretaker job campaign at the eight spot.

The campaign continues to rack up international acclaim and has generated more than 100 million dollars worth of free publicity.

Sydney - Fiji's military regime strengthened its grip on power Friday with the swearing-in of the interim indigenous affairs minister and former military forces commander as vice president, news reports from the capital, Suva, said.

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau became the first vice president since Fiji's 2006 military coup.

The regime also clamped down on the media, warning foreign journalists in the island nation not to write negative stories.