A wrap up of overnight news from around the world
Science and nature
A prototype hydrogen-powered vehicle. Photo: AAP
Hydrogen-powered car set for 2015 launch
Japanese auto giant Toyota will start selling its first fuel cell sedan in early 2015, with a price tag of around Y7 million ($A73,883), the company has announced.
Planet of the dying apes: experts alarmed
The world’s apes are under threat due to the unsustainable exploitation of natural resources including minerals, oil and gas, a conference has heard.
Turning world
Iranian MPs mull drastic steps to boost births, double population
A bill aimed at encouraging more births by outlawing sterilisation and vasectomies has passed a first reading in Iran’s parliament.
‘Nazi’ political campaign video slammed
An election video for Indonesian presidential hopeful Prabowo Subianto has sparked anger after critics noted he was wearing a Nazi-style jacket.
Bomb blasts hit Cairo stations
Four Egyptian railway stations near a Cairo courthouse have been hit by makeshift bombs.
Malaysia’s prime minister has appointed a new transport minister to replace Hishammuddin Hussein, who was heavily criticised during the search for missing flight MH370.
NATO’s secretary general says there are “no signs” Russia is respecting its commitments over Ukraine, and that the US-led alliance will consider what to do next.
Thousands flee Indonesian volcano
