澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-09-30(在线收听

A senior commando officer has told the ABC a decision to charge three Australian soldiers involved in the deaths of Afghan civilians has incensed his colleagues. Four children were among six people killed in an attack in February last year. The officer, who does not want to be identified, has also criticized the process for taking so long.

The Opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull says he is not interested in demolishing the National Broadband Network. But Mr Turnbull said the cost of the NBN is too high. He made the comments during a debate with the Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy.

In British politics, David Miliband won't be part of his brother's new shadow cabinet. The former foreign secretary says he wants to recharge his batteries. Mr Miliband narrowly lost the Labour leadership ballot to his brother Ed.

Europeans are showing their anger at government budget cuts. About 50,000 protesters from 30 countries are demonstrating in Brussels. They say they shouldn't have to shoulder the financial burden for mistakes made by financial institutions.

US Middle East envoy George Mitchell has met Israel's prime minister on his mission to keep the peace talks on track. Several compromises are on the table, including restricting West Bank construction to the main settlements. Mr Mitchell is due to meet the Palestinian president tomorrow.

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