Newman uncertain on local pledges

QUEENSLAND Premier Campbell Newman says he will honour all his election promises but only if voters back their local LNP candidate.

MR Newman said on Saturday voters could have confidence in any pledge issued as part of the Liberal National Party's overall state plan.

But electorates that failed to vote in an LNP candidate would miss out on promised local projects, he warned."If you vote one for the LNP candidate in your local area and they get up they will deliver," the premier said in Mackay."If they're not elected, well, then the new member may have different ideas and different priorities that we cannot guarantee we will do."Mr Newman promised 85 new health professionals for the region, to develop the Galilee Basin and to pass laws protecting cane growers from price gauging by foreign sugar millers.The premier also continued to accuse Labor of being backed by bikie gangs.Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk said his allegations were serious and should be a matter for police if he had concrete evidence.But Mr Newman said Google searches showed the CFMEU Union, which supports Labor, was linked to bikie gangs."It's up to Annastacia Palaszczuk and the Labor party to demonstrate that what I've said is not the case," the premier said.But Mr Newman denied he was insinuating Labor was guilty until proven innocent.Earlier, he defended an email sent to LNP supporters featuring a photo of Ms Palaszczuk with the words "don't wake up with regrets" after election day.Mr Newman denied it was nasty or had sexual connotations.While the premier jetted from Toowoomba to Mackay and then Bundaberg, the opposition leader was in Brisbane pledging $6 million to review teacher classifications.Ms Palaszczuk said the review could boost the salaries of the state's best teachers to $120,000 but conceded it could take up to four years to complete.The Queensland Greens called for greater government accountability and transparency at a Brisbane rally. Senator Larissa Waters said the best way to achieve that was by holding a referendum on reintroducing an upper house to the state parliament.Queenslanders go to the polls on January 31.

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First China coal production cut since 2000

China has recorded its first drop in coal production since 2000. Source: AAP

CHINA recorded its first drop in coal production since 2000 last year, as the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter pulls back on its use of the fossil fuel and switches to cleaner energy sources.

ACCORDING to the country's national coal association, China produced 3.5 billion tons of coal in the first 11 months of 2014, 2.1 per cent less than the same period in 2013.

The association estimates the drop for the entire year will reach 2.5 per cent.The report, quoted by the official Xinhua News Agency on Friday, said the profits of major Chinese coal companies dropped 44 per cent in that same period to 110.5 billion yuan, or $US18 billion ($A22.3 billion), amid low global coal prices.In November, China pledged to stop the growth in its carbon emissions by 2030, and leaders are under pressure to fight air pollution affecting much of the country.China depends on coal for 80 per cent of its electricity supply and about two-thirds of total energy.The country has quickly become a world leader in solar and wind energy and aims to produce 20 per cent of its electricity through non-fossil fuel sources, including nuclear, by 2030, double the current share.

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Dutton deports man with bikie gang links

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has deported a man with alleged links to bikies. Source: AAP

A MAN with alleged links to a bikie gang has been deported from Australia.

IMMIGRATION Minister Peter Dutton says the man, from New Zealand, had been involved in several alleged offences in Queensland and had links to an outlaw motor cycle gang in his home country.

"This New Zealand man is a perfect example of somebody we do not want in this country," Mr Dutton said in a statement."This is about protecting Australia and its citizens. Coming to Australia is a privilege and not a right."A second man from the UK, who also has criminal links, has been deported as well.Both men arrived under escort in their respective countries earlier this week.The New Zealand man entered Australia in October 2014, while the UK man arrived in April 2013.When he became immigration minister in late December, Mr Dutton said one of his priorities would be to deport people with serious criminal connections who are not Australian citizens, including those with connections to outlaw motorcycle gangs, if they were involved in crime.

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Record drownings during Vic summer

A RECORD number of people have drowned in Victoria this summer, prompting authorities to call for vigilance ahead of Australia Day.

A TOTAL of 11 people have drowned since the start of the season, four more than the five-year summer average.

Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett says there's been a spike over the past 18 months, with the 2013/14 drowning figures the highest in a decade.She says three recent deaths were apparently linked to alcohol, and is urging Australia Day revellers to think before getting in the water."We're really concerned people aren't listening to the message that drinking alcohol and swimming just don't mix," Ms Garrett told AAP on Saturday.Life Saving Victoria operations manager Greg Scott warned parents to keep a close eye on kids, with four children under five having drowned this financial year."It is easy to get distracted at this time of year with so much activity going on but these tragic incidents highlight why it is so important to never take your eyes off children, not just in but also around water," Mr Scott said.Ms Garrett and Mr Scott both stressed the importance of swimming between the flags.Lifesavers have been involved in 330 summer rescues so far, and 90 per cent of those people weren't between the flags.A 21-year-old man drowned at Jan Juc on January 2, just 300 metres from a patrolled beach.Two men drowned recently after they were swept away while rock fishing.VICTORIA'S DROWNING TOLL* 11 drowned this summer* 6 drowned last summer* Five-year summer average = 7* 23 drowned in the past six months* Four children under five drowned in the past six months* 47 drowned in 2013/2014 financial year, highest in a decade.

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Qld election now just a week away

QUEENSLAND'S ELECTION CAMPAIGN ON SATURDAY

WHERE THEY WENT

Campbell Newman: Toowoomba, MackayAnastasia Palaszczuk: BrisbaneWHAT THEY SAIDNewman explaining that electorates that don't vote in LNP candidates will miss out on local promises: "If they're not elected, well then the new member may have different ideas and different priorities that we cannot guarantee we will do."Palaszczuk calling on Newman to present his evidence of bikies backing Labor: ""If anyone, or Mr Newman, has any evidence whatsoever, forward it immediately to the police."TODAY'S POLICIESLNP - Nil.LABOR - Conducting a review into teaching salaries with a view of paying the state's best teachers more. To be completed within four years.(Source: Liberal National Party and Labor)

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Man found dead in car in Brisbane

Memoirs of a Sydney Holocaust survivor

EDDIE Jaku's smile immediately radiates warmth as he starts telling his story, even as it goes to the darkest of places. This week marked 70 years since he left the German Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz.

Parents 'red shirt' kids for kinder

GROWING numbers of parents are holding their children back a year before entering kindergarten so they are bigger, stronger and smarter than their classmates.

Owner takes a $1 reserve risk

ONE Western Sydney homeowner has taken the romance of Valentine's Day to heart, deciding to make it a memorable day for the whole family ... by setting the reserve for the auction of his home at only $1.

'Je suis Muslim': Rally told to defend Islam

SYDNEY'S Muslim community has been urged to not turn the other cheek to "insults" and "attacks" on Islam and the prophet Muhammad.

'We've stuck our necks out'

FROM New York to Bondi, Deborra-Lee Furness is taking aim at adoption laws around the world — and she explains why nothing is stopping her now.

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New Balance, equity firm buy Rockport

PRIVATE equity firm Berkshire Partners and athletic shoe-maker New Balance are buying The Rockport Co from the Adidas Group.

FINANCIAL terms were not disclosed.

Rockport, based in Massachusetts, sells men's and women's shoes and boots.As part of the deal, New Balance affiliate Drydock Footwear LLC will join with The Rockport Co to create The Rockport Group. Drydock's brands include Cobb Hill, Aravon and Dunham.The Rockport Group will become a new stand-alone company. Drydock founder and president Bob Infantino will serve as chief executive of The Rockport Group once the acquisition is complete.The deal is targeted to close later this year.Berkshire Partners and New Balance are both based in Boston.

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Fifty Shades director 'needs a break'

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson has admitted that making the Fifty Shades Of Grey has taken its toll. Source: AAP

DIRECTOR Sam Taylor-Johnson has admitted that making the new Fifty Shades Of Grey film has taken its toll.

THE raunchy movie, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as lovers and based on the erotic novel by EL James, is due out next month.

Johnson, 47, who previously won acclaim for the 2009 film Nowhere Boy, has told Red magazine that "I'm literally going out of my mind.""I have seen this film over a thousand times and I'm now in a blancmange," she said."But the nuances within - the tiniest shift, look, blink of an eye - can make all the difference and flip it into the wrong territory. It's like walking a knife edge."Taylor-Johnson, whose artworks over the years have included a video of David Beckham sleeping and photographs of celebrities crying, reassured fans of the novel that she had stayed true to the best-selling book, but said that retaining creative control had been tough."I've practically eaten it. I have read it over and over," she said."Jamie and I had to sit and meet various dominants and dominatrix, just to make sure we understood that world, so that we in no way portrayed it incorrectly."The director, who is married to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 24, said that she needed a break after working on the film."I don't want to do anything. I feel wrung dry and I need to find some building bricks again," she said."I don't think I could even compose a picture right now."The mother-of-four added: "My creative brain has to shut down for a second. I need to be at home, put my feet up, feel calmer, eat well and hang out with the kids."

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GE earnings rise despite headwinds

GENERAL Electric Co. has posted higher revenue and net income for the fourth quarter, but was held back from even better results by a sputtering performance from its expanding oil and gas division.

GE reported net income of $US5.15 billion ($A6.39 billion), up from $US3.21 billion in the same quarter last year. Adjusting to remove the effect of one-time items, the company reported a 4 per cent gain in net income, to $US5.64 billion

The company earned 51 cents per share, up from 32 cents a year ago. On an adjusted basis, the company earned 56 cents a share, a penny more than analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research expected, on average.Revenue rose 4 per cent to $US42 billion in the period but fell short of the $US42.4 billion expected by analysts, according to Zacks.GE reported progress in trimming expenses and increasing profit margins as it works to reshape itself into a more focused industrial conglomerate. GE has been shrinking its banking division and shedding other operations, while acquiring other industrial companies.GE's results were propelled by a strong performance from its power and water and transportation divisions in the quarter. But the company's recent expansion of its oil and gas division held it back in the quarter as oil prices tumbled and led to a slowdown in drilling activity.Oil and gas revenue fell 6 per cent, though the division's profit rose 1 per cent. Orders have fallen 10 per cent for the division, GE said.GE shares were up 24 cents, or 1 per cent, in trading about two hours before the market opened Friday. The stock has decreased almost 7 per cent in the last 12 months.

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McDonald's tops 4Q profit forecasts

MCDONALD'S Corp. has reported fourth-quarter net income of $US1.1 billion ($A1.37 billion).

THE Oak Brook, Illinois-based company said it had profit of $US1.13 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $US1.22 per share.

The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $US1.20 per share.The world's biggest hamburger chain posted revenue of $US6.57 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Analysts expected $US6.73 billion, according to Zacks.McDonald's shares have declined 3 per cent since the beginning of the year, while the Standard & Poor's 500 index has stayed nearly flat. The stock has dropped 4 per cent in the last 12 months.

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Gary Glitter 'plied girl with champagne'

SINGER Gary Glitter plied a young fan with champagne and autographed her gold jacket backstage, before inviting her into a hotel room and having sex with her, a court has heard.

HIS alleged victim is said to have been just 12 years old when she went to one of the singer's performances with her mother in the northern spring of 1977.

Both of them were invited back to his dressing room, before being asked to accompany the star to his Holiday Inn hotel suite, jurors were told.But after the concert in Leicester club Baileys, the schoolgirl's mother was persuaded to leave her alone with Glitter, London's Southwark Crown Court heard on Thursday.It was then that the former chart topper allegedly struck, subjecting the youngster to a "prolonged episode of sexual abuse involving a full range of sexual activity culminating in intercourse" after lavishing her with champagne.The 70-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, denies one count of plying the girl with alcohol with the intention to "stupefy or overpower" her to have sex with him.Jurors also heard that the teenager, now aged 50, was subjected to a similar ordeal in a Birmingham hotel room when she was 13 years old.Taking to the witness box, the woman sobbed as she took the oath.She told the court that her father's job afforded him "perks" such as tickets to concerts and holiday tours.The court heard how the woman's mother was a keen Gary Glitter fan, and she first attended one of the star's concerts with both her parents.She remembered it being a performance that was part of his Cabaret tour in March 1977.Jurors heard that on March 21 of that year, the youngster went backstage and was introduced to Glitter who asked her if she had enjoyed the show, and also met the singer's oldest fan.Glitter then allegedly told the girl's mother that if they attended the show late the following day, he could make more time for them.On this occasion, her mother had also shown Glitter photos of the girl's bedroom, featuring posters of the star, the court heard.Describing what happened when she went backstage the following night, the alleged victim said: "He gave us some Moet champagne - I was drinking champagne."And then my mum was talking a lot. I can't remember what she was saying. We had gold jackets and he signed his autograph on the jackets."I had a few glasses of champagne. He was just talking and then he said to my mum it was quite busy, but if we wanted to go back to the hotel with him, we could chat more."In relation to the same girl, the singer faces a further charge of unlawful intercourse with a girl aged under 13, and four counts of indecent assault.Glitter is also accused of two counts of indecent assault with regard to another fan he is said to have assaulted after inviting her to his dressing room after a concert.Jurors have already heard from one woman who claims she was under 10 years old when the glam rock star allegedly climbed into her bed and tried to rape her.Dressed in a grey overcoat, black shirt and black velvet waistcoat, and his trademark dark glasses, Glitter listened intently to proceedings with the help of lip-speak interpreters.He denies all the charges.

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Andy Coulson faces fresh charge

FORMER No. 10 spin doctor Andy Coulson will appear at the Old Bailey in June to face trial over the acquisition of royal directories while he was in charge at the News of the World.

COULSON, 46, and former NotW royal editor Clive Goodman, 57, are jointly charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office in relation to payments to police officers for the books containing palace contacts.

At a brief hearing at which neither defendant was required to attend, Justice Saunders set June 29 for the start of a three-week trial before him at the Old Bailey.There will be a further case management hearing on a date to be fixed in April.Father-of-three Coulson and Goodman deny the charges against them. They are on bail.The first charge states that between August 31, 2002 and January 31, 2003, they conspired together and with persons unknown to commit misconduct in public office.The second similar charge relates to the period between January 31 and June 3, 2005.

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Rihanna wins Topshop T-shirt legal battle

Singer Rihanna has won a legal battle with high street store Topshop over a T-shirt with her image. Source: AAP

POP star Rihanna has won a legal battle with high street store Topshop over a T-shirt with her image.

IN an important ruling on celebrity "image rights", Britain's Court of Appeal upheld a ban on the store selling a Rihanna "tank" sleeveless T-shirt without her permission.

Three appeal judges agreed with an earlier High Court ruling that marketing the fashion item without the 26-year-old singer's approval amounts to "passing off", a term used to enforce unregistered trademark rights.Topshop lawyers had urged the appeal judges - Lord Justice Richards, Lord Justice Kitchin and Lord Justice Underhill - to rule that High Court judge Justice Birss had misunderstood the law on celebrity merchandising.The three judges unanimously dismissed the Topshop appeal.In the lead judgment, Lord Justice Kitchin ruled Justice Birss "was entitled to find that the sale by Topshop of the T-shirt amounted to passing off".The judges also agreed that a substantial number of the 26-year-old pop diva's fans were likely to be led into the false belief that she had authorised the T-shirt to carry her image.Rihanna's lawyers said the image was from an unauthorised photograph taken while the star was filming a video in Northern Ireland for one of her singles in 2011 and Topshop should remain banned from exploiting it.Geoffrey Hobbs QC, appearing for Topshop, which is part of the Arcadia Group, had argued at the hearing that the court was dealing with a "decorated T-shirt" in a tradition of the merchandising of star images over the decades, including those of Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix and Prince.Hobbs submitted Rihanna was in reality using the law wrongly to claim that "only a celebrity may ever market his or her own character".Rihanna has various lucrative endorsement deals with retailers including Topshop's high-street rival River Island.Hobbs contended the public had no expectation that clothes bearing an image were authorised by people shown in that image.

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Sky UK to block porn by default

SKY is to automatically block its broadband customers from accessing pornographic websites unless they opt out in a "family friendly" move to increase online safety.

THE company has begun emailing its five million customers to tell them that its Broadband Shield feature will be automatically switched on unless they actively choose for it to be removed.

When trying to visit a website deemed unsuitable for children under the age of 13 during the day, customers will see a page reminding them to make a choice about filtering.At this point, they can accept the current setting, change their protection levels or simply turn the filter off.Once Broadband Shield is active, users cannot access a filtered site unless they choose to log in and alter their settings.The move makes Sky the first major company to automatically block customers from pornographic sites.In a blog, Sky brand director Lyssa McGowan said: "We're all aware that cyberspace can present security risks, and that the internet isn't universally suitable for children."What we're doing now is simply making sure that the automatic position of Sky Broadband Shield is the safest one for all - that's 'on', unless customers choose otherwise."We're happy to act in the interest of customer security and online safety. Knowing our customers and the internet as we do, we believe this is the right and simplest solution to a problem we all know is out there."

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Six silent signs of cancer

SIX LESS OBVIOUS SIGNS YOU MIGHT HAVE CANCER:

*LUMPS... anywhere

Everybody knows finding a lump on your breasts or testicles is a reason to head to your doctor. Don't ignore unusual lumps elsewhere on your body though - on limbs, in the armpit, groin or throat, for example. They might just be an easily treatable infection, but it's always best to get them checked by your GP.*Persistent coughLingering coughs and hoarseness can be normal if you're run down, or suffer allergies, for instance. But if your cough doesn't clear up after three weeks, best get things checked. Might just be an infection or inflammation, but it could be a symptom of lung cancer too.*Unexplained weight lossIf you've been exercising more, watching what you eat or even if you're under a lot of stress, losing weight is normal. But if you're suddenly shrinking for no apparent reason, it's a good idea to tell your doctor, just in case.*Difficulty peeingFrequent peeing is usually associated with being a warning sign of possible illness. While that's important, finding it difficult to pass urine can sometimes be a symptom of cancer too. For most men, it's probably due to a harmless growth or enlargement, but speak to your doctor so they can check for prostate cancer if necessary.*Unusual night sweatsLots of things cause night sweats - hormonal changes, menopause, infections, and even the time of year and temperature of your bedroom. But unexplained persistent night sweats should ideally be checked out by your doctor as they may be a symptom of cancer.*Slow healing soresAs a general guide, minor wounds, like sores and ulcers, should clear up within a week. If they don't, there could be a number of explanations - infections or nutritional deficiencies, for example. However, if you have a stubborn unusual sore or ulcer, particularly in the mouth/tongue, genitals or skin that's been exposed to lots of sun, get it checked.

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Final suspect nabbed for Bali villa murder

A MAN who allegedly organised the murder of an Australian businessman in Bali, and profited most from it, has been shot and arrested after months in hiding.

MARTIN Ngongo Bili was found in a cupboard in the house of a villager in Sumba, an island east of Bali, in the early hours of Tuesday, police say.

He was the last of eight suspects wanted for the murder of Robert Ellis, 60, a successful businessman whose corpse was found in a Bali rice field in October.Bali detective Pande Sugiarta says when Bili was found a chase ensued until he was finally shot in the leg after trying to fight officers with a sharp weapon."He had fled into the jungle," he said."The terrain where we chased him was very difficult, lots of cliffs."He has spent the past ... months moving from house to house, in hiding."Police allege Bili arranged the hit on Mr Ellis as ordered by his Indonesian wife Noor Ellis, "starting from the strategy, finance and recruiting the killers".He also profited the most, pocketing Rp 80 million ($7764).Police on Saturday arrested another accomplice in Sumba, Adolf Malo Rangga, by surrounding him while he was drunk.Rangga was allegedly paid Rp 15 million ($1455) for his role, which included holding Mr Ellis down while another man slit his throat in the kitchen of his Bali villa.Rangga and Bili have been transferred to Bali.The other six suspects are preparing to face trial next month for charges carrying the death penalty.They include Ms Noor, who paid Rp 150 million ($14,220) to "solve her problems", the Ellis's two maids, and the boyfriend of one of the maids.Two other men - one of them accused of slashing Mr Ellis's throat - were arrested in November, also in Sumba.They fought police with poison arrows and machetes before they were shot and arrested.

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Three in hospital after Sydney cafe crash

Three women are being treated in hospital after a car careered into a cafe in Sydney's south. Source: AAP

THREE women are being treated in hospital after a car careered into a cafe in Sydney's south.

THE accident on Tuffy Road, Sans Souci, at lunchtime on Tuesday sent customers scrambling for safety.

The crash is believed to have involved an L-plate driver whose vehicle collided with another car before one ricocheted into the cafe.Three female occupants of the cars were taken to St George Hospital with head injuries and were said to be in a stable condition.Eight other people were also treated at the scene by paramedics.The building also received minor structural damage.

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Final suspect nabbed for Bali villa murder

A MAN who allegedly organised the murder of an Australian businessman in Bali, and profited most from it, has been shot and arrested after months in hiding.

MARTIN Ngongo Bili was found in a cupboard in the house of a villager in Sumba, an island east of Bali, in the early hours of Tuesday, police say.

He was the last of eight suspects wanted for the murder of Robert Ellis, 60, a successful businessman whose corpse was found in a Bali rice field in October.Bali detective Pande Sugiarta says when Bili was found a chase ensued until he was finally shot in the leg after trying to fight officers with a sharp weapon."He had fled into the jungle," he said."The terrain where we chased him was very difficult, lots of cliffs."He has spent the past ... months moving from house to house, in hiding."Police allege Bili arranged the hit on Mr Ellis as ordered by his Indonesian wife Noor Ellis, "starting from the strategy, finance and recruiting the killers".He also profited the most, pocketing Rp 80 million ($7764).Police on Saturday arrested another accomplice in Sumba, Adolf Malo Rangga, by surrounding him while he was drunk.Rangga was allegedly paid Rp 15 million ($1455) for his role, which included holding Mr Ellis down while another man slit his throat in the kitchen of his Bali villa.Rangga and Bili have been transferred to Bali.The other six suspects are preparing to face trial next month for charges carrying the death penalty.They include Ms Noor, who paid Rp 150 million ($14,220) to "solve her problems", the Ellis's two maids, and the boyfriend of one of the maids.Two other men - one of them accused of slashing Mr Ellis's throat - were arrested in November, also in Sumba.They fought police with poison arrows and machetes before they were shot and arrested.

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Suspect caught in Aussie Bali murder case

THE final fugitive suspect in the murder of an Australian businessman in Bali has been shot and apprehended.

A MAN named Marten was captured in Sumba, an island east of Bali, early on Tuesday morning, Bali detective Pande Sugiarta says.

"He was hiding in a villager's house. He tried to fight back using a sharp weapon, so we had to shoot him in his right leg."Marten is the eighth person arrested for the murder of Robert Ellis, 60, in October.Among them are his wife of 25 years, Noor Ellis, who allegedly ordered the hit.Marten is being transferred along with Adolf Malo Rangga, 34, who was arrested in Sumba on Saturday night.The six others - Ms Noor, her two maids, one of the maid's boyfriends, and two other men - all face charges carrying the death penalty.Police allege Mr Ellis was killed in the kitchen of his Sanur villa before his body was wrapped in plastic and dumped in a ditch.Ms Noor paid Rp150 million ($A14,220) to "solve her problems" and is expected to be brought to trial next month.

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Lawyers' desperate bid to save Sukumaran

INDONESIAN lawyers for Australian man Myuran Sukumaran hope to file a judicial review of his case, potentially stalling his execution, by the end of this week.

LAWYER Todung Mulya Lubis says the appeal is being urgently prepared after Sukumaran's request for presidential clemency was rejected.

President Joko Widodo says the executions of more than 50 drug offenders on death row are needed because Indonesia faces a "drug emergency".It began on Sunday with the executions of one Indonesian and five foreigners.Mr Lubis says the death penalty is cruel and ineffective."I agree that we should punish drug traffickers heavily, but there's other alternatives to the death penalty, like jail for life without any remission," he told AAP."That's already hard for anyone."On the other hand, (the death penalty) also overlooks the fact that this narcotics crime is run systematically, it's an organised crime."Those who get punished ... they're not the masterminds of these syndicates."The lawyer said the law must also recognise that rehabilitation is achievable, as in the case of Sukumaran, and his co-ringleader Chan, whose clemency is yet to be officially rejected.Mr Lubis wouldn't comment on the appeal specifically.But the validity of the judicial review is in dispute, with the supreme and constitutional courts in Indonesia in disagreement over how many times they can be lodged.Indonesia plans to execute 20 more death row convicts this year.Mr Joko says about 50 people a day, or 18,000 Indonesians every year, die as a result of drugs.Brazil and The Netherlands recalled their ambassadors in protest at Sunday's executions, and Prime Minister Tony Abbott has not ruled out doing the same if Chan and Sukumaran are killed.

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