Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove to miss Australia Day in favour of Saudi Arabia visit

Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will be in Saudi Arabia on Monday. Photo: Rohan Thomson

Sir Peter Cosgrove will skip his first Australia Day as governor-general in favour of flying to Saudi Arabia to "convey the condolences" of Australia following the death of King Abdullah.

Sir Peter, who will land in Saudi Arabia today, is the latest in a long line of world leaders to converge on the Middle East to pay their respects to the late king, who died last week at the age of 90 after being hospitalised with pneumonia.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Sir Peter said the governor-general would "convey the condolences of the Australian government and people to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud".

Recent or expected condolence visits by US President Barack Obama, Prince Charles, UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and French President Francois Hollande underscore Saudi Arabia's political and economic growing clout, despite concerns over the country's human rights record.

Its treatment of women remains a particular concern. According to Human Rights Watch, women are banned from obtaining a passport, marrying, travelling, or accessing higher education without the approval of a male guardian, usually a husband, father, brother, or son. They are also banned from driving.

Saudi Arabia recently publicly beheaded a Burmese woman who was convicted of murdering her daughter, and sentenced blogger Raif Badawi to 1000 lashes and 10 years in prison for insulting Islam.

Australia Day is a busy day in the calendar of an Australian governor-general, a largely ceremonial role. Today was to have been Sir Peter's first Australia Day in the job since taking over from Dame Quentin Bryce in March 2014.

Sir Peter was due to attend the national flag raising and citizenship ceremony in Canberra on Monday, but has cancelled. His televised Australia Day message will proceed as planned.

He did attend Australia Day activities in Canberra on Sunday, including the ceremony where Rosie Batty was named Australian of the Year.

The governor-general is Chancellor of the Order of Australia and is charged with its administration.

Sir Peter was named Australian of the Year in 2001 as part of Australia Day celebrations.

Since his death, the late King Abdullah has been lionised by world leaders. US Secretary of State John Kerry hailed him a "man of wisdom and vision". Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he was a "key architect of Saudi Arabia's economic and political development" and "strong proponent of international interfaith dialogue".

Flags on government buildings around Australia were being flown at half-mast on Saturday to mark King Abdullah's death.

Former prime Minister Malcolm Fraser said the decision to lower the flags on all Australian government buildings "should not have happened".

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Senior Bowl Highlights & Recap

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NFL Media analysts provided a list of eight with that kind of potential: Washington DL Danny Shelton, LSU OL La'el Collins, Pittsburgh OL T.J. Clemmings, Iowa DL Carl Davis, Miami LB Denzel Perryman, Miami WR Phillip Dorsett, Utah DE Nate Orchard and Auburn WR Sammie Coates. But one, in particular, will need to solidify that status with a strong 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis next month.

"Perryman, I think is a first-round inside linebacker if he runs well at the combine," NFL Media's Mike Mayock said.

Perryman returned to action for the final practice on Thursday after missing some practice time with an abdominal injury earlier in the week, but did not play Saturday.

Here are seven other things [NFL.com] learned from Saturday's Senior Bowl:

2. Husker makes an impact. Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah entered Senior Bowl week looking to prove that he's big enough for the NFL at 198 pounds, and shed questions about ball security. He was explosive during the game with some impressive running, including a 19-yarder early in the game. As for his draft stock, NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah provided an early projection of late-second round or early third-round on the former Cornhuskers star.

3. Making an impression. There was no position deeper with talent than wide receiver in Mobile this week, even without late withdrawal Kevin White of West Virginia. But the best route-runner of the bunch, according to Jeremiah, was one less heard of: East Carolina's Justin Hardy.
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4. Progress shown. Georgia Tech guard Shaq Mason operated from the triple-option offense in college and therefore didn't exactly get much in the way of experience as a pass protector. Mayock saw significant strides during the practice week, however. "His first day of pass protection was poor as you might expect," Mayock said during the game. "But the next two days ... I think he might be a center in the NFL, but he competed his tail off on Wednesday and Thursday and I thought he 

showed everyone something. He learned quickly and adjusted on the fly."

5. Still in search of a position. Mayock's review of a few off-the-radar prospects included this remark on Norfolk State's Lynden Trail: "I don't know if he's an outside linebacker, a defensive end, or even a tight end, but I know everybody is intrigued by his size." Trail measured 6-foot-6 1/4 and 262 pounds at the Tuesday weigh-in.

6. Several players make preferred position known. One of the big things scouts were interested in this week was how various players took to certain positions they maybe didn't play in college. While nearly all of the players said they were open to lining up wherever in order to make it at the next level, a few of the players did note they would prefer one spot over another. Michigan State receiver Tony Lippett is an intriguing guy a lot of teams talked to about playing as a defensive back, but he told College Football 24/7 after the game his preference is to stick at wideout. Stanford defensive linemen Henry Anderson lined up just about everywhere during his time on the Farm but noted he was most comfortable as a 3-4 defensive end. They won't be the only ones who will get quizzed about a position change in Indianapolis, either.

7. Petty still focused on nailing fundamentals. Quarterback play during the week of the Senior Bowl was not the sharpest and that rang true on Saturday evening when the lights came on for the game. Nobody really stood out as head and shoulders above their peers. Baylor's Bryce Petty did lead the victorious North squad in passing yardage but confirmed he still missed a few timing passes that hampered the offense early on. "We had a couple of plays where the timing was off but at the end of the day, the ball was in my hands. It was still an unbelievable experience coming from Baylor to here and getting thrown into this system," he said. "It was great for me to understand concepts and protections and what it's going to be like at the next level. I had an absolute blast." The signal-caller is gunning to be at least the third player at the position taken in the draft and will head back to train with QB guru George Whitfield and dial down on his fundamentals as somebody taking snaps from under center in a pro-style offense.

8. Orchard finishes week with a bang. He didn't show up all over the box score, but Utah defensive end Nate Orchard showed up all over the field when the game action got going. The defensive MVP off of the North squad, the versatile prospect certainly made himself some money this week and was able to flash potential at both defensive end and outside linebacker. He mixed in special-teams snaps as well and might have been the player who saw the most action on the field as he ran from position-to-position to become somebody that every coach seemed to know about. Members of the Titans' coaching staff were quite high on the guy who led the FBS in sacks per game, and he rewarded them with a stellar outing on Saturday to send his draft stock soaring.
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Miami (Ohio) cornerback Quinten Rollins intercepts Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Bryan Bennett in the 3rd quarter.

Reese's Senior Bowl: Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs interception
University of Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs intercepts a pass from Southeastern Louisiana University quarterback Bryan Bennett.

Reese's Senior Bowl: University of Central Florida wide receiver Rannell Hall hauls in deep ball
Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Bryan Bennett throws a 32-yard pass to University of Central Florida wide receiver Rannell Hall, who makes an amazing catch.

Reese's Senior Bowl: Kansas State WR Tyler Lockett's great sideline catch
Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett makes a great sideline catch.

Senior Bowl: Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack's 10-yard TD receptionOregon State quarterback Sean Mannion throws a 10-yard touchdown pass to Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack.

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Senior Bowl: Delaware tight end Nick Boyle hurdles defender
University of Delaware tight end Nick Boyle goes airborne, hurdling a defender for a first down in the 2015 Reese's Senior Bowl.

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The Interview' is on Netflix streaming

As promised, the movie Kim Jong Un preferred you didn't see is now available if you have a Netflix subscription (and an account in US or Canada). Whether or not watchingThe Interview is a good idea is still a matter of taste/importance, but at this point it reallycouldn't get any easier (at least until it comes to Sony's Crackle service for free ad-supported streaming at some point in the future.) Oh, and if you're looking to get Amazon Prime for $72 ($27 off the regular price, good for new or existing customers who send it to themselves as a "gift" today only) and/or watch Transparent for free, you can do that right now too. Have a great weekend!

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Mandy Moore, Ryan Adams split

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Apparently, this was a busy week for Hollywood divorce lawyers and publicists.

Singer Ryan Adams, 40, has filed for divorce against fellow musician and actress Mandy Moore, 30,People reports. The news comes less than a day after Patrick Dempsey's divorce plans were announced.

"Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams have mutually decided to end their marriage," her publicist wrote in a statement. "It is a respectful, amicable parting of ways and both Mandy and Ryan are asking for media to respect their privacy at this time."

The couple quietly tied the knot in 2009 just a month after announcing their engagement.

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Girl And Boy Kissing Scandal In Car

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A ‘C’è posta per te’ Alex Gadea realizza il sogno di una nonna

L’attore de ‘Il Segreto’ è stato uno dei superospiti dell’esordio della nuova stagione del programma di Maria De Filippi

Puntata di bellissimi quella d’esordio della nuova edizione di C’è posta per te. Dopo l’apertura con Marco Bocci tocca infatti ad Alex Gadea, l’interprete di Tristan nella soap Il Segreto. Il pubblico dello studio di Maria De Filippi lo accoglie urlando in coro il nome del suo personaggio.

A chiamare Gadea in trasmissione è Ersilia, grande fan de Il Segreto. Lui è il regalo di Ersilia per la nonna che insieme al nonno Giuseppe è stata per lei la vera idea di famiglia, visto che i genitori erano separati. La nonna si chiama anch’essa Ersilia e sta attraverando un difficile momento per la morte del marito dopo 52 anni di matrimonio. Scomparsa della quale Ersilia si sente in qualche modo responsabile perché è avvenuta dopo una coronografia per la quale lei aveva tanto insistito scegliendo anche la clinica. Da quel momento guardare Il Segreto è uno dei momenti di maggior conforto per la nonna.

Gadea si sposta tra il pubblico, si apre la busta e parte inevitabile la commozione di nonna e nipote. Ersilia ricorda alla nonna la loro vita a tre con anche il nonno fino alla morte di quest’ultimo: “Ti voglio un mondo di bene, anche se non te lo dico mai, io ci sarò sempre per te”.

La De Filippi legge una lettera di Ersilia che ricorda come la nonna fosse il suo idolo, la sua prima amica e quella a cui assomigliava davvero più che alla madre o al padre. Parte “Tu sì ‘na cosa grande” e lo studio viene scenograficamente invaso da quel mare davanti al quale la signora Ersilia e il marito si erano conosciuti dando vita a una amore che è “un tesoro raro”.

Si scivola tra ricordi toccanti, dai profumi della cucina all’atmosfera protetta di quella casa dove Ersilia aveva deciso di vivere a 16 anni quando i genitori si erano separati. Un idillio terminato con la morte del nonno, legata a un destino del quale la nipote si sente complice.

È il momento del regalo per far tornare nonna Ersilia quella che era. Prima tra il pubblico appaiono altri due dei nipoti che la ringraziano. Poi standing ovation ed è il momento clou: la nonna chiude gli occhi e davanti a lei si materializza Alex Gadea, in mezzo agli altri spettatori che indossano tutti una maschera con la sua faccia. La signora alla fine trova quello vero e l’attore la raggiunge sul divanetto.

Gadea le dice che ascoltando la nipote ha capito perché la ammiri così tanto e che anche per lui è un esempio. Parla della sua storia d’amore con Giuseppe, così profonda come quelle rappresentate in tv da Il Segreto. Rivela infine come anche nella sua vita i nonni siano stati molto importanti.

Appare un grande pacco contenente uno stereo: “È un regalo – le dice Gadea – ma a una condizione. Tu devi tornare ad ascoltare musica, cantare e divertirti come facevi con Giuseppe”. Ma i doni non sono finiti: Gadea dà infatti ad Ersilia anche una copia del libro con cui Tristan ne Il Segreto insegna a Pepa a leggere e due biglietti aerei: “Perché è in spagnolo. Perciò dovresti venire a Madrid, imparare la lingua e leggere il libro insieme ai tuoi nipoti”.

La busta viene tolta e nipote e nonna si abbracciano sotto l’occhio un po’ lucido di Gadea.

L’attore de ‘Il Segreto’ è stato uno dei superospiti dell’esordio della nuova stagione del programma di Maria De Filippi

Puntata di bellissimi quella d’esordio della nuova edizione di C’è posta per te. Dopo l’apertura con Marco Bocci tocca infatti ad Alex Gadea, l’interprete di Tristan nella soap Il Segreto. Il pubblico dello studio di Maria De Filippi lo accoglie urlando in coro il nome del suo personaggio.

A chiamare Gadea in trasmissione è Ersilia, grande fan de Il Segreto. Lui è il regalo di Ersilia per la nonna che insieme al nonno Giuseppe è stata per lei la vera idea di famiglia, visto che i genitori erano separati. La nonna si chiama anch’essa Ersilia e sta attraverando un difficile momento per la morte del marito dopo 52 anni di matrimonio. Scomparsa della quale Ersilia si sente in qualche modo responsabile perché è avvenuta dopo una coronografia per la quale lei aveva tanto insistito scegliendo anche la clinica. Da quel momento guardare Il Segreto è uno dei momenti di maggior conforto per la nonna.

Gadea si sposta tra il pubblico, si apre la busta e parte inevitabile la commozione di nonna e nipote. Ersilia ricorda alla nonna la loro vita a tre con anche il nonno fino alla morte di quest’ultimo: “Ti voglio un mondo di bene, anche se non te lo dico mai, io ci sarò sempre per te”.

La De Filippi legge una lettera di Ersilia che ricorda come la nonna fosse il suo idolo, la sua prima amica e quella a cui assomigliava davvero più che alla madre o al padre. Parte “Tu sì ‘na cosa grande” e lo studio viene scenograficamente invaso da quel mare davanti al quale la signora Ersilia e il marito si erano conosciuti dando vita a una amore che è “un tesoro raro”.

Si scivola tra ricordi toccanti, dai profumi della cucina all’atmosfera protetta di quella casa dove Ersilia aveva deciso di vivere a 16 anni quando i genitori si erano separati. Un idillio terminato con la morte del nonno, legata a un destino del quale la nipote si sente complice.

È il momento del regalo per far tornare nonna Ersilia quella che era. Prima tra il pubblico appaiono altri due dei nipoti che la ringraziano. Poi standing ovation ed è il momento clou: la nonna chiude gli occhi e davanti a lei si materializza Alex Gadea, in mezzo agli altri spettatori che indossano tutti una maschera con la sua faccia. La signora alla fine trova quello vero e l’attore la raggiunge sul divanetto.

Gadea le dice che ascoltando la nipote ha capito perché la ammiri così tanto e che anche per lui è un esempio. Parla della sua storia d’amore con Giuseppe, così profonda come quelle rappresentate in tv da Il Segreto. Rivela infine come anche nella sua vita i nonni siano stati molto importanti.

Appare un grande pacco contenente uno stereo: “È un regalo – le dice Gadea – ma a una condizione. Tu devi tornare ad ascoltare musica, cantare e divertirti come facevi con Giuseppe”. Ma i doni non sono finiti: Gadea dà infatti ad Ersilia anche una copia del libro con cui Tristan ne Il Segreto insegna a Pepa a leggere e due biglietti aerei: “Perché è in spagnolo. Perciò dovresti venire a Madrid, imparare la lingua e leggere il libro insieme ai tuoi nipoti”.

La busta viene tolta e nipote e nonna si abbracciano sotto l’occhio un po’ lucido di Gadea.

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