CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: September 2019

Monday, 30 September 2019

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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Man uses truck to save tourists from charging elk

An Estes Park, Colorado, city employee is being hailed as a hero after he used his pickup truck to protect a group of tourists from a charging bull elk.

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Judge doubles over in disbelief after DA defies gag order

Judge Tammy Kemp doubled over in disappointment after learning the Dallas Co. DA gave a TV interview about the Amber Guyger murder trial despite a gag order.

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She was photographing surfers, but then something else caught her lens

A photographer captured the moment a man in distress was rescued from the ocean in North Carolina. CNN affiliate WTKR reports.

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Mourning Sandeep Dhaliwal, the pioneering Sikh sheriff's deputy killed in Texas

A member of my family was brutally slain in Texas on Friday afternoon. We weren't blood relatives. We had never actually met. But he remains as much a family member to me as does anyone who has sworn the law enforcement oath to protect and serve.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Be More Chill: The word-of-mouth hit musical now heading to London

Be More Chill was kept alive thanks to the cult following its soundtrack built up on streaming.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

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Markets Live: ASX set to fall following weak lead from Wall Street

Concerns about potential restrictions on US investment in China have ASX futures pointing lower.

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Import gallopers look to capitalise in post-Winx era

With outsiders winning Melbourne's top races so far this spring the Euro imports are excited about their prospects in a post-Winx era.

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My son was saved from his grief by a small black kitten

When a child loses a sibling, there are no labels. But when my son had to deal with the death of his brother, hope came in the form of a kitten called Cleo.

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Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire.

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Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest

A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames.

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Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

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Markets Live: ASX set to fall following weak lead from Wall Street

Concerns about potential restrictions on US investment in China have ASX futures pointing lower.

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Import gallopers look to capitalise in post-Winx era

With outsiders winning Melbourne's top races so far this spring the Euro imports are excited about their prospects in a post-Winx era.

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Gregg Jarrett: Ukraine is just the latest ploy in 'witch hunt' to drive Trump from White House

It is ludicrous to argue that President Trump’s telephone conversation with Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is an impeachable offense.

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Markets Live: ASX set to fall following weak lead from Wall Street

Concerns about potential restrictions on US investment in China have ASX futures pointing lower.

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Import gallopers look to capitalise in post-Winx era

With outsiders winning Melbourne's top races so far this spring the Euro imports are excited about their prospects in a post-Winx era.

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Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

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Private schools say abolition would be vote-loser

Independent-school leaders hit back at Labour's plans to ban fee-paying schools.

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Sunday, 29 September 2019

Trump's past phone-call memos also concealed, says ex-official

The White House severely restricted distribution of memos detailing Trump's calls with foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, a former official says.

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Tales from the Tokyo subway - Rugby World Cup Daily Podcast

With Japan upsetting Ireland, Tom and Georgina take a look at how things are shaping up in the other pools.

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'No joke': Yeovil ball boys sent off, leaving referee to do their job

Yeovil Town's ball boys were all sent off in the closing minutes of Saturday's 3-1 lower-league win over Bromley, leaving the referee to retrieve the ball himself.

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Tales from the Tokyo subway - Rugby World Cup Daily Podcast

With Japan upsetting Ireland, Tom and Georgina take a look at how things are shaping up in the other pools.

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'No joke': Yeovil ball boys sent off, leaving referee to do their job

Tales from the Tokyo subway - Rugby World Cup Daily Podcast

With Japan upsetting Ireland, Tom and Georgina take a look at how things are shaping up in the other pools.

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'No joke': Yeovil ball boys sent off, leaving referee to do their job

Missing woman prompts Goldfields search with locals urged to check CCTV

Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of missing 48-year-old woman Angela Robertson, who was last seen in the Kalgoorlie area.

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Chad Pergram: Reds announcer Marty Brennaman – my lifelong connection to baseball – retires after 46 years

For 46 seasons, Marty Brennaman has been the voice of the Cincinnati Reds. His first year in the booth was the first year I was old enough to remotely pay attention to baseball.

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Missing woman prompts Goldfields search with locals urged to check CCTV

WA's cricket boom allows for $2.1 million Lilac Hill Park upgrade

Lilac Hill Park will undergo a revitalisation to accommodate the women's cricket participation in WA, which has grown by 202 per cent in three years.

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Missing woman prompts Goldfields search with locals urged to check CCTV

WA's cricket boom allows for $2.1 million Lilac Hill Park upgrade

Stabbing spree at Maryland shopping mall injures 5, police kill suspect

Police said five people were stabbed at an outdoor shopping mall in Maryland Saturday before authorities shot and killed the suspect.

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Brave Blossoms fever: Japan boilover grips imagination of Tokyo

Japan's win against Ireland prompted an outpouring of pride from the locals and in at least one newsroom.

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Police bitten, headbutted after dozens ejected from the AFL grand final

More than 40 people were ejected from the MCG on Saturday, with one person headbutting a female police offierds

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Bowing on the streets: Japan boilover grips imagination of Tokyo

Japan's win against Ireland prompted an outpouring of pride from the locals and in at least one newsroom.

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Police bitten, headbutted after dozens ejected from the AFL grand final

More than 40 people were ejected from the MCG on Saturday, with one person headbutting a female police offierds

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Haiti Gripped by Violent Protests Amid Calls for President’s Ouster

Streets, schools and banks were closed throughout the country, bringing the economy to a standstill. “President Jovenel Moise is not doing anything for us, just killing us,” said a protester.

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Montana Hunkers Down as Snow Piles Up by the Foot. In September.

Forget fall. Montana is skipping straight to winter, as a weekend storm has begun to bury much of the state under feet of snow.

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Bowing on the streets: Japan boilover grips imagination of Tokyo

Japan's win against Ireland prompted an outpouring of pride from the locals and in at least one newsroom.

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Police bitten, headbutted after dozens ejected from the AFL grand final

More than 40 people were ejected from the MCG on Saturday, with one person headbutting a female police offierds

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Saturday, 28 September 2019

Photos of the week, September 26, 2019

A week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers.

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Barty plays down injury concern

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty has played down concerns about a calf injury she sustained during her semi-final defeat at the Wuhan Open.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

The US secretary of state is ordered to turn over all related documents within a week.

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Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikes

The demonstrations come after environmental activist Greta Thunberg called for students to strike.

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At Fox News, Trump Impeachment Inquiry Brings On-Air Sniping

As Tucker Carlson and Shepard Smith go public with a feud over President Trump’s latest troubles, Sean Hannity rides high in the ratings.

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Opals beat Taiwan to reach Asia Cup semis

Australia have set up a FIBA Women's Asia Cup semi-final clash with Japan after beating Taiwan.

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Ari Fleischer: Dem drive to impeach Trump over Ukraine call is hysterical, hyperbolic and hypocritical

Trump was wrong discuss Joe Biden and his son with the president of Ukraine. But he doesn't deserve to be impeached.

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Opals beat Taiwan to reach Asia Cup semis

Australia have set up a FIBA Women's Asia Cup semi-final clash with Japan after beating Taiwan.

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Opals beat Taiwan to reach Asia Cup semis

Australia have set up a FIBA Women's Asia Cup semi-final clash with Japan after beating Taiwan.

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Hong Kong protesters furious over notorious detention facility

Hong Kong authorities have moved to close San Uk Ling prison. That hasn't stopped allegations of the abuse of protesters at the centre.

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Hong Kong protesters furious over notorious detention facility

GoodRx co-CEO explains how its new service helps patients access medical care for just $20

"We wanted to just have an easy solution that anyone could use to get quick care of the most pressing things that affect millions and millions of Americans," GoodRx co-CEO Doug Hirsch says.

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Hong Kong protesters furious over notorious detention facility

Men rescued by cruise ship off New Caledonia arrive in Brisbane

P&O's Pacific Dawn came to the aid of three sailors who abandoned their sinking yacht off the coast of New Caledonia this week.

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Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and accurate'

Pro-life group Live Action slammed Facebook's fact-checking system after an investigation into fact-checker Science Feedback found its conclusions to be fair and accurate.

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Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed

A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied bond to a man whose alleged plot to murder his wife earlier this month went awry when he was shot and paralyzed.

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Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail

The Democratic candidate is entering a critical new phase of the race, with the president facing impeachment and a spotlight on the Biden family.

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Men rescued by cruise ship off New Caledonia arrive in Brisbane

P&O's Pacific Dawn came to the aid of three sailors who abandoned their sinking yacht off the coast of New Caledonia this week.

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Men rescued by cruise ship off New Caledonia arrive in Brisbane

P&O's Pacific Dawn came to the aid of three sailors who abandoned their sinking yacht off the coast of New Caledonia this week.

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Greg Gutfeld to Trump critics: Rather have 'Donny Corleone than Donny Osmond' negotiating

"The Five" co-host Greg Gutfeld made a positive out of a negative Friday, saying Democrats who compare President Trump to a Mafia boss are actually complimenting him.

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Christie Brinkley calls out 'haters' who think she faked her 'DWTS' injury

Christie Brinkley is setting the record straight.

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CNN shames GOP senators who 'need more info' on Trump-Ukraine controversy

CNN's has repeatedly singled out Republican senators who tell the liberal news network that they "need more info" about the newly-launched impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

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Looming Presence in Drug Conspiracy Case: Honduras’s President

President Juan Orlando Hernández, who won’t be at his brother’s U.S. trial, has been accused of using trafficking to “help assert power and control in Honduras.”

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Friday, 27 September 2019

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

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Gallery: PM Scott Morrison in the US

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the United States.

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Best of cartoons September 27, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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28 injured, one critical, in NSW bus crash

A 65-year-old woman is in a critical condition and a 14-year-old boy in a serious condition.

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So Frenchy!

Channel your inner Brigitte and go back to the French Riviera of the 1960s – convertible sports car optional, gingham, broderie, capri pants and peasant skirts compulsory.

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LIVE: All the latest market news

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Inside the Hong Kong event too controversial for Chinese state TV

Demonstrators prevented Carrie Lam from leaving the public dialogue event, which she hosted to show she was listening to Hong Kong citizens, until four hours after it ended.

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Active-duty military suicides spike to record high, Pentagon report says

Suicide rates among active-duty U.S. service members reached a record high in 2018, according to a Defense Department report released Thursday.

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Kellyanne Conway blasts Ukraine call 'leaker': 'I hope you're watching'

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway tore into the unnamed "leaker" who witnessed the transcript of President Trump's phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Best of cartoons September 27, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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28 injured, one critical, in NSW bus crash

A 65-year-old woman is in a critical condition and a 14-year-old boy in a serious condition.

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So Frenchy!

Best of cartoons September 27, 2019

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28 injured, one critical, in NSW bus crash

A 65-year-old woman is in a critical condition and a 14-year-old boy in a serious condition.

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So Frenchy!

Pompeo accuses Syria of using chemical weapons in May attack

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaking on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, said that the United States has concluded that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in an attack earlier this year.

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Jack Hatton, US judo team member and Olympic hopeful, dead at 24

USA Judo national team member and Olympic hopeful Jack Hatton died just four days after his 24th birthday, the sports organization announced Wednesday.

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Quiz of the week: Fleabag's Emmy success and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

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Thursday, 26 September 2019

Abortion decriminalised in NSW after bill passes last hurdle

Abortion will be removed from the state's Crimes Act after the contentious bill passed its final hurdle.

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Sennheiser Momentum 3 offers richer sound at a higher price

Packed with technology and premium materials, the new Sennheiser's don't have the best noise cancelling but they sure sound good.

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Lights, but no action with Philips' new Hue Play

Hue Play backlights your screen in colours that match the content you're watching. Or, at least, they're supposed to.

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Gears takes over as premiere Xbox series with gruesome, grounded sequel

With a brilliant new story, expanded gameplay, awesome multiplayer and the same satisfyingly violent core, Gears 5 sets the bar for Xbox exclusives.

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LIVE: All the latest market news

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Van Egmond inks deal with Melbourne City for upcoming W-League season

Matildas stalwart Emily Van Egmond has signed a deal to play for Melbourne City in next season's W-League.

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Celtic boss Lennon sings Rogic's praises on injury return

Celtic boss Neil Lennon was gushing in his praise of Tom Rogic who marked his return from injury with a sparkling performance.

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White Girls, 10 and 11, Accused in Hate Crime After Assault on Black Classmate

The mother of the alleged victim told the police that the girls who attacked her daughter on a school bus used racial slurs.

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Lights, but no action with Philips' new Hue Play

Hue Play backlights your screen in colours that match the content you're watching. Or, at least, they're supposed to.

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Gears takes over as premiere Xbox series with gruesome, grounded sequel

LIVE: All the latest market news

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Van Egmond inks deal with Melbourne City for upcoming W-League season

Matildas stalwart Emily Van Egmond has signed a deal to play for Melbourne City in next season's W-League.

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Celtic boss Lennon sings Rogic's praises on injury return

Celtic boss Neil Lennon was gushing in his praise of Tom Rogic who marked his return from injury with a sparkling performance.

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'The Five' debates Trump-Ukraine phone call controversy, Joe Biden's attachment to the scandal

The latest allegations of corruption leveled against President Trump over his phone call with the president of Ukraine and the Democratic Party's push for impeachment ignited a spirited debate Wednesday on "The Five."

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Man convicted of hate crime for confronting woman in Puerto Rico T-shirt

A suburban Chicago man who was captured on video berating a woman wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rican on it was convicted of a hate crime Wednesday.

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Ex-McCain, Romney adviser tells MSNBC '30 GOP senators' would impeach Trump in secret ballot

A longtime GOP political consultant made a stunning claim on Wednesday that "30" Republican senators would vote to impeach Trump if there was a secret ballot.

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MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough falls for 'Daily Show' parody of Trump-Ukraine call transcript

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough appeared to be fooled Wednesday by a parody transcript of a July phone conversation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Van Egmond inks deal with Melbourne City for upcoming W-League season

Matildas stalwart Emily Van Egmond has signed a deal to play for Melbourne City in next season's W-League.

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Celtic boss Lennon sings Rogic's praises on injury return

Celtic boss Neil Lennon was gushing in his praise of Tom Rogic who marked his return from injury with a sparkling performance.

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Nancy Pelosi Is Sending a Message

Lots of them, in fact.

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Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Placebo struggles to deliver full effect

There's no doubt Lucy Fox has a juicy story to tell, but she seems to be out of her comfort zone in this solo show.

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Conservative MPs reach an 'agreement' over abortion bill

Conservative MPs say they have reached an "agreement" over the abortion bill.

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UN human rights body urged to investigate organ harvesting in China

An independent panel concluded in June that China's harvesting of Falun Gong members' organs amounts to crimes against humanity.

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NSW dad who underfed daughter faces jail

A dumped Sydney's father's failure to properly care for his severely disabled daughter after her mother abandoned them could see him jailed.

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Placebo struggles to deliver full effect

There's no doubt Lucy Fox has a juicy story to tell, but she seems to be out of her comfort zone in this solo show.

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Conservative MPs reach an 'agreement' over abortion bill

Conservative MPs say they have reached an "agreement" over the abortion bill.

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UN human rights body urged to investigate organ harvesting in China

An independent panel concluded in June that China's harvesting of Falun Gong members' organs amounts to crimes against humanity.

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Conservative MPs reach an 'agreement' over abortion bill

Conservative MPs say they have reached an "agreement" over the abortion bill.

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UN human rights body urged to investigate organ harvesting in China

An independent panel concluded in June that China's harvesting of Falun Gong members' organs amounts to crimes against humanity.

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Soon, Army may open parts of Siachen glacier to civilians

Mooted by army chief, General Bipin Rawat, the proposal to give civilians access to the glacier is at an initial stage but is being considered seriously, one of the officers cited above said on condition of anonymity.

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Karl Rove: Impeachment will hurt Biden and Democrats

Former White House senior advisor Karl Rove criticized Democrats Tuesday for pursuing impeachment, saying it'll only hurt them.

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'We will make it up to you': Liberals 'pinnacle' fundraiser delayed

The event, hosted by Assistant Multicultural Affairs Minister Jason Wood, was to feature none other than embattled Liberal MP Gladys Liu as the night’s auctioneer.

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'We will make it up to you': Liberals 'pinnacle' fundraiser delayed

All I See Is You

All I See Is You, a minimally designed two-hander, lends tight focus to vigorous, poignant performances.

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Impeachment gamble is no safe bet for master of numbers Pelosi

If the Democrats botch impeachment they risk handing Donald Trump another presidential term. But experienced politician Nancy Pelosi would know that.

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Latrell Mitchell no longer the only centre of Roosters' danger

Mitchell's football has long commanded the spotlight but Joseph Manu has come to life on the right.

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All I See Is You

All I See Is You, a minimally designed two-hander, lends tight focus to vigorous, poignant performances.

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Impeachment gamble is no safe bet for master of numbers Pelosi

Latrell Mitchell no longer the only centre of Roosters' danger

Mitchell's football has long commanded the spotlight but Joseph Manu has come to life on the right.

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Paul McCartney Still Dreams About Late John Lennon

The Beatles legend Paul McCartney says he often has band dreams and a lot of those dreams are about John Lennon.

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Salman Khan Threatened by Student Union on Social Media

The police have initiated investigation after the post went viral on social media.

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'Global Goalkeeper' award for PM Modi for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred the "Global Goalkeeper" award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched by his government. Accepting the award, Modi said he shared the honour with crores of Indians who had contributed to the success of the cleanliness mission.

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Tuesday, 24 September 2019

PayPal Australia ordered to do audit by financial crime watchdog

PayPal Australia must appoint an external auditor to examine "ongoing concerns" over its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws, says Austrac.

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After protests, Greta Thunberg files UN complaint against Germany, France, Brazil,...

The complaint, filed by the 16-year-old Swedish activist and 15 other petitioners from 12 different countries and aged between eight and 17, accused the five countries of violating children’s rights by failing to take adequate and timely action against climate change.

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India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli reprimanded by ICC for inappropriate physical...

The incident on Sunday took place in the 5th over of India’s innings, when Kohli hit bowler Hendricks’ shoulder while taking a run.

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Rep. Al Green warns Dems: 'The public is going to turn on us' if we don't impeach Trump

Democratic Rep. Al Green had a dire warning for his Democratic colleagues on Monday, suggesting that they will suffer the consequences at the ballot box if they don't impeach President Trump.

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PayPal Australia ordered to do audit by financial crime watchdog

Instead of ‘No Collusion!’ Trump Now Seems to Be Saying, So What if I Did?

President Trump’s appeal to a foreign power for dirt on former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is an astonishing breach of the norms governing the American presidency.

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Climate change: Scientists to report on ocean 'emergency' caused by warming

Researchers from around the world meet to finalise a study on the impact of warming on oceans and icy regions.

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M15 ignored Cold War spy tip-off over 'jealous wife' fears

Newly-released files show intelligence service wrongly dismissed alert over "Portland Spy Ring" agent.

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Uber: Will it get its London licence back?

The firm lost its licence in 2017 over public safety issues and a temporary extension is running out.

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After protests, Greta Thunberg files UN complaint against Germany, France, Brazil,...

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli reprimanded by ICC for inappropriate physical...

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Ex-teammate says Greene 'would do anything to win'

Norm Smith medallist Steve Johnson is expecting friend and former teammate Toby Greene to shine in Saturday’s grand final, declaring that the roguish forward “would do anything to win”.

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Ineptitude and apathy: The stupid decisions that killed Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook might have survived if not for mismanagement by its executives.

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Ex-teammate says Greene 'would do anything to win'

Ineptitude and apathy: The stupid decisions that killed Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook might have survived if not for mismanagement by its executives.

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Billy Porter talks toughest ‘Pose’ acting scenes, and praises Jonathan Van Ness for HIV disclosure

Billy Porter certainly had himself a night on Sunday while making Emmy history.

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Can Someone Be Fired for Being Gay? The Supreme Court Will Decide

Gerald Bostock said he lost his job after joining a gay softball league. The justices will decide whether a landmark civil rights law protects him.

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The Growing Threat to Journalism Around the World

In many countries, journalists are being targeted because of the role they play in ensuring a free and informed society.

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Leonardo DiCaprio lends support to Cauvery, says Indian rivers severely damaged,...

“India’s rivers are severely endangered with many of its smaller rivers vanishing. Join Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation in their fight to preserve the Cauvery river,” the ‘Titanic’ star said in a message on his Facebook page recently.

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Ex-teammate says Greene 'would do anything to win'

Ineptitude and apathy: The stupid decisions that killed Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook might have survived if not for mismanagement by its executives.

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Monday, 23 September 2019

The latest illustrations from artist Judy Horacek

The Age's Judy Horacek says "My life has been a quest to find new and better places to stick cartoons". Accordingly, her cartoons can be found in newspapers and magazines, online, on aprons and teatowels, on mugs, on fridge magnets and cards, and as limited edition prints. Her cartoons have been described as whimsical and quirky. As she says, "I take every day situations and make them strange"

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The latest illustrations from artist Judy Horacek

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Nobel Peace Prize laureates weigh in on Trump's chance of winning

The Nobel Prize Committee is just weeks away from announcing its 2019 recipient, months after it surfaced that President Trump was nominated by multiple people for the esteemed prize.

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Best of cartoons September 23, 2019

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Don’t Mess With Modi in Texas

Trump joins Modi as the Indian prime minister defends the takeover of Kashmir and casts scorn on Pakistan.

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President Trump, Just the Facts

The man in 40 sentences.

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We’re Ignoring the Biggest Cause of the Measles Crisis

It’s not anti-vaxxers. It’s parents who create their own vaccine schedules.

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The Democrats Don’t Have the Suburbs Sewn Up Yet

To build a national majority, the party has to win the areas around smaller cities, which have resisted the blue wave.

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Can the Happy Club help save Jaywick Sands?

One man hopes the fortunes of the dilapidated seaside village featured in a US political poster can still be turned around.

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The Rwandan radio show which brought children back from the dead

How the BBC helped to find thousands of children who got lost during the Rwandan genocide.

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The young brothers who signed up Andy Murray

How the UK's leading tennis star is helping Tom and Phil Beahon grow their sportswear brand.

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Five theories for the record-low US abortion rate

Abortion rates fall to their lowest level since the procedure was legalised. Here are five theories.

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Gavin Extence: Sheffield author on his Syrian refugee novel

Gavin Extence's fourth book The End of Time follows two Syrian teenagers on their journey to the UK.

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Best of cartoons September 22, 2019

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Best of cartoons September 21, 2019

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Best of cartoons September 22, 2019

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Best of cartoons September 21, 2019

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Gwendoline Christie's Emmys dress gets her compared to Jesus

Gwendoline Christie arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in a medieval-themed dress.

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Best of cartoons September 22, 2019

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Best of cartoons September 21, 2019

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Sunday, 22 September 2019

'Cancer treatment broke my heart, but I've survived'

Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery.

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Investment group to restore abandoned Queensland tropical island resort

A part of Dunk Island has been sold with hopes it could turn into a tourism hotspot once more.

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Brawl mars nail biting preliminary final

An ugly brawl between fans, police and security guards erupted during Saturday night's preliminary final between Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney.

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Investment group to restore abandoned Queensland tropical island resort

A part of Dunk Island has been sold with hopes it could turn into a tourism hotspot once more.

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Brawl mars nail biting preliminary final

Man critical, two more injured after Sydney city stabbings

A man will face court today after police found a 40-year-old man in a Pyrmont park with a stab wound to his neck.

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Investment group to restore abandoned Queensland tropical island resort

A part of Dunk Island has been sold with hopes it could turn into a tourism hotspot once more.

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Brawl mars nail biting preliminary final

Andrew Fisher: Jeremy Corbyn's senior aide to quit

Andrew Fisher, Labour's head of policy, will leave his post by the end of the year.

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Man critical, two more injured after Sydney city stabbings

A man will face court today after police found a 40-year-old man in a Pyrmont park with a stab wound to his neck.

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Photos show planes 'seconds from crash' at Sibson

The near miss between two planes was avoided by the "narrowest margin", investigators say.

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Celery Juice: The big problem with a viral Instagram 'cure'

A health influencer claims it helps to cure chronic illnesses. Doctors are far from convinced.

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The Scottish model whose career took off at 60

Gillean McLeod only had her first professional photos taken when she was in her early 50s.

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Man critical, two more injured after Sydney city stabbings

A man will face court today after police found a 40-year-old man in a Pyrmont park with a stab wound to his neck.

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Ukraine's comedian-turned-politician walks a fine line with America's reality-TV President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not have an easy job. Ukraine is one of the poorest places in Europe, his country faces a steady outflow of capital and a proxy war with Russian-backed insurgents has settled into a bloody stalemate.

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Mixing Politics and Piety, a Conservative Priest Seeks to Shape Poland’s Future

The Rev. Tadeusz Rydzyk has delivered millions of votes for Poland’s governing right-wing Law and Justice party, which in turn has helped him build a business empire.

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'Don’t stuff up': Keeffe’s clear mindset in chaotic final term

Greater Western Sydney journeyman Lachie Keeffe kept it simple during the frantic final quarter against Collingwood on Saturday.

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All Blacks and Springboks unveil tactics that could win the World Cup

The two Southern hemisphere foes set the benchmark for what promises to be dazzling tournament, writes former Lion and Scotland international Sir Ian McGeechan.

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This Day in History: Sept. 21

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'Don’t stuff up': Keeffe’s clear mindset in chaotic final term

Greater Western Sydney journeyman Lachie Keeffe kept it simple during the frantic final quarter against Collingwood on Saturday.

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All Blacks and Springboks unveil tactics that could win the World Cup

'Don’t stuff up': Keeffe’s clear mindset in chaotic final term

Greater Western Sydney journeyman Lachie Keeffe kept it simple during the frantic final quarter against Collingwood on Saturday.

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All Blacks and Springboks unveil tactics that could win the World Cup

Saturday, 21 September 2019

15 degree drop: Typical Melbourne weather blows hot and cold

Pull the doona back up off the floor because Saturday's overnight low is expected to drop to just seven degrees.

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13 Marines charged in human smuggling case

Thirteen Marines have been formally charged for involvement in smuggling undocumented immigrants into the U.S., the Marine Corps announced Friday.

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15 degree drop: Typical Melbourne weather blows hot and cold

Pull the doona back up off the floor because Saturday's overnight low is expected to drop to just seven degrees.

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Louis Theroux: 'I needed to give more of myself away'

The documentary maker opens up about his anxiety, feeling "freakish" and emotional commitment.

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Discussing pansexuality and non-binary gender identity

20-year-old Robin talks to their mother about coming out as non-binary and changing their name.

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How one runner started a group for women of colour

Matilda decided to start the Fly Girl Collective after realising she was in the minority at races.

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China develops handheld sonic weapon for crowd control: report

China has developed the world's first portable sonic gun to control riots, the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced.

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The Bygone Baggage of Joe Biden

The politics that created the conditions for Trump cannot be the politics that defeat him.

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Israel’s Democracy Is Doing Just Fine

In an age of demagogues, Israelis showed that demagogy doesn’t work.

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2020 Democrats Gather for L.G.B.T. Forum

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will speak at the forum hosted by Glaad in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tonight at 8 p.m.

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Cherries climb to third after first ever victory at Southampton

Bournemouth have joined Manchester City and sit in a lofty third place on the Premier League table after their impressive victory over the Saints.

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No hope of contacting Chandrayaan-2's Vikram lander, says experts

Vikram is not designed to withstand temperatures of -180 degrees C and the electronics onboard will become unviable after the lunar night, equivalent to fourteen days on Earth. It will also run out of charge if the solar panels were not deployed after the ‘hard-landing’.

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Cherries climb to third after first ever victory at Southampton

Court denies Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten's bid for release

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten's latest bid for freedom was denied by a California appeals court Friday.

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House Minority Leader McCarthy defends Trump in wake of Ukraine report: 'More facts' are needed

House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy defended President Trump Friday from a new report that alleges he asked the president of Ukraine numerous times in a single phone call to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden’s son.

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Hampshire angler Marina Gibson highlights prejudice in fishing

Marina Gibson uses social media to challenge prejudice and encourage more people to take up angling.

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Cherries climb to third after first ever victory at Southampton

‘3rd Budget’ in 8 months: Govt cuts corporate tax to historic low

The govt on Friday announced a Rs 1.45 lakh crore fiscal stimulus that includes slashing corporate tax to 22% from 29.5% for companies that do not seek exemptions, 15% for new manufacturing start-ups as well a cut down on MAT (minimum alternate tax). The govt has opted to promulgate an ordinance to usher in amendments to the Income Tax Act & Finance Act.

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The photographer capturing mankind's impact on planet Earth

Photographer Edward Burtynsky explains his 40-year quest for striking images of our impact on the planet.

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What do you know about saving energy at home? Take our quiz

Do you know the most efficient ways to heat and insulate your home? Take our quiz to find out.

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New images show Mars as you've never seen it before

One of the latest images of Mars looks more like cookies and cream than it does the so-called Red Planet.

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Giuliani Revels in Another Cable Dust-up Defending Trump

Mr. Giuliani’s unconstrained television appearances have long raised concerns with the rest of Mr. Trump’s legal team, as well as White House officials.

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Climate strike: What US children are sacrificing for the cause

Young people want politicians to act but they aren't leaving it to them. Here's what they're giving up.

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Friday, 20 September 2019

Back to the future

Take a playful look in the rear-view mirror this season as the catwalk goes back to the future, influenced by some of yesteryear’s favourite styles

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Mental health plea after WA woman killed by police in Geraldton

Mayor Shane Van Styn said the woman's mental health issues were well known and she had been let down by a lack of resources.

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Artist's Escape

An Australian painter who found success in Switzerland has built a creative retreat back in his Victorian homeland.

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‘Urgent Concern’ About the President

A whistle-blower’s report has alarmed the intelligence agencies’ watchdog. Why won’t the administration share it with Congress?

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Sex selection win for conservative MPs in abortion debate

Conservative MPs have managed to have sex selection addressed in the abortion bill in a move designed to placate MPs threatening to leave the government.

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'This is not a man-shaming movie': Rachel Griffiths on Ride Like a Girl

Michelle Payne endured her share of harassment en route to a Melbourne Cup, but she and the director of the film of her triumph want the focus to be elsewhere.

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Flipping fantastic: Behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil

The show is an electro extravaganza with a hand-cranked home-made ethic.

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Cult of KAWS: from the street to Sotheby's

The NGV is expecting a broad visitor base with its first-ever exhibition of artist Brian Donnelly, better known as pop culture phenomenon KAWS.

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Suspected Hezbollah spy scouted targets in New York, other major cities: prosecutors

A New Jersey man is accused of being a Hezbollah operative in the United States who scouted various locations for a potential attack, including famous New York City landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, as well as spots in Boston and Washington, D.C., prosecutors said Thursday.

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Sex selection win for conservative MPs in abortion debate

'This is not a man-shaming movie': Rachel Griffiths on Ride Like a Girl

Flipping fantastic: Behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil

The show is an electro extravaganza with a hand-cranked home-made ethic.

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Cult of KAWS: from the street to Sotheby's

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Los Angeles: Why tens of thousands of people sleep rough

It is not only glitz and glamour in Los Angeles, which has a big homelessness problem. How has it happened?

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Born after Friends began: Under-25s on why they love it and how it has aged

As Friends turns 25, fans born after it started seem to love it just as much as their parents did.

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How damaging is blackface scandal to Trudeau?

The prime minister's racism mea culpa deals a heavy blow to his carefully cultivated political brand.

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Why would Iran raise the stakes by attacking Saudi Arabia?

Iran's leaders may have hoped to persuade the US to lift its crippling sanctions, says Kasra Naji.

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Trans models: From decades of rejection to centre stage

How hiring transgender models became viewed as not only acceptable but aspirational.

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Sex selection win for conservative MPs in abortion debate

'This is not a man-shaming movie': Rachel Griffiths on Ride Like a Girl

Flipping fantastic: Behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil

The show is an electro extravaganza with a hand-cranked home-made ethic.

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Cult of KAWS: from the street to Sotheby's

Thursday, 19 September 2019

Jesse Watters says California 'wants to be its own republic' on homelessness, ignore federal laws designed to help crisis

"The Five" discussed the homeless crisis in California Wednesday after President Trump took aim at some politicians in the state for their approach to tackling the issue.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau admits wearing brownface in 2001 school photo, apologizes

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wore brownface makeup to an “Arabian Nights” party at the private school where he was teaching, according to a Time Magazine report.

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Justin Trudeau to front media over blackface photo

In the picture, Trudeau is dressed in a white robe with a hand, also painted, around a woman standing before him.

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Sydney receives more than a month's rain in two days

Downpours in the Sydney area over the past few days have exceeded the monthly average for September – and, crucially, fallen in the city's catchment areas.

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Justin Trudeau to front media over blackface photo

In the picture, Trudeau is dressed in a white robe with a hand, also painted, around a woman standing before him.

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Robert O’Brien ‘Looks the Part,’ but Has Spent Little Time Playing It

Mr. O’Brien, President Trump’s new national security adviser, is said to bring milder views and a sunnier personality to the job than John R. Bolton.

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Indiana couple accused of abandoning adoptive daughter say she lied about her age: reports

An Indiana couple accused of abandoning their 11-year-old adoptive daughter in an apartment before moving to Canada has claimed that the girl was actually a 22-year-old woman who made a career out of lying about her age.

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9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez gets posthumous key to New York City

The former New York City police detective who was a leader in the fight for the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund was honored with a key to his city posthumously.

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Greg Gutfeld says Elizabeth Warren couldn't tell Colbert she'd 'tax the hell out of people' or she'd lose

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is stuck being unable to admit her Medicare-for-all plan aimed at the middle class will hike taxes because it would tank her campaign, according to Greg Gutfeld.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wore brownface at 'Arabian Nights' party in 2001, report says

Janet Napolitano to step down as University of California president in 2020

University of California President Janet Napolitano, who oversaw historic expansions of the 10-campus system and championed immigrant students, but whose management structure faced criticism and embarrassing scrutiny, said Wednesday she will step down in August 2020.

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Nebraska woman burning love letters sparks apartment fire, cops say

A 19-year-old Nebraska woman started a fire in her apartment on Monday while burning love letters from her ex, according to police.

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Government-run health care, universal Medicare buy-ins backed by most Dem primary voters: Fox News Poll

As health care continues to become a central issue heading into the 2020 presidential election season, Democrats indicate they favor offering some form of a government-run system, according to a Fox News Poll.

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Sydney receives more than a month's rain in two days

Johns says Broncos 'should be buying Aidan Sezer tomorrow'

Andrew Johns is convinced Canberra playmaker Aidan Sezer must be in Brisbane's 17 if the former glamour club wants to bounce back next year.

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We’re Not the Saudis’ Mercenaries

Trump brought the crisis with Iran on himself.

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Justin Trudeau: Canada PM 'in 2001 brownface yearbook photo'

The photo apparently shows Mr Trudeau in skin-darkening make-up during an Arabian Nights-themed gala.

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Johns says Broncos 'should be buying Aidan Sezer tomorrow'

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Johns says Broncos 'should be buying Aidan Sezer tomorrow'

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Wednesday, 18 September 2019

MSNBC, CNN rip House Dems over 'failure' Lewandowski hearing: 'They don't know what they're doing'

House Democrats apparently had such a rough day on Tuesday that even analysts and pundits on MSNBC and CNN blasted them over their handling Corey Lewandowski, which was deemed his hearing a "failure."

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Jane Skinner discusses new NFL documentary about 'the Fab Four of Football'

Former Fox News anchor Jane Skinner Goodell joined Shepard Smith on Tuesday to discuss her new movie, "A Lifetime of Football," a documentary about four female NFL owners known as 'the Fab Four of Football.'

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Facebook to crack down on extremism by training AI with police videos

Facebook will work with law enforcement agencies to train its artificial intelligence systems to detect videos of violent events as part of its ongoing battle against extremism on the platform.

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Trump campaign aims to use immigration, trade to win Hispanic vote in 2020

President Trump’s campaign team thinks he has a shot at winning New Mexico with a message on immigration and trade.

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Lachie Whitfield in doubt for preliminary final

Giants star Lachie Whitfield is in doubt for Saturday's preliminary final after being sent to hospital with appendicitis

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'Do you have white teenage sons? Listen up': How racist groups are recruiting boys online

As extremist groups have grown increasingly visible in the physical world, their influence over malleable young minds in the digital realm has become a particularly urgent concern for parents.

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Alleged betting breaches throw Welsh preparations into turmoil

Assistant coach Rob Howley's ignominious departure represents a potential blow of epic proportions for the Wallabies' group-stage opponents.

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Sharks want early-season blockbuster against Dragons at Kogarah

Cronulla has confirmed they will play all bar one of their home games next season at the spiritual home of their biggest rivals.

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Can you turn around the health of an entire town?

Three years on, how is a project aimed at transforming the health of people in Fleetwood faring?

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Franco victim's daughter buried next to him after long battle

Ascensión Mendieta's tireless campaign after her father was shot by firing squad in Franco's Spain.

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Why Africans should 'ditch one of their favourite dishes'

Zambia's vice-president calls for a radical change in the eating habits of the nation.

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Criminal on Netflix: The restrictions of film and TV confined to one location

A new Netflix series is set entirely in a police interrogation room.

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Rugby World Cup Japan: Eight things to know as event comes to Asia

Eight things to know as the competition comes to Asia, bringing with it some unexpected events.

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The little-known world of the tap water tasters

Meet the Scottish Water scientists who are the aficionados of our tap water.

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Fake Twitter handles of Indian army officers spawn as Pakistan ups propaganda

“In the past 6 days at least 69 of my Indian soldiers have been killed in unprovoked fire by Pakistan Army,” a fake Twitter handle allegedly that of a serving colonel serving in Jammu and Kashmir said.

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Lachie Whitfield in doubt for preliminary final

Giants star Lachie Whitfield is in doubt for Saturday's preliminary final after being sent to hospital with appendicitis

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'Do you have white teenage sons? Listen up': How racist groups are recruiting boys online

Alleged betting breaches throw Welsh preparations into turmoil

Sharks want early-season blockbuster against Dragons at Kogarah

Cronulla has confirmed they will play all bar one of their home games next season at the spiritual home of their biggest rivals.

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Fake Twitter handles of Indian army officers spawn as Pakistan ups propaganda

When Is Impeachment Not Impeachment?

When the speaker of the House thinks it is politically foolhardy.

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Social Media Enabled Hong Kong Protests and Now Hobbles Their Success

Building a movement was easier than finding a way to negotiate a compromise without leaders.

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Tuesday, 17 September 2019

Jesse Watters blasts Beto O'Rourke, says he 'shrunk his candidacy' with gun control pitch

Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, turned his presidential candidacy into a single-issue campaign with his latest statements about gun control, according to Jesse Watters.

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ISIS leader calls for ‘caliphate soldiers’ to free detainees from camps, continue attacks

The leader of ISIS, in a new audio recording released Monday, called on members of the extremist group to free detainees and women held in jails and camps by any means necessary.

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Assistance package shows how important local footy is: McLachlan

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has described country footy clubs “more important than ever” with the league unveiling an $18 million package to help struggling clubs.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Andrew Weldon has been a contributor to The Age and The Sunday Age for many years. His cartoons have been published widely nationally and internationally, including in The New Yorker, The Spectator and Private Eye. He has published two book collections of his work and several childrens' books. He smells funny.

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Best of cartoons September 17, 2019

Our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.

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Want to sell clothes to Millennials? Hire younger designers

There is generational change aplenty at some of fashion's top houses.

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Her art's is in the right place

Brisbane artist Glen Henderson's mother was a young switchboard operator at City Hall and her father used to ride horses in to where the building now stands.

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Tourist drivers licences in spotlight after another horror crash on Indian Ocean Drive

There are calls for a shake up to tourism licences following a horrific crash on Indian Ocean Drive on Sunday that killed two Chinese-nationals.

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Universities 'failing' victims of sexual misconduct

Dozens of students say they were "traumatised" by university investigations that left them feeling unsafe on campus.

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Assistance package shows how important local footy is: McLachlan

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Best of cartoons September 17, 2019

Our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.

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Want to sell clothes to Millennials? Hire younger designers

There is generational change aplenty at some of fashion's top houses.

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Her art's is in the right place

Tourist drivers licences in spotlight after another horror crash on Indian Ocean Drive

Big Brother: Every Victorian's driver's licence to be uploaded to database

The driver’s licences of all Victorians will be uploaded to a national facial recognition database, in what lawyers have warned could lead to privacy and security breaches.

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Assistance package shows how important local footy is: McLachlan

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Best of cartoons September 17, 2019

Our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.

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Want to sell clothes to Millennials? Hire younger designers

There is generational change aplenty at some of fashion's top houses.

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Her art's is in the right place

Tourist drivers licences in spotlight after another horror crash on Indian Ocean Drive

Big Brother: Every Victorian's driver's licence to be uploaded to database

Monday, 16 September 2019

County lines: Drug dealers 'pretend to be uni students'

Gang members enrol in universities and masquerade as students "to have an alibi".

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Kashmir: The controversial deaths causing tension

Conflicting narratives around controversial deaths have raised tensions further in the region.

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The former soldier who aims to build a $50bn firm

Shachar Bialick says his special forces background drives his success in business.

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Rutland: England's only county without a McDonald's

The burger chain wants to open in Rutland but people fear it will "kill" Oakham and bring in "riff-raff".

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The Capture: New BBC drama set to make us paranoid

The show's star Callum Turner talks about fake news, CCTV and getting tasered.

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What is a clean-break Brexit?

Some politicians have been calling for a clean-break Brexit. What does it mean?

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46 feared dead as tourist ferry overturns

Forty-six people were feared dead on Sunday in one of the worst riverine tragedies in the country in recent times when a private ferry carrying tourists to the picturesque Papikonda hills in Andhra Pradesh capsized midstream in the Godavari flowing at the danger mark on Sunday afternoon.

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Schumer and Pelosi, Talking to Trump on Guns, Try to Sweeten the Deal

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer offered to attend a “historic signing ceremony at the Rose Garden” as part of their pressure for the president to back a House-passed bill.

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JEE set to add US centre for foreign applicants to IITs

Though Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dubai (UAE), Kathmandu (Nepal) and Singapore were among foreign centres where the IIT JEE (Advanced) 2019 exam was held, it has never been conducted in the US.

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After 2019 loss, Congress stares at its longest stint in Opposition

The Congress’s longest time so far in the Opposition has lasted six years, from 1998 to 2004, when the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government won the popular mandate in two successive Lok Sabha elections.

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LIVE: All the latest market news

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Queen's Speech: What is it and why is it important?

The vote on the Queen's Speech will be a test of whether MPs have confidence in the government.

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JEE set to add US centre for foreign applicants to IITs

After 2019 loss, Congress stares at its longest stint in Opposition

LIVE: All the latest market news

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Antonio Brown scores as New England Patriots defeat Miami Dolphins 43-0

When Antonio Brown celebrated his first touchdown with the New England Patriots by vaulting into a first-row luxury box, he didn't linger.

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Faster pace of climate change is 'scary', former chief scientist says

The UK should advance its climate targets by 10 years, says the UK’s former chief scientist.

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Passports and nationality: The Brits 'going Dutch' over Brexit

Some UK citizens are taking extreme measures to protect their way of life after Brexit.

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The parents keeping their child's gender a secret

Jake and Hobbit want to raise their baby as a "they" rather than "him or her".

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Is Jordan running out of water?

Jordan is one of the countries most affected by rising temperatures – and it’s predicted to get worse.

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Moroccan Journalist on Trial for an Abortion She Says She Never Had

The arrests of a young reporter and her fiancé have set off outrage in Morocco, where they are seen by many as an example of the government persecuting critical journalists.

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Sunday, 15 September 2019

India shares draft pact on Kartarpur with Pakistan

The draft agreement was shared with the Pakistani side after a meeting between the two countries at Attari on September 4 ended with sharp differences on the proposed pact, the people said.

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Congress to use MV Act fines as key poll plank

Newly appointed Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee chief Kumari Selja said the MV Act will definitely be one of the issues, not the only one, the party will raise in the campaign.

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Chinmayanand case: UP law student hands over video evidence to SIT

On Saturday, the SIT recorded the statement of her mother. Earlier, on Friday, the SIT had asked the former minister not to leave the town without informing them.

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For Cong reshuffle, Sonia Gandhi may focus on loyalty factor

Discontentment had been brewing in the grand old party after outsiders were repeatedly given precedence over the loyalists in organisational reshuffles or electoral nominations.

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Obituary: Joan Johnson, the leader of a black hair care revolution

Joan Johnson created a business empire that used hair to champion African American identity.

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Vaping: How popular are e-cigarettes?

Where have vaping products been banned around the world?

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Slowthai on the Mercury Prize: 'I've got daisies in my stomach'

His debut album is favourite to win the Mercury Prize, but the rapper is feeling "nervous and shy".

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Wasps: If you can't love them, at least admire them

They get a bad press compared with bees and beetles, but wasps are truly remarkable creatures.

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Which countries have banned pesticides used in suicide?

Pesticide self-poisoning is one of the leading causes of suicide in Asia.

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Meet the Songs of Praise superfans

Trevor and Christine Ransome travel the country for their eccentric hobby.

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India shares draft pact on Kartarpur with Pakistan

Congress to use MV Act fines as key poll plank

Chinmayanand case: UP law student hands over video evidence to SIT

For Cong reshuffle, Sonia Gandhi may focus on loyalty factor

Why thousands are flocking to corgi cafes

Corgi cafes are all the rage, with these dog-themed businesses popping up across Asia.

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The missed generation of women's football

The growth of football clubs for women over the age of 30 leads to the first international tournament.

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Vaginismus: 'My body won't let me have sex'

Vaginismus is a psychosexual disorder that can destroy people's lives - so why does no one talk about it?

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Your pictures on the theme of 'soak up the vibe'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "soak up the vibe".

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Nigerian magician Babs Cardini: 'I want to be the best'

Nigerian magician Babs Cardini wows audiences on the streets of Lagos.

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Ex-Socceroos coach and football nomad Rudi Gutendorf dies aged 93

In a career that spanned 53 years, he coached in 28 countries from Antigua to Zimbabwe – winning the 1980 Oceania Nations Cup with Australia.

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Ex-Socceroos coach and football nomad Rudi Gutendorf dies aged 93

Neymar's day: Booed for 90 minutes, then a stunning winning goal

After a tumultuous offseason, Brazilian superstar Neymar made his season debut with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. He was met by raucous booing from the home fans in Paris before scoring a stunning, winning goal.

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Saturday, 14 September 2019

Pak battles to push for UN debate on Kashmir amid lack of support

Diplomats based in Geneva and New York said, barring China, other countries in the 47-member UNHRC haven’t expressed a demand for a debate on Kashmir while European nations have maintained radio silence on the issue.

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IAF seeks Rs 40,000 crore to acquire new equipment

The capital expenditure of Rs 39,300 crore earmarked for IAF in this year’s budget is not enough to upgrade capabilities and more money needs to be pumped in to avoid a funding crisis, said an official.

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Why Modi govt 2.0 might have to change its political economy script

Economic indicators do not lend themselves easily to such high-frequency analysis. Gross domestic product (GDP) data for the current fiscal year is available only for the first quarter, which ended in June.

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Why Sharad Pawar's aides are deserting the NCP in droves? | Analysis

The defections are happening in the Congress too but they are mostly legislators or middle level leaders. However, the NCP has seen exodus of senior leaders, many of whom were long time aides of Pawar or nurtured by the Maratha strongman.

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India vs South Africa: Why a fit Hardik Pandya was not named in India's Test squad?...

India chairman of selectors MSK Prasad revealed the reason behind excluding Hardik Pandya from India’s Test squad despite being fit

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‘No one asks new dads how they’re feeling at work’

Companies are doing more to support working dads but may overlook postnatal mental illness in men.

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Frankfurt Motor Show: Love, hate and electric cars

The BBC's Theo Leggett reports from a cavernous display of delights at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Ranked 556th in a cut-throat world: Stories from tennis’ other side

Marina Yudanov could resist no longer. She left comfort behind in pursuit of what might have been. She is the tennis world number 556.

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The hidden dangers of magnet fishing

The hobby is becoming increasingly popular with YouTubers but authorities fear it could result in tragedy.

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‘Saddle up, it’s showtime’: Dangerfield ready to rumble with Richmond

Cats star Patrick Dangerfield is back at the preliminary final stage for the fourth time and, like an excited schoolkid, can almost smell his first grand final.

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Two men dead in drifting catamaran off central Queensland coast

Police believe the catamaran hit an object in the water at speed and the two men were killed in the collision.

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14 Million Watched Democrats Debate in Houston

The New York Times will join CNN in co-sponsoring next month’s debate in Ohio, another sign of the paper’s expanded public profile.

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An America Commensurate to the Capacity for Wonder

What 9/11 destroyed, and what it did not.

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Political Ad Attacking AOC: ‘Beyond the Pale’

A Catholic nun is shocked that ABC would run an ad with “horrific images” during the Democratic debate.

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Vaping deaths: 'A new generation of nicotine addicts'

Six deaths spark fears about the risk of vaping - but US also faces an addiction crisis among teens.

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World Afro Day: Kids takeover for Big Hair Assembly

Children around the world are being educated about afro hair ahead of World Afro Day.

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How Paris got a taste for second-hand style from Africa

Clothes dealer Amah Ayivi finds vintage gems in Togo and sells them on to fashion lovers in Paris.

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Week in pictures: 7 - 13 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Alleged gunman arrested after brothel shot up in Sydney's west

The heavily tattooed 28-year-old was sporting the word "karma" in ink on his neck.

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Burning questions: Greater Western Sydney v Brisbane Lions semi-final

The Lions could not kick straight against Richmond, while the Giants handed the Bulldogs a football lesson. Now, they battle for a spot in a preliminary final.

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Alleged gunman arrested after brothel shot up in Sydney's west

The heavily tattooed 28-year-old was sporting the word "karma" in ink on his neck.

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Burning questions: Greater Western Sydney v Brisbane Lions semi-final

Friday, 13 September 2019

Why Trans Pride is about more than 'Kylie and cocktails'

The organiser of London's first ever trans pride wants a mix of protest and celebration.

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Andrew Yang Said He Would Give 10 People $1,000 Each Month. Is That Legal?

During the Democratic debate in Houston, Mr. Yang announced that he would use campaign funds to distribute 10 “freedom dividends.” The move raises questions about possible campaign finance violations.

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The Caroline Calloway story hit a nerve because so many of us have had toxic friendships

There is something about forming female friendships in your teens and early 20s that can be intoxicating.

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Norwich pub landlord's anger over Good Beer Guide 'snub'

The Eaton Cottage's landlord put up a sign criticising Camra members who did not vote for his pub.

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2020 hopeful John Delaney slams Trump on trade: 'Every acre of ground in Iowa is worth less today'

Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney said Thursday President Trump is wrong to claim he is the "best president for farmers."

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Michigan cop who had KKK memorabilia in home is fired

A Michigan police officer who was put on leave after a potential homebuyer found Ku Klux Klan memorabilia inside the officer's house was fired Thursday following an investigation.

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‘Flying fish’ robot propels itself out of water and glides through the air

A bio-inspired robot can use water from the environment to launch itself into the air, researchers revealed.

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CNN's legal guru weighs in in defense of 'colleague and friend' Andrew McCabe

CNN's chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin went to bat for his "colleague and friend," former FBI deputy director and recently-hired CNN contributor Andrew McCabe.

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Trump’s Vague Plans on Homelessness

The president has noticed that people are living on the streets in California. Solutions are unlikely to follow.

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A Pit Bull Was Strangled by a Neighbor. Then Came #JusticeforRex.

The accused man said he was trying to stop the pit bull from biting him and a goldendoodle.

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At UNGA session, India to focus on new partnerships

External affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in New Delhi that Modi will travel to the US during September 21-27 to participate in the high-level segment of the General Assembly in New York.

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Inflation numbers might add to government's policy dilemma

However, there is a peculiarity to the current trajectory of rising inflation in India. This is the growing divergence between urban and rural inflation.

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Nitin Gadkari to call CMs on MV Act changes

The decision came on a day Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh joined a growing band of states that say the fines, which have increased in some cases by as much as tenfold, are too high.

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Beatles: Strawberry Field site opens as tourist attraction

The Beatles' John Lennon "found sanctuary" in the grounds, which will also serve as a youth centre.

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When the hitman comes knocking

Curious police unwrapped the 'gift'. It was a fully automatic rifle that could operate as a machine gun.

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Angry? Starving! How Joaquin Phoenix used hunger to play the Joker

The actor's extreme diet allowed him to access the 'constant boiling anger' required for a character already slammed as a folk hero for angry white men.

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At UNGA session, India to focus on new partnerships

Inflation numbers might add to government's policy dilemma

Nitin Gadkari to call CMs on MV Act changes

When the hitman comes knocking

Curious police unwrapped the 'gift'. It was a fully automatic rifle that could operate as a machine gun.

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Angry? Starving! How Joaquin Phoenix used hunger to play the Joker

When the hitman comes knocking

Curious police unwrapped the 'gift'. It was a fully automatic rifle that could operate as a machine gun.

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Angry? Starving! How Joaquin Phoenix used hunger to play the Joker

Thursday, 12 September 2019

Good roads lead to more accidents, not bad ones, says Karnataka minister Govind...

Karnataka deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol insisted that it wasn’t bad roads but good ones that led to accidents.

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Australia bushfires are now 'hotter and more intense'

Scores of fires are raging across Australia's east coast, and the fire season has only just begun.

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How J&K school kids are coping with curbs

Parents say they are reluctant to send their children to schools given the continued uncertainty and also because of an ongoing shutdown even as the government has eased restrictions on movement and restored fixed-line phones.

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How easy is it to do business, after all?

There could be structural reasons for India remaining out of the top 50 nations in the ease of doing business, but the biggest challenge is regulatory.

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Good roads lead to more accidents, not bad ones, says Karnataka minister Govind...

Karnataka deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol insisted that it wasn’t bad roads but good ones that led to accidents.

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DNA leads to identity of suspect in 1972 murder of California girl, 11

DNA testing and genetic genealogy helped police in Southern California crack a 47-year-old cold case wide open and identify the man who raped and murdered an 11-year-old girl who was taken from her home on Thanksgiving Day.

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Guatemalan teen was forced to work at Texas restaurant to pay off $10G smuggling debt, authorities say

A Texas man faces child trafficking charges after forcing a 15-year-old Guatemalan girl to work at a restaurant to pay off a $10,000 debt she incurred in exchange for being smuggled into the U.S., authorities said Tuesday.

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Trump GOP challenger Mark Sanford: US debt bringing us toward 'most predictable financial crisis'

Former South Carolina Republican Gov. Mark Sanford said President Trump is not doing enough to address the nation's worsening debt problem.

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Towering, balloonlike features found near Milky Way galaxy's center

A pair of radio-emitting bubbles that tower hundreds of light years above and below our galaxy were discovered by an international team of astronomers.

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Hands on with iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 5 and the new iPad

Despite being a 'full number' upgrade rather than an 's', the iPhone 11 doesn't offer many hardware upgrades to get excited about, except for an amazing camera.

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Reserve Bank warns against households' 'reduced appetite for debt'

Cautious home owners may not cut repayments, the Reserve Bank of Australia has warned, undermining efforts to stimulate the economy through lower interest rates.

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Trump wants negative interest rates - here's how that would work

The president has been pressuring the Fed to cut rates for months. But this time he has suggested something unprecedented for the US.

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Countering anxiety and depression in the workplace

Work-related mental health issues have emerged as a major concern for Australian workplaces due to the negative impact on employees and associated workplace costs.

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Hands on with iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 5 and the new iPad

Reserve Bank warns against households' 'reduced appetite for debt'

Trump wants negative interest rates - here's how that would work

The president has been pressuring the Fed to cut rates for months. But this time he has suggested something unprecedented for the US.

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Countering anxiety and depression in the workplace

Hands on with iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 5 and the new iPad

Reserve Bank warns against households' 'reduced appetite for debt'

Trump wants negative interest rates - here's how that would work

The president has been pressuring the Fed to cut rates for months. But this time he has suggested something unprecedented for the US.

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Countering anxiety and depression in the workplace

Justify Failed a Drug Test Before Winning the Triple Crown

Bob Baffert guided Justify to the 2018 Triple Crown, but a month before the Kentucky Derby, the horse failed a drug test that could have ended that campaign before it began.

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A Breeding Ground for a Fatal Scourge: Nursing Homes

Drug-resistant germs, including Candida auris, prey on severely ill patients in skilled nursing facilities, a problem sometimes amplified by poor care and low staffing.

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