CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: January 2020

Friday 31 January 2020

Tale of two billionaires: Bezos and Zuckerberg fortunes go in different directions

The world's richest person Jeff Bezos just added $20 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes, but it was a different story for Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg.

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Matildas' Olympic qualifiers to be played in full under amended schedule

Every match of the planned Olympic qualifying tournament will be played in Sydney, despite initial fears the Chinese team may have been forced to pull out.

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Our China-dependent universities cannot escape the financial shock of coronavirus

Chinese students account for more than 10 per cent of total revenue at many Australian universities, and more than 20 per cent at the University of Sydney and UNSW. If the virus prevents them from coming, the universities have few options to make up the revenue.

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Perth Fringe Festival circus shock as performer suffers serious fall

Artrage chief executive Sharon Burgess said early indications were the performer misjudged a catch during an aerial routine and fell about four metres.

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Tyrone May avoids jail time over sex tapes conviction

A magistrate described the Penrith playmaker's offence as "reprehensible" and "right on the cusp of a custodial sentence".

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England heap pressure on Australia ahead of Women's T20 World Cup

England have hurled the first sledge ahead of the women’s Twenty20 World Cup, saying Australia could ‘‘definitely’’ buckle under the pressure of hosting.

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'Shot in the groin': Hawks in court over armed pokies stick-up

Hawthorn Football Club's dependence on gambling revenue has landed the club in court after a violent armed robbery at one of its lucrative poker machine venues.

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Trump’s team flunks microbe economics as virus spreads

It looks quite possible that the coronavirus will inflict a lot of economic damage. Even if it doesn't kill you, it might kill your job.

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Victorians warned as energy demand to hit six-year high

Residents are being urged to limit their power usage with the energy market operator warning demand is tipped to be at its most extreme in Victoria since January 2014, when a run of temperatures above 40 degrees caused widespread faults in the energy grid and rolling blackouts.

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Ancient skulls unearthed in Mexico reveal surprising diversity of early humans

Four ancient skulls unearthed from submerged caves in Mexico suggest that early humans in North America were much more diverse than previously believed, according to a new study.

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Jesse Watters: Bernie Sanders should be furious with Nancy Pelosi

Ahead of next week's Iowa caucuses -- and President Trump's Thursday night rally in Des Moines -- Jesse Watters said Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., should be very upset with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

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Hundreds attend Illinois funeral for veteran with no known family

Hundreds of people turned out for the funeral of a U.S. Air Force mechanic who served in Vietnam on Wednesday after an invitation was extended to the general public.

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Iowa's secretary of state concerned about 'misinformation' days ahead of caucuses

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says he’s not terribly concerned about bad actors manipulating votes in Iowa’s Democratic presidential caucuses on Monday, but he is concerned about misinformation efforts through social media.

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CNN/Playboy's Brian Karem blasted for asking GOP senators if they've become 'shills' for Trump

Playboy White House correspondent and CNN political analyst Brian Karem was slammed for his line of questioning to Republican senators amid the impeachment trial of President Trump.

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How is coronavirus transmitted?

Since it was first reported in China last month, the deadly coronavirus has spread to more than a dozen countries, with more than 7,800 cases reported and 170 deaths.

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HS2: Government review 'advises against cancelling' project

The review, seen by the BBC, advises against cancelling the high speed rail scheme.

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Nicaragua: Six indigenous people reportedly killed in attack

The Mayagna group has been involved in disputes with new settlers searching for land and resources.

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The Papers: Will Brexit hail a 'new dawn' or a 'small island'?

The papers mark the day the UK leaves the EU - "Brexit day" - with a mixture of optimism and regret.

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Stormy session on cards after heated all-party meeting

Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the government intends to bring 45 bills and two ordinances — on insolvency and coal mining — apart from seven financial bills in the Budget Session.

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Coronavirus outbreak is 'very well under control', says Donald Trump

Trump was speaking at an auto parts manufacturer in Warren, Michigan.

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UP teen who opened fire at Jamia protester is a Class 12 student, says family

The shooter, dressed in a black jacket, had fired a shot from a country-made pistol at the protesters in the presence of scores of security personnel.

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Man rapes and strangulates woman, 18, after he learns of her wedding date

The agitated family members, relatives and other villagers staged a road blockade on Thursday with the body near the village. Three police personnel sustained minor injuries when the agitated mob started pelting stones, the police said.

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This teacher's shoes were stolen from his classroom, so his students surprised him

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, you could say the same about a video of a Nebraska teacher when he got an unexpected gift from his students.

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Thursday 30 January 2020

Health watchdog investigates Bettina Arndt's psychologist title

Men's rights activist Bettina Arndt is facing an investigation into her media appearances under the title of psychologist.

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A necessary story of 'my people'

Director Melina Matsoukas felt compelled to make her latest movie.

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Chinese New Year festival cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak

Saturday's Chinese New Year celebrations in Box Hill have been cancelled amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, while diners at at popular restaurant in Glen Waverley may have also been exposed to the virus.

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Tears and cheers as EU gives nod to Brexit

On his last working day as a member of the European Parliament, Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage says there is 'no going back' once the UK leaves.

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Two dozen students arrive in Melbourne from Hubei, with five from Wuhan, in past week

As thousands of Chinese university students fly in to start 2020 studies, there is growing concern about the risk of contracting coronavirus around university hubs in central Melbourne.

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Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates: Ash Barty to play off for spot in the final

Keep up to date with all the action from Melbourne Park as Ashleigh Barty goes head-to-head with Sofia Kenin and Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza meet in the women's semi-finals, before Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic clash in the night session.

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Don Sinclair: 'we lived a very rich life'

Doctor Donald Sinclair, OAM, was one of Victoria’s foremost educators, a prodigious textbook author, an Antarctic tourism pioneer and a globe-trotting geographer and humanitarian.

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Forecast rain and lightning sinks popular Inflatable Regatta

About 1500 people were expecting to float down the Yarra River on Saturday to waiting food trucks and bands, but the event has been cancelled due to warnings from the weather bureau.

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Former Harris Scarfe owner reports $288 million loss after massive write-down

Greenlit Brands has plunged to a nearly $300 million loss following a massive impairment and residual losses from failed department store chain Harris Scarfe

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Pole top fires leave Perth residents in the dark

Up to 50 pole top fires overnight have left huge swathes of the metropolitan area without power.

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Last Battle of Britain fighter pilot ace, dies aged 101

Farnes shot down a Junkers Ju 88 bomber and then landed near where the German aircraft had crashed. The pilot survived but refused to shake hands with Farnes.

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Health watchdog investigates Bettina Arndt's psychologist title

Men's rights activist Bettina Arndt is facing an investigation into her media appearances under the title of psychologist.

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A necessary story of 'my people'

Director Melina Matsoukas felt compelled to make her latest movie.

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5 cases of coronavirus confirmed in US, risk of spreading remains low, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday confirmed only five cases of the deadly coronavirus in the United States but noted that risk to the general American public remains low.

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Arizona parents suspected of child abuse charged after skeletal remains discovered in home fire

An Arizona couple was arrested Wednesday and are facing several charges, including concealing human body parts and child abuse after firefighters responded to a fire at their home and discovered skeletal remains in the attic.

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Longest-ever border smuggling tunnel found stretching between Tijuana and San Diego, officials say

U.S. authorities discovered the longest smuggling tunnel ever found along the southwest border.

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Coronavirus prompts McDonald's to widen store closures across Chinese province of Hubei

McDonald's has shut down several hundred of its restaurants in China amid concerns the ongoing coronavirus that has claimed the lives of more than 130 people and infected thousands of others globally.

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Schiff once said Bolton has 'lack of credibility,' now wants ex-national security adviser to testify

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has a distinct "lack of credibility" and is prone to "conspiracy theories." Those assertions weren't made this week by Republican lawmakers seeking to prevent the lawmaker from testifying in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial. Instead, they were made in recent years by Democratic impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff -- who is now saying Bolton must urgently testify in the trial as an important and believable witness.

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HS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid 'backs project' ahead of crucial meeting

It is understood the chancellor will tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link.

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Republicans Move to Block Impeachment Witnesses, Driving Toward Acquittal

Efforts to bring wavering Republicans into line appeared to be working as President Trump’s lawyers argued that anything a president did to win re-election was “in the public interest.”

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Wonga borrowers 'to get 4.3% of compensation claims'

Claimants against the payday lender have been told they will receive little in compensation.

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6 Takeaways From Senators’ Questions to Impeachment Lawyers

President Trump’s impeachment trial moved to the question-and-answer stage when House managers and the president’s defense team fielded written questions from lawmakers.

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The papers: ITV anchor quits and HS2 'to get green light'

The papers focus on HS2's future, why an ITV newsreader is stepping down, and job cuts at BBC News.

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Wednesday 29 January 2020

Trade, tourism and tech key: PM Modi tells envoys

In a meeting with his ministers and bureaucrats earlier this month, the Prime Minister also spoke about how diplomats posted in foreign countries can try to boost inflow of tourists and technology from foreign shores to the country.

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India needs 7-10 days to defeat Pakistan in war: PM Modi

Speaking at the NCC rally, PM Modi said that today the country is moving forward with ‘yuva soch’ and so, it carries out surgical strikes and airstrikes to teach terrorists a lesson in their own backyard.

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Jann Stuckey lashes LNP 'vilification' in extraordinary interview

The outgoing Currumbin MP told Alan Jones her favoured candidate for her seat had been ignored by the LNP.

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Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates, day 10: Halep, Nadal and more in action

Follow the action from a big day of quarter-finals action at Melbourne Park, with Simona Halep, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev and Stan Wawrinka among the big names in action.

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White House mulls suspending China-US flights amid coronavirus outbreak

The Trump administration told US airlines after a meeting it was not taking the step of canceling the flights - but all options are on the table.

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We’re sleepwalking into a surveillance state

Our blindness to the dangers keeps us glued to privacy-invading tech. We've failed to create a political culture up to the task of limiting surveillance.

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Malick's anti-Nazi drama is strangely straightforward

This true story of an Austrian farmer who rebelled against the Nazis sees some of director Terrence Malick's magic fade into formula.

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Aston Villa through to League Cup final

Aston Villa reached their first league cup final for a decade with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park.

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Coronavirus live updates: China's Hubei reports 25 new deaths, US considers suspending flights

The majority of the cases are still in mainland China where local authorities have quarantined at least 10 major cities.

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Patients should be allowed to decide how easily health records can be shared, Masimo CEO says on new HHS rules

"Patients should make the tradeoff between what's more important: privacy or having their data available in a way that can hopefully save their lives," Masimo CEO Joe Kiani tells CNBC's Jim Cramer.

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Plan for Venezuelan migrants to settle in Brazil sees US support

The United States and United Nations on Tuesday launched a program aimed at helping thousands of Venezuelan migrants resettle in Brazil.

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Gutfeld on cancel culture and the candidates

If the left continues its mob behavior, Trump is going to win reelection.

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CNN's viral video mocking Trump supporters racks up millions more viewers than original airing

CNN received some unwanted attention on Monday night after a panel discussion that mocked Trump supporters went viral, but it appears the video clip that was shared on social media far exceeded the anti-Trump network's actual viewership.

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Feinstein stirs confusion with comments on impeachment vote

A story in the Los Angeles Times caused an uproar on social media after it characterized comments from Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to say she is leaning "toward acquitting Trump" -- causing the Democratic senator to fire back that the paper “misunderstood what I said.”

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Kobe Bryant helicopter seen in the air shortly before crash, in newly emerged video

A bystander in Glendale, Calif. captured video footage of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant's helicopter flying overhead just minutes before it crashed and erupted into flames in Calabasas, killing all nine passengers on board Sunday.

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2 satellites will narrowly avoid colliding over Pennsylvania on Wednesday

That's a bit too close for comfort.

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White House mulls suspending China-US flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates, day 10: Halep, Nadal and more in action

We’re sleepwalking into a surveillance state

Malick's anti-Nazi drama is strangely straightforward

This true story of an Austrian farmer who rebelled against the Nazis sees some of director Terrence Malick's magic fade into formula.

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Aston Villa through to League Cup final

Concern, calm over coronavirus on first day at Sydney school

At Hurstville Public School, which has been the subject of a petition urging families who have been to China to keep their children home, parents have different levels of alarm.

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Trump likely to visit India from February 24-26

Donald Trump is scheduled to visit India between February 24-26. The visit will be used by both countries to advance their strategic and economic ties which have made strides in recent years. PM Modi has been one of the few world leaders who has had a reasonably good working relationship with Trump.

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Tuesday 28 January 2020

Guard accused of withholding meals from vulnerable Aboriginal prisoner

A guard at Ravenhall Correctional Centre is accused of refusing to provide meals to a vulnerable Aboriginal prisoner for the duration of his shift.

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Palace releases Duchess Kate's portraits of Holocaust survivors

Duchess Kate of Cambridge, an ardent amateur photographer, proved her skills in Old Master-style photo portraits she took of Holocaust survivors to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis' Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

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'No safe level': Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of cardiac arrest

Researchers have identified a link between PM2.5 air pollution and increased risk of cardiac arrest, even at levels below the Australian standard.

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Legend Bryant set to enter hall of fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is set to bypass the normal election process and making the late Kobe Bryant the first inductee of the 2020 class.

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From the Archives, 1979: Tensions erupt in Australian cricket team during Test

In 1979, tensions between Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg and captain Graham Yallop erupted into heated confrontation during a Test match against England in Adelaide.

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Windsors to get Family Guy treatment

Family Guy writer Garry Janetti's satirical Instagram account about Prince George will be turned into a HBO show.

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Australian Open 2020 LIVE: Kenin vs Jabeur the warm up for Ashleigh Barty's quarter-final

Ashleigh Barty, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic headline a blockbuster day of action at the Australian Open.

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Guard accused of withholding meals from vulnerable Aboriginal prisoner

Palace releases Duchess Kate's portraits of Holocaust survivors

Varney makes bold prediction ahead of Iowa caucus: 'Huge problem for the party'

Fox Business host Stuart Varney said the Democratic party is facing a "huge problem" as no clear winner is predicted to emerge from the upcoming Iowa caucuses.

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Jesse Watters praises Trump attorney Bondi's 'meticulous' Hunter Biden argument: 'It doesn't look good for Joe'

Jesse Watters praised Trump attorney Pam Bondi's impeachment defense presentation, which laid out why former Vice President Joe Biden's 49-year-old son Hunter deserves scrutiny in the president's Senate trial.

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College football coach suspended for answer to question in student newspaper

A college football coach was suspended after saying in an interview that he would want to have dinner with Adolph Hitler, the former leader of Nazi Germany who was responsible for the deaths of millions of Jewish people.

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Louisiana man asked gym buddies to borrow guns for robbery, cops allege

A Louisiana man is accused of approaching his gym buddies in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness and asking if he could borrow their guns for a robbery, police said.

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Biden pushes for witnesses in impeachment trial but says of his Ukraine role, 'What is there to defend?'

Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden told reporters Monday that he does not think it's necessary for him to testify as a witness in President Trump's impeachment trial because he has "nothing to defend."

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Silicon Valley scrambles to stop coronavirus misinformation

The coronavirus's rapid spread worldwide is forcing Big Tech to confront the equally viral proliferation of misinformation -- in the form outright falsehoods and half-truths about the outbreak.

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Ellen DeGeneres reveals Secret's ad for the Big Game featuring soccer superstars Carli Lloyd, Crystal Dunn

Ellen DeGeneres is joining the fight to help female soccer players obtain equal pay.

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Jessica Simpson shares photo of Calabasas mountains after Kobe Bryant's fatal crash: 'I felt the loss'

Jessica Simpson honored Kobe Bryant and the lives of the eight other people, including Bryant's daughter Gianna, who were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. on Sunday morning.

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Young Kobe Bryant wanted to 'die young,' ex-NBA star Tracy McGrady says

A young Kobe Bryant wanted to be immortalized and “die young,” retired former NBA star Tracy McGrady said in an interview Monday.

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The Papers: Prince Andrew 'snubs FBI' and Holocaust remembered

Tuesday's papers focus on claims the Duke of York has provided "zero cooperation" to the Epstein investigation.

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Windsors to get Family Guy treatment

Family Guy writer Garry Janetti's satirical Instagram account about Prince George will be turned into a HBO show.

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Australian Open 2020 LIVE: Kenin vs Jabeur the warm up for Ashleigh Barty's quarter-final

Ashleigh Barty, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic headline a blockbuster day of action at the Australian Open.

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Guard accused of withholding meals from vulnerable Aboriginal prisoner

Palace releases Duchess Kate's portraits of Holocaust survivors

Monday 27 January 2020

Highlights from the career of NBA star Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in California.

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Recordings show killed Iranian general's militias are secretly fighting in Syria

Leaked recordings show slain Iranian general Qassim Soleimani's fighters have broken Iran's promise not to intervene in the last rebel stronghold of Idlib.

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Abe Dorovitch: scholar, teacher and gentleman

Dr Abraham Phillip Dorevitch, founder and head of Dorevitch Pathology, died recently five weeks short of his 90th birthday.

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Cold Chisel remains unchanged in zero theatrics live show

From Jimmy Barnes scrunched up face to Ian Moss' immaculate guitar work, Cold Chisel gave fans what they expected.

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Markets set to drop as new coronavirus fears escalate

Shares slid on Monday as investors shunned equities on growing concerns over the scope of a China virus outbreak.

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From the Archives, 1953: Fire in Royal Exhibition Buildings destroys aquarium

In 1953, a fire destroyed the Aquarium in the Exhibition Buildings in Carlton. The blaze was contained but not before threatening the historic main hall and ballroom.

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Reds' Rodda accepts missing out on Queensland captaincy

"At first it was pretty hard pill to swallow," the Wallabies lock said.

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Marc Leishman wins PGA event at Torrey Pines

Australia's Marc Leishman has stormed to a stunning US PGA Tour victory at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

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Metro train drivers stood down over South Yarra track dispute

Thirteen train drivers have been stood down after refusing to use a new section of track at South Yarra, claiming they lack proper training.

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Recordings show killed Iranian general's militias are secretly fighting in Syria

NBA star Kobe Bryant and daughter, 13, die in helicopter crash

Abe Dorovitch: scholar, teacher and gentleman

Dr Abraham Phillip Dorevitch, founder and head of Dorevitch Pathology, died recently five weeks short of his 90th birthday.

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Cold Chisel remains unchanged in zero theatrics live show

From Jimmy Barnes scrunched up face to Ian Moss' immaculate guitar work, Cold Chisel gave fans what they expected.

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Markets set to drop as new coronavirus fears escalate

Shares slid on Monday as investors shunned equities on growing concerns over the scope of a China virus outbreak.

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From the Archives, 1953: Fire in Royal Exhibition Buildings destroys aquarium

Reds' Rodda accepts missing out on Queensland captaincy

"At first it was pretty hard pill to swallow," the Wallabies lock said.

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Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James visibly emotional as he returns to Los Angeles with team

Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash had a profound effect on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as cameras caught him and the team arriving back in the city from their East Coast road trip Sunday.

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Kobe Bryant's death in helicopter crash sparks condolences from both sides of political aisle

Politics largely paused Sunday amid word that NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

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Cold Chisel remains unchanged in zero theatrics live show

From Jimmy Barnes scrunched up face to Ian Moss' immaculate guitar work, Cold Chisel gave fans what they expected.

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Markets set to drop as new coronavirus fears escalate

Shares slid on Monday as investors shunned equities on growing concerns over the scope of a China virus outbreak.

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From the Archives, 1953: Fire in Royal Exhibition Buildings destroys aquarium

Reds' Rodda accepts missing out on Queensland captaincy

"At first it was pretty hard pill to swallow," the Wallabies lock said.

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6 Revelatory Moments From the Video of Trump’s Private Donor Dinner

The video of the 2018 event made headlines for capturing conversations now tied to the impeachment inquiry. But it also showed remarkable exchanges that weren’t about Ukraine.

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Sunday 26 January 2020

England's Stokes fined for foul fan rant

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been fined and given a demerit point by the International Cricket Council after a foul-mouthed row with a spectator on Friday in the Test against South Africa.

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What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

A deadly virus never before seen in humans has large parts of China in lockdown and the world on high alert. What is it and how dangerous could this outbreak be?

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Authorities search for people who shared flights with coronavirus patients

Authorities are searching for passengers who shared a flight to Sydney with a man who had coronavirus from the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the outbreak originated.

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The Papers: Britons in virus airlift and HS2 cost fury

Many newspapers lead on plans to rescue Britons trapped by the coronavirus, whilst others report fury over HS2 costs.

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Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates, day seven: Djokovic, Gauff to play before Barty party starts

Join us for live coverage of all the Melbourne Park action, with plenty of big names to take to the court on day seven.

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England's Stokes fined for foul fan rant

What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

Authorities search for people who shared flights with coronavirus patients

England's Stokes fined for foul fan rant

Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates, day seven: Djokovic, Gauff to play before Barty party starts

Join us for live coverage of all the Melbourne Park action, with plenty of big names to take to the court on day seven.

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What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

Authorities search for people who shared flights with coronavirus patients

'Bachelor' alum Jade Roper Tolbert loses $1M fantasy football prize: report

"Bachelor" alum Jade Roper Tolbert and her husband have been stripped of their $1 million prize from a DraftKings daily fantasy football contest, according to a new report.

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Woman celebrates 50-pound weight loss with pics at hotel where she felt her 'lowest,' goes viral

A woman has gone viral after sharing her incredible weight loss journey.

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Des Moines Register Endorses Elizabeth Warren

The newspaper made its selection just over a week before the caucuses on Feb. 3, when Iowans will take part in the first nominating contest of the primary cycle.

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What if It Were Obama on Trial?

Consider Trump’s impeachment from some other angles.

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Of All Trump’s Defenses, This Is the Lamest

Only the voters can send the president packing? That’s a joke.

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Minutes of the Monthly Chapter Meeting: Influencers’ Union L39

The chairperson called the meeting to order by banging a selfie stick against a rustic drum.

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Can Western Firms Stop Profiting From Poor Nations’ Corruption?

The daughter of Angola’s former president may face charges of corruption that was made easier by established business advisers.

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Trump’s Best Defense

It’s that he wants to be L.B.J., not Mussolini. (But that’s still a problem.)

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You Are Now Remotely Controlled

Surveillance capitalists control the science and the scientists, the secrets and the truth.

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Can the Grammys Be Trusted?

Younger artists have been suspicious of the music industry’s “biggest night” for years. New allegations of misconduct at the Recording Academy seem to confirm the worst.

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I Quit Sex for 12 Years

It was no mean feat for Sophie Fontanel. In France, love of sex is expected.

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Saturday 25 January 2020

Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal slug it out on schools,...

Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Delhi will hold elections to its 70-member assembly on February 8 in a high-stakes electoral contest that has pitched the AAP’s campaign to retain power by showcasing its performance against the BJP’s efforts to claw back into the national capital, where it has been out of power for two decades.

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Machines that printed Constitution sold as scrap

As for the lithographic plates, they were also “auctioned to scrap dealers long ago”, Survey of India (SoI) officials said.

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Budget may reform GST filing process

The finance ministry has been working on simplifying archaic income-tax laws and rationalising tax rates in line with recommendations of the task force on the Direct Tax Code (DTC), which submitted its report on August 19, 2019, they added.

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Bhima-Koregaon case goes to NIA; Maha government unhappy

The move is likely to spark a tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) government at the Centre and the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Congress government in Maharashtra over the issue of the Centre not consulting the state, which was reviewing the case investigations this week.

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Deadly powerful earthquake in Turkey felt by neighbouring countries

At least 18 people have been killed and more than 500 injured, a tally that may rise as rescuers search for survivors.

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The biggest hits – and misses – in two years of Optus Stadium

We doubt there has been a more lauded start to the life of an Australian sports stadium than Perth's Optus Stadium on the banks of the Swan River, with accolades flowing thick and fast from industry and patrons since it opened the gates to the community on January 21 2018.

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Tips and race-by-race preview for Wyong on Sunday

A good track is expected for a seven-race card at Wyong on Sunday.

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As Trump melted into the background at Davos, one big new climate idea stood out

The doom and fear that once dogged Davos this year gave way to intelligent debate and even some rare optimism.

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Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal slug it out on schools,...

Machines that printed Constitution sold as scrap

As for the lithographic plates, they were also “auctioned to scrap dealers long ago”, Survey of India (SoI) officials said.

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Budget may reform GST filing process

Bhima-Koregaon case goes to NIA; Maha government unhappy

Must-watch videos of the week

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Tips and race-by-race preview for Wyong on Sunday

A good track is expected for a seven-race card at Wyong on Sunday.

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Dems invoke McCain during Senate impeachment trial

Impeachment House manager Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) used video footage of late Sen. John McCain during the Senate impeachment trial to exemplify the threat posed by Russia on Ukraine over the course of history, and to reinforce the notion that support for Ukraine is critical to US national security.

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As Trump melted into the background at Davos, one big new climate idea stood out

The doom and fear that once dogged Davos this year gave way to intelligent debate and even some rare optimism.

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‘Honey Boo Boo’ star Mama June admits ‘every day is a struggle’ in social media return: ‘I miss my kids’

Mama June Shannon is hopefully putting the pieces of her life together that need mending and opened up on social media Friday to share a message with the world.

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Watters: Dad who confronted Warren about student loan policy proved she's 'buying votes from debtors'

Jesse Watters said Friday that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., proved she was "buying votes" after the Democratic presidential candidate was confronted by an Iowa father who challenged her plan to forgive college loan debtors.

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Jesse Watters on impeachment: Democrats 'went after political revenge and they're going to pay a price for it'

Jesse Watters reacted Friday to the fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial, criticizing Democrats, accusing them change "political revenge" and ignoring Americans fatigue with the issue.

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Trump unveils Space Force logo

President Trump on Friday unveiled the logo for the newly created Space Force, the sixth branch of the armed forces.

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Fox News Digital had best year ever in 2019, topping CNN in key categories

Fox News has long dominated the television cable news ratings, but 2019 was also a banner year for Fox News Digital, which had its best year ever and set new highs across a variety of categories.

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Lev Parnas Says He Has Tape of Trump Calling for Ambassador’s Firing

The former associate of Rudolph W. Giuliani said through his lawyer that he had given the tape to the House Intelligence Committee for use in the impeachment inquiry.

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Why a Joe Rogan Endorsement Could Boost (or Backfire on) Bernie Sanders

The Sanders campaign highlighted Mr. Rogan’s supportive comments in a video. But the podcast host has been criticized for aiding conspiracy theorists and for remarks about transgender people.

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Friday 24 January 2020

The shifting dynamics of Centre-state relationship

Evolution of federalism in India is best understood as a continuous yet changing process in the entire realm of the political economy rather than just one event.

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Western disturbance may bring more rain, snow: IMD

Strong surface winds (20-25 kmph) are likely over the northern plains, causing mainly dry weather over northern India, till Sunday, except over Jammu and Kashmir, where scattered rain is also likely.

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Shaheen Bagh living up to its name, says its founder

Shariq Ansarullah, 61, said he had never expected that a small colony named by him will gain such popularity after 36 years. “I am glad it’s living up to its name. The courage of the people of Shaheen Bagh is matching with that of the falcons.”

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Jeanine Cummins addresses controversy surrounding American Dirt

The novelist says she was reluctant to adopt the narrative point of view of migrants attempting the treacherous journey across the Mexico-US border.

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'Grotesque': British entrepreneur shot down over plan to sell koala fur as bushfire fundraiser

Former Apprentice UK contestant Ryan-Mark Parsons suggested skinning the animals to make fur scarves for the wealthy during a morning TV appearance.

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Village Roadshow receives rival offer from private equity group BGH

Village Roadshow has received a $770 million takeover offer from private equity group BGH Capital, sparking a potential bidding war for the beleaguered cinema and theme park operator.

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Darius dumped as Alex Glenn unveiled as new Broncos captain

Boyd's future as skipper was under a cloud after an underwhelming 2019 season capped by an embarrassing finals exit, copping a 58-0 thumping from the Eels.

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Australian cricket needs to ease the burden on Langer

Good cricket coaches are hard to find, so cricket chiefs have to make sure they don't burn out Justin Langer.

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How my hairdresser saved my life

Tracey Molyneux was having her hair dyed when her hairdresser noticed that a hard, pea sized lump in the middle of her scalp.

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Australia's bushfires to push global emissions to new high: Met Office

Australia's huge bushfires are forecast to help drive global atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide to one of the fastest annual increases on record.

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Trump campaign launching pro-life coalition to galvanize voters on abortion

President Trump's campaign will unveil a new pro-life coalition on Friday as part of its effort to drive pro-life voters to the polls in 2020, Fox News has exclusively learned.

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Elizabeth Warren confronted by Iowa dad over student loan plan, saying people paying for tuition would get 'screwed'

An angry father confronted Sen. Elizabeth Warren those who responsibly saved to pay for student loans themselves would get “screwed” under her student debt cancellation plan.

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Ancient Egyptian mummy's voice replicated by British scientists

A mummified Egyptian priest has come to life, sort of, some 3,000 years after his death through the mimicking of his voice.

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Elton John, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel and more to preform at Oscars

The singers from five Oscar-nominated songs will reprise their performances live at next month's Academy Awards.

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Virginia man charged with murdering stepdaughter want to subpoena Gov. Northam, her ex-doctor

Defense attorneys for a Virginia man accused of murdering his adopted stepdaughter are requesting a subpoena for Gov. Ralph Northam, (D-Va.), who was the victim's doctor and prescribed anti-depressants to her just two months before she went missing.

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Many in China Wear Them, but Do Masks Block Coronavirus?

They may help, but experts say it’s more important to wash your hands.

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In Defense of Donald Trump

Legal experts examine the strongest and weakest points of his case.

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‘Environmental Justice Is Not Merely a Box to Be Checked’

When concerns about a pipeline were dismissed by regulators, a rural black enclave went to court — and won.

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When Will Companies Finally Step Up to Fight Climate Change?

Microsoft and BlackRock have made positive moves. But there’s still a lot of money to be made in green tech.

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36 Hours in Honolulu

Beyond the beach in the Hawaiian capital, where new takes on traditional dishes, in-depth local history museums and a kitschy cocktail (or two) are on the itinerary.

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Brains Turned to Glass? Suffocated in Boathouses? Vesuvius Victims Get New Look

Two studies examined grim scenes left at a Roman settlement devastated by the 79 A.D. eruption.

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Where Should a Scorpio Live? Ask an Astrocartographer

Some believe that knowing your birth chart is the key to finding your happy place.

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Police in Florida Arrest Suspect in 1980s ‘Pillowcase Rapist’ Cases

The authorities say DNA evidence has tied Robert Eugene Koehler, 60, to more than two dozen sexual assaults. A “dungeon in progress” was found under his house, a prosecutor said.

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Thursday 23 January 2020

The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Sydney swelters as severe wind warning issued ahead of sweaty night

Sydneysiders are bracing for a long, hot night to follow Thursday's forecast 41-degree day.

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From the Archives, 1972: WWII soldier found alive after 28 years in jungle

In 1972, a Japanese soldier was found alive after 28 years living in the Guam jungle, having refusing to surrender at the end of World War II.

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ANZ cuts deposit rates to all-time low

ANZ takes its online deposit rate down to 0.05 per cent as expectations grow of further falls in the official cash rate.

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Manhunt after daylight sexual assault in CBD pharmacy

A woman was followed down an aisle of a pharmacy on Bourke Street before being sexually assaulted, police say.

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What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

A mysterious new virus has left four people dead and more than 200 sick as cases spread to Japan, South Korea and Thailand. What is it?

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We need revolutionary action to save the planet: full transcript of Prince Charles' Davos speech

Prince Charles has asked whether we want to go down in history as the people who did nothing to bring the world back from the brink.

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Olyroos lose to South Korea, have one more chance to qualify for Olympics

A marauding South Korean front line led by Kim Dae-won has provided the Olyroos with a "great learning curve" after their 2-0 AFC under-23 Championship semi-final loss, coach Graham Arnold says.

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AUSTRAC scandal top priority for 'battle-hardened' Westpac chair

Banking veteran John McFarlane says his immediate priority will be to resolve the money-laundering scandal that threw the country's oldest bank into a crisis.

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Epic's CEO is urging hospital customers to oppose rules that would make it easier to share medical info

Epic CEO Judy Faulkner wrote an email to CEOs and presidents of hospital systems urging them to oppose rules the Department of Health and Human Services proposed in 2019. These rules aim to make it easy for patients to access their health information at no cost, and make it more challenging for companies to block access to that information.

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In the line of fire: the summer that changed us

This bushfires photographic special is our way of recognising all that has happened to our fellow Australians, and all that has been done and continues to be done by the incredible people leading the fight and recovery.

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The 'Forever fires' and Australia's new reality

The questions raised by this summer’s diabolical blazes are not simple. Nor should the answers be.

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Australian Open day four LIVE updates

The Australians are showing great fight in the Australian Open and on day four we have Ajla Tomljanovic, Priscilla Hon, Arina Rodionova, Alexei Popyrin and Alex Bolt during the day, with major drawcard Nick Kyrgios playing tonight.

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From the Archives, 1972: WWII soldier found alive after 28 years in jungle

ANZ cuts deposit rates to all-time low

ANZ takes its online deposit rate down to 0.05 per cent as expectations grow of further falls in the official cash rate.

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Manhunt after daylight sexual assault in CBD pharmacy

A woman was followed down an aisle of a pharmacy on Bourke Street before being sexually assaulted, police say.

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Australian Open day four LIVE updates

From the Archives, 1972: WWII soldier found alive after 28 years in jungle

ANZ cuts deposit rates to all-time low

ANZ takes its online deposit rate down to 0.05 per cent as expectations grow of further falls in the official cash rate.

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Manhunt after daylight sexual assault in CBD pharmacy

A woman was followed down an aisle of a pharmacy on Bourke Street before being sexually assaulted, police say.

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Who is Hakeem Jeffries? Impeachment Manager is Democrats' Messaging Guru

Mr. Jeffries will help take the House Democrats’ case for removing President Trump to the Senate.

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How Jeff Bezos’ iPhone X Was Hacked

It most likely began with a tiny bit of code that implanted malware, which gave attackers access to Mr. Bezos’ photos and texts.

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Wednesday 22 January 2020

US detects first case of Coronavirus in Seattle, WHO to debate on 'global health...

China has confirmed the coronavirus strain is contagious between humans, tightening control on people exiting and entering Wuhan, the central Chinese city at the core of the outbreak, amid anxiety ahead the country’s biggest festival, the Lunar New Year (LNY).

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Super-rich elites making London 'off-limits'

Moving to London is unaffordable for those from poorer backgrounds, says social mobility report.

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Dementia patients being 'dumped in hospital'

One in 10 dementia patients spends over a month in hospital after being admitted as an emergency.

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Warning over youth career aspiration-reality disconnect

Five times as many want to work in art, entertainment and sport as there are jobs, a study suggests.

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Newspaper headlines: Ozzy Osbourne's diagnosis and Trump climate row

Rock star Ozzy Osbourne's announcement that he has Parkinson's disease features on many front pages.

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US detects first case of Coronavirus in Seattle, WHO to debate on 'global health...

From the Archives, 1933: England deplores Australia's 'bodyline' protests

In 1933, the Marylebone Cricket Club 'deplored' Australia's protest about bodyline tactics and expressed full confidence in the English captain, team and managers.

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Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates day three

Can Ash Barty continue Australia's momentum as the world No.1 is the second match on Rod Laver Arena today while defending champion Naomi Osaka opens the day on Margaret Court Arena in the second round.

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Consumer confidence takes hit from fires

Bushfires and smoke hit consumer confidence, prompting claims the Reserve Bank will have to cut official interest rates

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How do you choose the right school shoes for your child?

Parents can get into a knot over which school shoes to buy. So how do you choose wisely?

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'Much loved' broadcaster Indira Naidoo returning to the ABC

The journalist first joined the ABC 30 years ago before joining SBS and then striking out on her own as an author.

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If Please Like Me was worst then new show is 'best of me': Josh Thomas

In his new US series, Everything's Gonna Be Okay, Thomas continues his death "obsession" as a gay man who becomes the unexpected custodian of two teenage half-sisters.

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What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

How do you choose the right school shoes for your child?

Parents can get into a knot over which school shoes to buy. So how do you choose wisely?

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Australian Open 2020 LIVE updates day three

'Much loved' broadcaster Indira Naidoo returning to the ABC

The journalist first joined the ABC 30 years ago before joining SBS and then striking out on her own as an author.

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If Please Like Me was worst then new show is 'best of me': Josh Thomas

What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

Let Us All Now Weep for Donald Trump

In his Senate trial as in all else, he’s a profile in persecution.

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Trump, Impeachment and Catching Frisbees

There is a winnable goal for Democrats in the trial.

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Why Trump’s Threadbare Legal Argument Will Probably Work

Thanks a lot, Mitch McConnell.

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Grammys Chief Calls Her Removal Retaliation for Exposing ‘Boys’ Club’

Deborah Dugan, who was placed on leave, said that the Recording Academy’s lawyer sexually harassed her and that she had complained about financial and voting irregularities.

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Britain Plans Vast Privacy Protections for Children

New rules will require online services to overhaul how they treat the personal details of children in the country.

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Tuesday 21 January 2020

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

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

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Dennis reveals mental health struggle behind Tour de France exit

Rohan Dennis has revealed he walked out of the Tour de France last year for “personal family reasons”, afraid his reactions to the team environment he was struggling to work within would ruin his marriage.

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'We have been horrified': bushfire message reaches Paris catwalk

'We wanted to do something, anything, to help those most affected.'

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Chinese cameras removed out of security concerns

Closed-circuit television cameras made by a Chinese surveillance giant are operating in government buildings across the country, despite security concerns.

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Indians scramble to get US citizenship

Uncertainty over the Donald Trump administration’s immigration policies, coupled with a desire to vote in the upcoming elections this year, have led many immigrants residing in the US to opt for citizenship.

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Terrorism laws to get tougher within weeks, government vows

Offenders will face more time in jail as "hard truths" are faced after attacks, the Home Office says.

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Sperm donations from dead men should be allowed, study says

Research suggests the method could help curb a growing shortage of UK donations.

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Young offenders in 'harmful solitary confinement' in England and Wales

The prisons inspectorate finds "flaws" in policy of separating young offenders in England and Wales.

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Newspaper headlines: Harry 'flies to Canada' and Lord Hall steps down

Tuesday's front pages carry a mix of stories, including on the royals and the BBC's director general.

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Human transmission confirmed, arrivals from China under lens

In India, health ministry officials reached out to the embassy in China and to immigration officials for details of inbound travellers from the affected regions, including foreigners as well as Indian citizens.

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Three rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad: security sources

Sirens could be heard across the zone immediately after the rockets made impact.

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Indians scramble to get US citizenship

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Dennis reveals mental health struggle behind Tour de France exit

'We have been horrified': bushfire message reaches Paris catwalk

'We wanted to do something, anything, to help those most affected.'

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

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Dennis reveals mental health struggle behind Tour de France exit

'We have been horrified': bushfire message reaches Paris catwalk

'We wanted to do something, anything, to help those most affected.'

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Chinese cameras removed out of security concerns

‘Constitutional Nonsense’: Trump’s Impeachment Defense Defies Legal Consensus

The president’s legal case would negate any need for witnesses. But constitutional scholars say that it’s wrong.

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Lev Parnas Asks Barr to Recuse Himself From Criminal Case

A lawyer for Mr. Parnas, who is facing campaign finance charges, argued that Mr. Barr had too many conflicts of interest to oversee his prosecution.

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Monday 20 January 2020

'Big impacts': Almost half of areas in East Gippsland approved for logging burnt

The devastation wrought by the recent bushfires came just months after the Labor government announced native logging would be completely banned in 2030.

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China confirms 139 new cases of new coronavirus

The mysterious illness has now spread beyond the city of Wuhan where it originated.

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Finch, Smith to discuss run out over beer

Aaron Finch and Steve Smith will talk out their mid-wicket mix up over a beer after the Australian white-ball captain fumed when he was run out against India.

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Taxi driver bashed by hammer-wielding passenger

The 37-year-old driver was taken to hospital after the terrifying attack in Heidelberg on Sunday afternoon.

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'This is a revolution': Lebanon on the brink of 'chaos and anarchy'

Lebanon's previously peaceful protests have devolved into violence as the economic issues fuelling the protests worsen.

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Babbel sacked after Wanderers' latest loss

The Wanderers have pulled the trigger on under-fire coach Markus Babbel, axing the German midway through his three-year contract.

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'Big impacts': Almost half of areas in East Gippsland approved for logging burnt

China confirms 139 new cases of new coronavirus

The mysterious illness has now spread beyond the city of Wuhan where it originated.

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Finch, Smith to discuss run out over beer

Taxi driver bashed by hammer-wielding passenger

The 37-year-old driver was taken to hospital after the terrifying attack in Heidelberg on Sunday afternoon.

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'This is a revolution': Lebanon on the brink of 'chaos and anarchy'

Lebanon's previously peaceful protests have devolved into violence as the economic issues fuelling the protests worsen.

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Babbel sacked after Wanderers' latest loss

The Wanderers have pulled the trigger on under-fire coach Markus Babbel, axing the German midway through his three-year contract.

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22 men own more wealth than Africa's 326 million women

Global inequality is "out of control" because of biased economic systems that exclude many women while allowing billionaires to amass huge fortunes that do little for society, according to Oxfam International.

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Oil and gas companies will only survive the climate crisis if they spend more now

The oil and gas industry needs to work harder and faster to tackle the climate crisis if it wants to remain profitable, a leading energy group says.

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SAG Awards: See the full list of winners

The 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be presented Sunday.

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Michelle Obama shares her workout playlist in hopes you'll keep your New Year's fitness resolution

Having a difficult time keeping your New Year's resolution to get fit?

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Rare video catches sight of 5 mountain lions

Home surveillance video captured five mountain lions in what California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Peter Tira called an "extraordinary"sighting.

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India successfully tests its 3,500km-range K-4 missile

The three-metre-tall missile carries a nuclear warhead of over one tonne with a circular error probability (CEP) far lower than that of Chinese ballistic missiles.

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Mumbai cops to patrol on horses, first time since 1932

In the next six months, the unit will comprise 30 horses apart from a sub-inspector, one assistant PSI, four havaldars and 32 constables.

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BJP banks on tested faces for role of state presidents

To pick a new party president at the national level, the BJP began the process of elections in over 50% of the states, as is required by its constitution.

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National ID pilot in 2000s saw poor documentation

The central government finalised the plan in 2003 to launch the pilot project in which 3.1 million people, mostly in border districts, were enumerated.

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India has received 120% of January rainfall already: IMD

Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have received over 300% of the normal precipitation in January. In the northeast, Tripura has received 670% of the normal rainfall and Mizoram 295%.

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Why France is a reliable strategic partner for India

From geopolitics to space cooperation, Paris has always been supportive of New Delhi’s decisions

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Sunday 19 January 2020

Are My Friends’ Deaths Their Fault or Ours?

We need to move from pointing fingers to offering helping hands.

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The Bearable Whiteness of ‘Little Women’

There is a fine line between a story that is about the worldview of a specific person and one that declares that this worldview is the only one that matters.

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Why Did I Let a Convicted War Criminal Practice Energy Healing on Me?

My 48 hours alone with Radovan Karadzic.

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Putin the Immortal

The Russian leader is maneuvering to stay in power indefinitely. Why stop there?

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Walk, Run, Cha-Cha

This Oscar-nominated short documentary profiles Paul and Millie Cao, who reunited in California after the Vietnam War. Forty years later, they are rediscovering themselves on the dance floor.

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Bricks Alive! Scientists Create Living Concrete

“A Frankenstein material” is teeming with — and ultimately made by — photosynthetic microbes. And it can reproduce.

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Rod Rosenstein says he authorized release of Strzok-Page texts: DOJ

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said it was his call to release hundreds of politically charged text messages between former FBI agent Peter Strzok and former FBI lawyer Lisa Page to the media, according to a Friday court filing by the Department of Justice.

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'Brazen and unlawful': Trump's impeachment defence revealed

Trump's legal team has denied impeachment charges in its first official response to two articles of impeachment, choosing not to deny the core allegations of Democrats.

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This is the guy who took away the likes

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram has lead its critical project: the elimination of public "likes."

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City look to bolster defence but Mombaerts happy now Noone on song

Melbourne City are looking to shore up their defence with Scottish reports linking them to Celtic defender Jack Hendry. But coach Mombaerts is happy with his attack.

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'It's creepy': The secretive company co-founded by an Australian that might end privacy as we know It

A little-known start-up helps law enforcement match photos of unknown people to their online images — and "might lead to a dystopian future or something", a backer says.

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Boris Johnson 'plans to move House of Lords'

The British PM has promised to ramp up investment in the north of England after making large gains there during the election.

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When death warrants don't mean death

A death warrant sets a date for the hanging of a death row convict and is one of the final steps in the execution of a convict. It is usually issued after a convict has exhausted all legal remedies.

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'Brazen and unlawful': Trump's impeachment defence revealed

This is the guy who took away the likes

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram has lead its critical project: the elimination of public "likes."

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City look to bolster defence but Mombaerts happy now Noone on song

'It's creepy': The secretive company co-founded by an Australian that might end privacy as we know It

Boris Johnson 'plans to move House of Lords'

The British PM has promised to ramp up investment in the north of England after making large gains there during the election.

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Aussie Sharks top US in water polo decider in Brisbane

The triumph is a major boost for the men's team ahead of the Tokyo Games.

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When death warrants don't mean death

Local police ignored alerts on Jamia protests

Over 100 people were injured and over 100 vehicles damaged in the protests. In the aftermath, Delhi Police entered the Jamia university campus, and has been accused by the administration of using excessive force against students.

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New Parliament complex may seat 1,350 members

The new Parliament complex, which has an earlier deadline, 2022, will be among the first plans to be finalised and tendered out, perhaps in the first half of this year itself.

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Chief of Defence Staff to oversee border disputes, deployments

Supply of arms and ammunition to friendly neighbouring countries such as Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives will also come under the purview of the DMA, said the order published on Friday.

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Saturday 18 January 2020

SpaceX to practise emergency crew capsule escape

A final technology demonstration from the California company should clear the way to fly astronauts.

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Sainsbury's named cheapest supermarket of 2019 by Which?

The study by Which? compared the price of 53 products but did not include discounters Aldi and Lidl.

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'Value for money' review of £1.3bn university funding

A review will examine how university funding can be targeted at priority subjects.

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'Too short to make it': Barty silences doubters on road to No.1

Ashleigh Barty is fronting a new campaign encouraging girls to stay in sport, after research showing the toll of peer pressure and obsession over body image.

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Nazi memorabilia for sale at Melbourne trash and treasure market

Images of the market stall show badges and rings with swastikas for sale.

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Victory's second half gives Salvachua hope for the future

Melbourne Victory were woeful in the first half of their loss to Adelaide but much better in the second for new coach Carlos Salvachua.

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One-armed golfer's amazing ace

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No, Mr. President, It Does Really Matter

Trump has no clear rationale for killing Iran’s top general, or for much of his foreign policy.

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Juan Williams: Barr is targeting Comey, has become a 'thuggish attorney general'

"The Five" co-host Juan Williams called Attorney General William Barr "thuggish" Friday and accused him and the Trump administration of targeting former FBI director James Comey in the wake of a report that Comey is being investigated for allegedly leaking information while heading the FBI.

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Greg Gutfeld: How impeachment is making Trump a better president

Greg Gutfeld said Friday on "The Five" that the impeachment of President Trump may actually be making him a better president.

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South Dakota legislators facing backlash over bill criminalizing underage gender treatments

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and others piled onto the South Dakota legislature as it considered a bill that would make it a felony to provide things like puberty blockers to underage residents.

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Michael Moore calls for Warren and Sanders to share delegates, unite under one ticket

Filmmaker Michael Moore wants Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to put aside their differences and join the same ticket in order to beat President Trump in November.

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Trump fires back after Iranian leader condemns him on Twitter: 'Make Iran Great Again!'

President Trump sent a scathing indictment of Iran's leadership on Friday when he told Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to stop killing his people and to make his country "great again."

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3 more men linked to white supremacist group arrested in Georgia

Three more men linked to a white supremacist group were charged with plotting to murder a married Georgia couple who were part of the Antifa movement, authorities said Friday, a day after three other group members were arrested on federal charges in other states.

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Rebel Wilson flaunts amazing weight loss transformation after declaring 2020 her 'year of health'

Rebel Wilson has been working hard on her fitness.

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CNN calls Oscar contender 'Joker' 'controversial' due to 'potentially' inciting violence

CNN has labeled the Oscar-nominated blockbuster "Joker" as "controversial" over past concerns that it could "potentially" incite violence despite the film no longer having a strong presence in theaters.

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Scarlett Johansson, Sterling K. Brown among actors to present at 2020 SAG Awards

Scarlett Johansson, Sterling K. Brown and Taika Waititi will be up for Screen Actors Guild Awards and also handing them out at Sunday’s ceremony.

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'CAA rules won't consider religious persecution'

Denying that "religious persecution" was a criterion for offering Indian nationality to Hindu and other select communities under the amended citizenship law, Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that watertight rules were being framed to detect "fraudulent conversion" and ensure strict compliance with the December 31, 2014, cut-off.

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Nazi memorabilia for sale at Melbourne trash and treasure market

Images of the market stall show badges and rings with swastikas for sale.

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Nazi memorabilia for sale at Melbourne trash and treasure market

Images of the market stall show badges and rings with swastikas for sale.

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Prez Kovind's rejection of Mukesh Singh's mercy petition in 4 days is a record

Mukesh Singh, who has been ordered to be hanged on January 22 along with three others, had sent across the mercy petition on Tuesday, hours after the Supreme Court dismissed his curative petition against the death sentence verdict.

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Ministers unhappy with 'interference' of NCP's Ajit Pawar

Pawar held meetings of social justice, school education, housing and home departments, among others, this week. Incidentally, chief minister Thackeray, too, held review meetings of these departments separately.

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'Howdy, Modi!'-style event in the works for Trump in Ahmedabad

The people cited in the first instance said the visit will be a stand-alone one, extend across three days, and will involve Trump visiting one Indian city apart from New Delhi.

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Friday 17 January 2020

Strong ore prices cushion Rio's production slump

'We finished the year with good momentum,' says Rio chief Jean-Sebastian Jacques.

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Ball's NBL career over despite overcoming injury

Potential top NBA draft pick LaMelo Ball has ended on his time in the NBL despite returning to fitness from a foot injury.

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Ball in Rance's court for retirement backflip: Hardwick

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says the door remains ajar for Alex Rance to return in a playing capacity but the Tigers are planning for life without him.

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8Days-Your one-stop guide to the week ahead: January 19-26

The best of what's on in art, music, theatre, exhibitions, festivals, markets and more.

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Scotland close to banning heading the ball in under-12 soccer

The Scottish Football Association is moving closer to banning heading the ball in under-12 soccer because of brain trauma.

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Northam's Virginia Capitol weapons ban upheld by judge ahead of pro-gun rally

A judge upheld Gov. Ralph Northam's (D-Va.) executive order temporarily banning guns on Capitol Grounds despite pushback from pro-gun groups, including the one hosting a rally Monday that sparked the ban in the first place.

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DOJ charges Mali man with murdering American, supporting 2 terror groups

A Malian man was charged in federal court this week with playing a role in two 2016 terrorist attacks in West Africa that killed an American missionary and 29 other people.

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Meghan Markle would be welcomed in Hollywood with open arms, experts say: 'We'd all run to the phone'

Rumors have run rampant since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced last week that they plan to "step back" from their royal duties, in particular, buzz that the duo would turn to Hollywood in order to reach their goal to "become financially independent."

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Triple H apologizes to WWE star Paige after making lewd comment

Paul “Triple H” Levesque stirred up controversy when he made a lewd comment about WWE star Paige.

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Trump eyeing return to New Hampshire on eve of presidential primary

He’s already heading to Iowa just a few days before the state’s caucuses kick off the presidential nominating calendar, and now there’s word that President Trump may also hold a reelection campaign rally on the eve of New Hampshire’s first-in-the nation primary on Feb. 11.

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‘PigeonBot,’ first robot to bend its wings like a real bird, is unveiled

Could pigeons be the model for a new generation of flying robots?

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Border patrol agents in California arrest teen boy with drugs strapped to his body

A 14-year-old Mexican teen was caught at a U.S.-Mexico border checkpoint in California with three bundles of crystal methamphetamine strapped to his body, authorities said.

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Not for rethink on CAA... Including Muslims will help earn goodwill: Sukhbir Singh...

Sukhbir Singh Badal said in Punjab, there may not be a case of a Pakistani Muslim seeking Indian citizenship due to persecution, but we are for considering that on a case-to-case basis.

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Living as a refugee in one's own country

In 1990, thousands of people were shouting these slogans on the streets of Kashmir, from its mosques all over, while baying for the blood of the minority Hindus.

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Chinese efforts to push Pak's stand on Valley met with stiff resistance

According to diplomats familiar with the matter, China tagged Kashmir onto a UNSC meeting called to discuss “Peacekeeping in Mali” and tried to force an informal discussion in the “miscellaneous matter or any other matter” category.

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Raising farm incomes may top budget agenda

The Act imposes restrictions on the agricultural economy by limiting quantities traders can buy from farmers and hold as stock.

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States to meet Centre on Census, NPR today

The meeting, which will be chaired by minister of state for home, Nityanand Rai, will also be attended by the Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla and chief secretaries and census directors of states.

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Not for rethink on CAA... Including Muslims will help earn goodwill: Sukhbir Singh...

Ball's NBL career over despite overcoming injury

Potential top NBA draft pick LaMelo Ball has ended on his time in the NBL despite returning to fitness from a foot injury.

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Ball in Rance's court for retirement backflip: Hardwick

8Days-Your one-stop guide to the week ahead: January 19-26

The best of what's on in art, music, theatre, exhibitions, festivals, markets and more.

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Scotland close to banning heading the ball in under-12 soccer

The Scottish Football Association is moving closer to banning heading the ball in under-12 soccer because of brain trauma.

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Thursday 16 January 2020

The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

A selection of his best work.

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From the Archives, 1994: Ros Kelly quits over "sports rorts" affair

As it emerges that the Morrison government used a $100 million sporting grants program as a re-election slush fund, we revisit the Keating-era "sports rorts" affair.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Meghan Markle's estranged sister Samantha says father is ready to testify against her in lawsuit

Just a week after the shocking announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will step down from their royal duties, Markle's father Thomas is prepared to testify against her in court.

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Texas high school: 'Inappropriate' question on rape appeared in biology homework assignment

A Houston-area school district is facing backlash from parents after a question about rape appeared on a biology homework assignment.

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Mnuchin responds to Schumer criticism of China trade deal: 'There's a lot of issues that'll be in phase two'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin fired back at House Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's criticism of President Trump's trade deal with China, hours after the landmark agreement was signed.

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Gregg Jarrett: Pelosi’s sham Trump impeachment is abuse of power for political gain

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, doesn’t care about facts, evidence or what constitutes an impeachable offense under the Constitution. She only cares about reducing President Trump's reelection chances/

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Actress Amber Tamblyn faces backlash after claiming Warren 'told HER truth' in spat with Sanders

Actress Amber Tamblyn faced a wave of backlash on Wednesday after she defended Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in her feud with 2020 opponent Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

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Rocky Johnson, WWE Hall of Famer and Dwayne Johnson's father, dead at 75

Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson, former WWE star and father to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has died at the age of 75.

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Pro-life leaders rip 'inherently tainted' research purporting to debunk abortion 'regret'

Pro-life leaders are denouncing research that purports to debunk the idea women regret their abortions -- reinvigorating debate about the basis for restricting the procedure.

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Focus on Srinagar airport records in probe against Davinder Singh

Davinder Singh was arrested last week while on his way to Jammu along with a wanted Hizbul Mujahideen militant, Naveed Babu, and his two accomplices.

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'Great words, great player,' Pakistan's Mohammad Amir reacts after Virat Kohli gets...

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir reacted after Virat Kohli received the ICC ‘Spirit of Cricket’ award on Wednesday.

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'Great words, great player,' Pakistan's Mohammad Amir reacts after Virat Kohli gets...

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir reacted after Virat Kohli received the ICC ‘Spirit of Cricket’ award on Wednesday.

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TV cameras to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales

Judges' sentencing remarks in high-profile criminal cases in England and Wales are to be filmed.

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NHS tells betting firms to stop 'vicious gambling cycle'

Free bets other incentives should be banned to make gambling safer, a letter to companies says.

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Agriculture Bill: Soil at heart of UK farm grant revolution

Soil protection will be a core issue as the Agriculture Bill returns to Parliament later.

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The Papers: 'Dazzling duchess' Kate and Putin's Kremlin revamp

William and Kate's first engagement since 'Megexit' and Putin's Kremlin plans lead some newspapers.

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New striker gives Melbourne City more X-factor: Jamieson

Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson believe new Spanish striker Markel Susaeta can be the X-factor to drive City on in pursuit of Sydney.

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New striker gives Melbourne City more X-factor: Jamieson

The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

A selection of his best work.

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From the Archives, 1994: Ros Kelly quits over "sports rorts" affair

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Toasted Bagel? Roasted Mayor

On National Bagel Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio stumbled when he revealed his favorite order.

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Wednesday 15 January 2020

JNU's VC tweaked rules, got loyalists on key posts

These appointments, the elected faculty body JNU Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) and elected students’ body JNU Students’ Association (JNUSU) allege, allowed the administration to push forward its schemes in a bid to “change JNU’s decision-making process” and the “nature of the university”.

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Will probe Afzal Guru link with arrested DSP Davinder Singh if needed: Police

The JKP (Jammu and Kashmir Police) arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davinder Singh after he was intercepted escorting two terrorists last Friday.

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Punjab nurse's killer confesses on live TV, arrested

Two weeks after committing crime at a hotel in Chandigarh, 31-year-old surfaces at a Punjabi news channel office

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Miscarriage can lead to 'long-term post-traumatic stress'

One in six women is still suffering nine months after they lose their baby, research suggests.

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Alaskan wilderness survivor tells his story

After his cabin caught fire in the Alaskan woods, Tyson Steele survived without shelter for 23 days.

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The Papers: 'Markle vs Markle' and PM targets crime gangs

Some titles report Thomas Markle may testify against his daughter, Meghan, in her legal battle against a newspaper.

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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch

Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.

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Why sex tech was the biggest deal at this year's CES

Following claims of gender bias in 2019, this year the gadget show officially welcomed sex tech for the very first time, and now the floodgates are open.

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Josh Thomas still shines through the gloss of American sitcom

With so many entertainment options, it's easy to miss brilliant streaming shows, movies and documentaries. Here are the ones to hit play on, or skip.

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No struggle street here: The Perth retail precinct finally getting it right

Perth's new multimillion-dollar retail precincts were spotlit for the wrong reasons last year, with punters shunning poor tenancy mixes that left businesses struggling.

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Almost one year after Steven Fenwick went missing, NSW offers $500k reward

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information about the disappearance and suspected homicide of Newcastle man Steven Fenwick.

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Why sex tech was the biggest deal at this year's CES

Josh Thomas still shines through the gloss of American sitcom

No struggle street here: The Perth retail precinct finally getting it right

Almost one year after Steven Fenwick went missing, NSW offers $500k reward

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information about the disappearance and suspected homicide of Newcastle man Steven Fenwick.

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Seven's Jane Bunn told she's 'no longer required' on 3AW breakfast

The announcement comes as Nine puts its stamp on the top-rating talkback station.

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The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig

A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://ift.tt/2qyyInw. Join us on Facebook at the Michael Leunig Appreciation Page.

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Smoke haze forces race meetings to be abandoned, Flemington at risk

Saturday’s Flemington meeting could be shifted to Sunday due to hazardous smoke haze after Caulfield and Yarra Valley meetings were abandoned on Wednesday.

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Meghan did not 'dial in' to the Sandringham summit

Instead, family talks about the Sussexes' future were left to her husband, Prince Harry, 35, to thrash out with his grandmother, his father and his brother.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Firefighters union slams plans for federal royal commission into fires

The national firefighters union wants an audit of all previous bushfire reviews rather than a new royal commission.

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Apple Takes a (Cautious) Stand Against Opening a Killer’s iPhones

The Silicon Valley giant is preparing for a legal fight over encryption, even as it works to reduce tensions with the Justice Department.

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Tuesday 14 January 2020

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: Social media reacts to Queen Elizabeth's statement regarding royal exit

Fans and critics have taken to social media to share their thoughts.

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Pair of No. 2 Bears: Baylor men and women ranked AP No. 2

Baylor has a pair of No. 2s in The Associated Press polls, with both the men's and women's basketball teams ranked second.

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Iowans, Famously Indecisive, Worry the 2020 Race Is ‘a Mess’

Uncertainty, verging on anxiety and even panic for some Iowa Democrats, reflects the responsibility they feel as they seek a nominee who can beat the president in the general election.

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Bill to End Religious Exemptions for Vaccinations Collapses in N.J.

The proposal had been one of the nation’s broadest, but it came under intense criticism from vaccine skeptics.

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Melbourne city blanketed by smoke

Melbourne's air quality on Tuesday morning is at levels worse than predicted due to an influx of bushfire smoke, plummeting to a "hazardous" rating overnight.

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Chinese students claim visa delays are "politically motivated"

More than 200 students have written to Chinese state-owned media to complain their Australian visas have been delayed for months with little information as to why.

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Labour Party members in Australia urged to vote in UK leadership race

Australians who are British or eligible Irish citizens can join the party and vote in the leadership elections if they register by Monday 20 January.

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Spiro who? A look at the 'Trump before Trump'

Fifty years ago at the height of the Vietman War US vice-president Spiro Agnew visited and Meredith Burgmann was there.

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Melbourne city blanketed by smoke

Chinese students claim visa delays are "politically motivated"

Labour Party members in Australia urged to vote in UK leadership race

Spiro who? A look at the 'Trump before Trump'

Fifty years ago at the height of the Vietman War US vice-president Spiro Agnew visited and Meredith Burgmann was there.

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Jamia cancels exams; JNU teachers say no classes till VC resigns

In Jamia Millia Islamia, where police launched a violent crackdown on December 15 after protests began over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA, the vice chancellor cancelled examinations and announced efforts to approach court for an FIR against police officials.

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