Duterte admits to sexually assaulting maid
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has invited outrage after describing a sexual assault he committed against a maid as a teenager. fro...
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Monday, December 31, 2018
Trump Orders 'Slowdown' in Syria Troop Pullout, but Christians Still Alarmed by Deadly Dangers
President Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of US forces in Syria. Nevertheless, for some Syrian Christians, the pending...
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Brisbane’s New Year’s Fireworks
WATCH: Brisbane has celebrated the start of 2019 with fireworks displays across the city. Over 45,000 fireworks have lit up the night sky to...
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Brexit 2019: UK will choose between recession and relief
Britain has a stark economic choice to make next year: Recession or relief. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2Tn659Z
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China's factory sector contracts for the first time since 2016
China's slowing economy is ending 2018 on a sour note. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2AmDfj0
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A man's mission to find a kidney donor for his wife goes viral
It was a Friday afternoon like any other. I ate lunch, dropped off my dry cleaning, then stopped by my local Target to pick up some prescrip...
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TV boss fired over Jackie Chan sex scene
A regional boss of Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has been fired after inadvertently letting a Jackie Chan sex scene slip through its tight c...
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Elizabeth Warren preparing for 2020 presidential bid
Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren has announced she is formally preparing to campaign for president in 2020. from The Latest News from t...
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Melbourne New Year’s Fireworks
WATCH: Melbourne has rung in the New Year with its fireworks display as celebrations kick-off around the country for 2019. The City of Melbo...
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New Year’s weather off to a cracking start
THE new year is looking bright already with perfect weather as far as the eye can see. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2R37p...
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Adelaide New Year’s Fireworks
WATCH: Tens of thousands of revellers have turned up at Adelaide's Elder Park to ring in the new year with a large fireworks display acr...
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Family rings in first New Year together
IT WAS a memorable New Year’s celebration for mum Shannon Atkin who was joined by thousands for the fireworks display at The Strand. from ...
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’Coast cricket team wouldn’t last two years’
A GOLD Coast Big Bash cricket team would fold within one or two years, according to Brisbane Heat captain Chris Lynn. from National | Dail...
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Dome to keep us dry from Cyclone Penny
TOWNSVILLE will be out of the firing line with any of the heavy rain brought on by the tropical low and possible cyclone Penny to miss our c...
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Sydney New Year’s Fireworks
WATCH: Sydney has welcomed the new year with a spectacular fireworks display across the CBD and greater metropolitan area. A total of 8.5 to...
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2019 starts with a bang
It’s the sole night of the year where pyrotechnics are at their finest — and the fireworks around the world didn’t disappoint. Here’s how Au...
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FTSE 100 suffers biggest one-year fall since 2008
The FTSE 100 has suffered its biggest one-year fall since the financial crisis in 2008. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the Wo...
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Israel jails Palestinian who stabbed Briton to death
A Palestinian man who stabbed a British woman to death in April 2017 has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by an Israeli court. from Th...
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Severn bridge shut after man scales tower to fly a drone
A major motorway between England and Wales was closed temporarily after a man scaled the Severn bridge to fly a drone. from The Latest New...
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Dozens Missing After Apartment Building Collapses in Russian City
An explosion that caused the collapse of an apartment block in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk killed at least four people and left another...
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New Zealand leads the world into 2019
New Zealand is one of the first nations to celebrate the New Year with a deafening celebration and stunning fireworks display off Auckland&#...
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Riot Police Deployed as Bosnians Protest Over Student’s Death
Dozens of riot police confronted citizens demonstrating in the northwestern Bosnian city of Banja Luka on December 30 over the unexplained d...
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What ‘most beautiful girl’ looks like now
Thylane Blondeau has been named the “most beautiful in the world” — 11 years after first taking out the coveted title. from World | Daily ...
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NYE balloon drop 'goes Pete Tong' over plastic concerns
A plan to drop 130,000 balloons at a New Year's Eve event headlined by DJ Pete Tong has been scrapped after organisers were attacked ove...
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Airboat Comes to Rescue After Man and Dog Get Stuck in Mud Near San Francisco Airport
An airboat was used to rescue a man after he became stuck while trying to free his dog from mud near San Francisco International Airport, th...
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Thousands gather in Adelaide ahead of the New Year
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack Elder Park in Adelaide to celebrate New Year's Eve with a fireworks show. Crowds have c...
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Deadly Blast at Philippines Mall
At least two people were killed and more than 30 injured in a suspected bomb attack at a mall in the Philippine city of Cotabato on December...
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Bangladesh’s Leader Wins a Third Term but Opposition Contests Results
By JULFIKAR ALI MANIK and MARIA ABI-HABIB from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CI02qY
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Police criticised for fake Zika-infected meth warning
A police force in the US has been criticised after issuing a warning about methamphetamine being infected with the Zika virus and offering t...
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Crowds flock to Sydney’s NYE celebrations despite thunderstorms
Crowds have continued to flock into Sydney’s CBD for Monday's New Year's Eve celebrations despite a major storm forecast and extensi...
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WATCH LIVE: New Years Fireworks Around The World
Watch the spectacular New Years Eve firework shows from around the globe as they happen. from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Supf...
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Tampon tax scrapped as new laws come into effect across Australia
Australians will not pay a 10 per cent tax on their tampons and sanitary pads from New Year's Day as a host of new laws come into effect...
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Hollywood’s love, loss and lock-ups
It was a busy year for Hollywood hook-ups, divorces, weddings, babies and (please pass the Kleenex) … deaths. from Life | Daily Telegraph ...
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American detained on spy charges in Moscow
A US citizen has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of spying, Russia's FSB security service has said. from The Latest News from the...
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Storms threaten to rain on Sydney’s NYE parade
Crowds have continued to flock into Sydney’s CBD for Monday's New Year's Eve celebrations despite a major storm forecast and extensi...
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Geelong gets ready to welcome 2019
GEELONG will celebrate the new year in style with revellers set to come out in droves to mark the occasion. from National | Daily Telegrap...
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Shark sighted at Breamlea
ANOTHER shark sighting has been reported off the Surf Coast. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EXsUxR
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Trump 'orders US troops to slow down Syria withdrawal'
Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown on the withdrawal of US forces from Syria, according to Republican senator Lindsey Graham. from The La...
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NYE celebrations gearing up in Queensland
Around 45 thousand fireworks will light up Brisbane's sky in tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations. While crowds are flocking to...
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3 dead, 79 missing after gas explosion at high rise in Russia
At least three people are dead and 79 unaccounted for after a gas explosion in an apartment building in Magnitogorsk, Russia. from The Lat...
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‘Severe’ storm before midnight
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued with strong winds threatening Sydney, as huge crowds begin to build around the Harbour. from...
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Police officer injured in wild Sydney brawl
A policeman is in hospital and five people have been arrested after a wild brawl broke out when officers tried to pull over an allegedly sto...
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Better Brexit, no Brexit or second vote? Leaders release NY messages
It is the word that has dominated parliament, politics and public life across the UK for most of the year. from The Latest News from the U...
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Fifteen men charged over beheadings of female hikers in Morocco
Fifteen people have been charged in connection with the murders of two Scandinavian university students in Morocco. from The Latest News f...
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39 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing
Thirty-nine people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in west London in the early hours of New Year's ...
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Walk Off The Earth's 'Beard Man' dies in his sleep
Mike Taylor, a member of the Canadian pop band Walk Off The Earth, has died in his sleep. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the ...
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Home secretary: Factors in Channel crossings are outside of our control
The home secretary has admitted that many of the factors behind the increase in migrants attempting to reach the UK by boat are "outsid...
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UK prepares to welcome in 2019 - but what will the weather be like?
Final preparations are under way for New Year's Eve celebrations across the UK - and thankfully, the weather will be dry and mild for mo...
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Could this tiny robot make roadworks misery a thing of the past?
It is hoped that many costly, not to mention disruptive, sets of roadworks will soon be consigned to history because of micro-robot technolo...
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Police and paramedics devise novel way to deal with drunk revellers
It is a bitterly cold night, one of the coldest of the Christmas season. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News ...
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Heartbreak as doctors try to save most-hunted mammal on Earth
The staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital had put something extraordinary in the corner of their treatment room. from The...
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Blue badge misuse going unprosecuted by 62% of councils
More than 60% of councils failed to prosecute a single motorist for misusing a blue badge for disabled drivers in 2017-18 - despite a growin...
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NSW Police ready for biggest night of the year
December 31, 2018. NSW Police Force Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Walton and NSW Ambulance Service Chief Superintendent Evan Clark speakin...
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Thousands flock to Sydney’s CBD ahead of NYE fireworks
Around one million people are expected to flock to Sydney's CBD to witness the New Year's Eve celebrations. Sydney’s fireworks displ...
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‘Stop playing Russian roulette with your lives’
QUEENSLANDERS have been urged to stay away from drugs following the death of a Brisbane man at a music festival. from National | Daily Tel...
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How do tropical cyclones get their names?
This video explains the history of naming tropical cyclones, beginning in 1887. The BOM names storms in the Australian region from Nationa...
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Man left with spinal injuries after fall at rock pools
PARAMEDICS are on scene at Currumbin rock pools after a male was reported to have fallen. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2L...
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RAW: Tow truck rams Vic police
Supplied footage obtained on December 31, 2018 of a truck racing-off after allegedly ramming Victoria Police officers in Somerton. Two polic...
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RAW: Police arrest four over stolen Qld car
Supplied footage obtained on December 31, 2018 of body-camera footage showing police chasing and arresting three teens and a 20-year-old in ...
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Police Arrest Alleged Teen Theives After High-Speed Highway Chase
Police arrested three teenagers and an adult male after a 130km/h car chase west of Brisbane, Queensland, on December 30. This dramatic foot...
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Riot Police Confront Protesters at Bosnia Rally After Student Death
Dozens of riot police confronted citizens protesting in Bosnia’s capital Banja Luka on December 30 after the mysterious death of a 21-year-o...
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Mum unaware daughter is dead
The mother of an 18-year-old killed in a horror collision with semi-trailer may not be aware her daughter is dead, after spending more than ...
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‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case
By WALT BOGDANICH and MICHAEL FORSYTHE from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GMPX00
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Moment that made our mouths drop
Careers were ended, hearts were broken and a secret baby was revealed … yep, 2018 was another wild year filled with plenty of shocks in the ...
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How streaming has hijacked our charts
As a slew of songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s dominate the top 50, it’s time we asked if streaming services are turning the ARIA charts in...
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Miley and Liam’s ‘family honeymoon’
Following their secret nuptials just before Christmas, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were keen to prove that their big day was strictly abo...
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High rise building collapse in Russia claims at least 2 lives. Video: RT
At least two people died and 10 were rescued after a section of a high rise housing apartment collapsed in the early hours of Monday in the ...
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Blast survivors cry out from under rubble
Rescue services in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk are scrambling to find survivors after a suspected natural gas blast caused the partial ...
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Why sleeping in is better for women than men
Did you indulge in a lie-in this morning? Was it with your partner? A pet? Both? from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EXQpGg
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Lion escapes, kills zoo keeper
A lion has killed a young woman at a wildlife conservatory in North Carolina after it got loose from a locked space, the centre said. from...
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The chaos within the White House
He was brought in to be the “adult in the room” — a respected figure who could wrangle Donald Trump, force the President to focus on the big...
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South Korea officials claim Kim Jong Un is open to talks
South Korean officials claim North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to meet with their President to discuss peace on the peninsula in a r...
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‘Millions at risk’ from resistant malaria
A drug resistant strain of malaria has spread from Cambodia across south-east Asia, putting potentially millions of people at risk from the ...
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Man allegedly kills girlfriend and her kids
An American man shot to death his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother in the home they all shared, police said on Saturday. ...
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California ‘house of horrors’ up for sale
The family home where a California couple are alleged to have imprisoned and tortured 12 of their children has been put up for auction - wit...
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Year in Review: Top 10 stories that captivated online readers in 2018
From the tsunami that devastated Indonesia to Prince Harry’s sweet gesture to an Australian war widow — we look back at the headlines that h...
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Turpin family ‘House of Horrors’ goes quietly up for sale
The California home where David and Louise Turpin are accused of torturing their 13 children has been quietly put up for auction — with no m...
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Bali’s Mount Agung volcano erupts again
Tourists and locals have been warned to keep clear of the volcano which has been spewing ash from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2LH9dL8
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Year in Review: Top 10 stories that captivated online readers in 2018
From the tsunami that devastated Indonesia to Prince Harry’s sweet gesture to an Australian war widow — we look back at the headlines that h...
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Nuclear tyrant or global statesman? Kim Jong Un's 2019 game plan for North Korea awaits
Kim Jong Un shocked the world in 2018 by transforming his image from nuclear-armed tyrant to global statesman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel ...
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At least 15 killed as Bangladesh election turns violent
At least 15 people were killed in election-related clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday, local police officials told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Ch...
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Sunday, December 30, 2018
Journal Editorial Report: The Trump Year in Foreign Policy
Paul Gigot interviews General Jack Keane from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ETKQcs
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Journal Editorial Report: The State of the Trump Presidency
The past year's wins, near-misses and failures. from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EXbYGF
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Scottish Borders minibus crash victim named
The man who died after a minibus overturned in the Scottish Borders was on an outing with friends, police have said. from The Latest News ...
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The retro sport making a comeback on the Coast
A NOSTALGIC sport is making a comeback on the Gold Coast as people of all ages find joy in rollerskating again. from National | Daily Tele...
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Coast ‘best place to be’ for New Year’s
THE Gold Coast is the best place to welcome in the New Year according to weather experts. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2G...
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Townsville in for a bucking good New Years
A HUGE number of competitors has compelled the organisers of the Bartlett Park New Year’s Eve 4B Rodeo to start the event two hours early. ...
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The most-clicked stories of 2018
FROM huge weather events to small-town tragedies and national mysteries, the Townsville Bulletin delivered some big headlines in 2018. fro...
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Coast’s love for Big Bash could deliver franchise
GOLD Coast cricket fans are so far passing the test if they deserve their own Big Bash team according to Metricon Stadium general manager Ti...
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Cyclone threat for North set to just miss New Years celebrations
TOWNSVILLE residents should enjoy good weather tonight to celebrate new year but a potential cyclone may soon change things. from National...
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Thousands March in Belgrade for Fourth Week in a Row
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on December 29 for a fourth consecutive week of anti-government prote...
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Turtles Rescued After Being Stranded Inland by Indonesian Tsunami
Turtles left stranded inland after a tsunami hit the coasts of Java and Sumatra on December 22 were returned to the sea by volunteer groups ...
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Vladimir Putin ‘open to dialogue’ with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for talks with the United States, the leader extending an olive branch to his US count...
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‘50-50’ chance Brexit ‘won’t happen’
Britain’s chances of leaving the European Union are only “50-50” if MPs reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, a senior minister w...
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Cannabis 'twice as strong as a decade ago'
Cannabis resin and herbal cannabis have doubled in potency in a decade, according to a pan-European study. from The Latest News from the U...
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Locked up in the country where suicide is still a crime
Last year Ifeanyi Ugokwe was arrested and locked up for weeks. His crime: he tried to take his own life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Worl...
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Turpin ‘House of Horrors’ up for sale
The California home where a couple are accused of torturing their 13 children — keeping some of them shackled to their beds in America’s “Ho...
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Party time for New Year’s Eve
Have a look at the events taking place in the Geelong region on New Year’s Eve to see where you can celebrate the arrival of 2019 from Nat...
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Revellers warned to be responsible
POLICE will be out in full force tonight to ensure partygoers have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve. from National | Daily Telegraph http:...
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Which day in 2018 had record number of alcohol poisonings?
England's good run in this summer's World Cup sparked wild celebrations with hundreds of drunk fans apparently setting a new record ...
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Where to go, what to wear for NYE
HUNDREDS of extra police will hit the streets and specialists will be on standby for New Year celebrations when thousands of revellers gathe...
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'Ice man' Putin plays hockey in Red Square
Vladimir Putin has been showcasing his ice hockey skills by taking part in a game in Moscow's Red Square. from The Latest News from th...
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Ariana Grande 'politely turns down damehood'
Ariana Grande has reportedly turned down a damehood offered following her response to the bombing at her Manchester Arena concert. from Th...
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Investigation launched after pet French bulldog dies on Virgin flight
Virgin Australia insists a French Bulldog which died on a boxing day flight to Sydney wasn't left out in the sun. from The West Austra...
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New train carriages with better wifi and charge points on way
The next train to depart from platform one... may soon have better wifi and phone charge points as hundreds of new and refurbished carriages...
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2018: Biggest celeb breakups of the year
While 2018 might have been the year of the surprise celebrity engagement, it was also a year where breakups blindsided fans. from Life | D...
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Cyclone warning issued for far north Qld
A Cyclone Watch has been issued for parts of far north Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, with a category 2 cyclone expected to form ...
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North Dakota’s ‘Holy Cows’ Captured in Christmas Message
The Duchsherer family in Balfour, North Dakota, shared a special Christmas message on December 25, showing drone footage of cattle on their ...
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Tropical Depression Usman Brings Flash Flooding to Philippines
Flash flooding hit the province of Camarines Sur in the Philippines on Saturday, December 29, after tropical depression Usman made landfall,...
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New Years Eve confetti test run in New York
Organisers in New York have given crowds in Time Square a taste of the city's upcoming New Year's Eve celebrations, dropping confett...
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Fresh group of suspected migrants spotted on Kent beach
Sky News has seen evidence of six suspected migrants being met by UK border officials on a south coast beach this morning. from The Latest...
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Thousands Gather in Belgrade for Fourth Week of Anti-Government Protests
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on December 29 for a fourth consecutive week of anti-government prote...
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People urged to ‘plan ahead’ for Sydney New Years Eve celebrations
Organisers are promising this year's New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney will be the biggest and brightest, with more pyrotechnics...
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Why are more migrants trying to cross Channel this Christmas?
The Channel migrant story has dominated the news in recent days - so what has been going on? Here's an in-depth guide. from The Latest...
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'Vast majority' of bacon contains cancer-causing chemicals
Campaigners are urging the government to do more to rid the cancer risk from processed meats such as bacon and ham. from The Latest News f...
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Tennis bad boy a hit with sick kids
AUSTRALIAN tennis star Nick Kyrgios spent the afternoon before his tournament title defence match in Brisbane hanging out with sick children...
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2019 coming in hotter than ever
Get ready to bring in 2019 in a pool of sweat, because forecasters say the heatwave most Aussies have been struggling with is due to stick a...
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Tradition’s role in food future
Join us at the Mercury’s Live-in-Conversation on the role of tradition on our food future at The Taste of Tasmania on Wednesday at 11.30am a...
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Coast family’s desperate bid to save sick pup
A GOLD Coast family were in the midst of Christmas celebrations when their six-month old puppy Biggie Smalls started throwing up. from Nat...
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Police emergency unfolding along Grove St, Cairns
POLICE have gathered along a Cairns street where an emergency involving an apparent gunman is unfolding. from National | Daily Telegraph h...
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Brexit is 50-50 if MPs reject May's deal - Fox
The chance of Brexit happening is "50-50" if the prime minister's withdrawal agreement is rejected by MPs, Brexiteer Liam Fox ...
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With an eye to power and profit, Beijing is building influence in the Arctic
In its quest to become a global superpower, China has regularly become entangled in territorial disputes with its neighbors, butting up agai...
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Armed forces 'stand ready' over Channel migrants
The armed forces "stand ready" if needed to prevent migrants crossing the channel from France, the defence secretary has declared....
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Why motorists are getting fines for crimes they did not commit
Thousands of number plates are being cloned by criminals, with innocent drivers receiving fines for offences they did not commit. from The...
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Swiss man arrested for 'training' murderers of female hikers
A Swiss man has been arrested in Morocco on suspicion of training the murderers of two Scandinavian women. from The Latest News from the U...
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Trump accused of 'reaching new lows' with tweets about migrants
Donald Trump has blamed the Democrats for the recent deaths of two immigrant children in US custody as the second week of a government shutd...
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Ab Fab star Lumley 'heartbroken' after June Whitfield dies
Actress Dame June Whitfield, best known for her role in the long-running sitcom Terry And June, has died at the age of 93. from The Latest...
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Iceland bridges criticised months before crash killed three Britons
The crash in Iceland that killed three British tourists happened on a type of bridge identified by authorities as out of date and potentiall...
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How will EU do? The big fat Brexit quiz of 2018
It's the most important, and to a lot of people, the most boring issue of our time. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the Wo...
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Revealed: The weirdest calls Britons have made to the Foreign Office
The Foreign Office received more than 330,000 calls from Britons who needed help overseas this year. from The Latest News from the UK and ...
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Sunday's national newspaper front pages
from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2GJijbr
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Man who saved 350 Jewish children during WWII dies aged 108
A man who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Second World War has died at the age of 108. from The Latest News from the UK and A...
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An Israeli Soldier Killed a Medic in Gaza. We Investigated the Fatal Shot.
By YOUSUR AL-HLOU, MALACHY BROWNE, JOHN WOO and DAVID M. HALBFINGER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EUlsTb
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China to Retry Canadian on Drug Charge Amid Diplomatic Spat
By CHRIS BUCKLEY and DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EQtvAx
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Bangladeshis Must Choose ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ in Election
By MARIA ABI-HABIB and JULFIKAR ALI MANIK from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LHjpmE
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Charles’ secret romance with Di’s sister
In a story with eerie similarities to The Other Boleyn Girl, Prince Charles had his sights set on Diana Spencer’s older sister long before h...
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Absolutely Fabulous star dies
Joanna Lumley has led the tributes to Dame June Whitfield after the Absolutely Fabulous actor passed away aged 93. from Life | Daily Teleg...
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Serena’s daughter steals the spotlight
Adorable Alexis Olympia Ohanian couldn’t decide whether to support her mum or aunt during an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi — so she settled ...
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Barack’s sweet shout-out to Michelle
‘Happy wife, happy life’ is more than a clichéd platitude — just ask Barack Obama. from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2CHfxQ5
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Usher files for divorce
Usher has filed for divorce from estranged wife Grace Miguel nine months after announcing their separation. from Life | Daily Telegraph ht...
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TV chef fired over ‘horses***’ comment
Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern has been axed from prime time on the Travel Channel amid the controversy over his assertion that Chinese f...
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Meghan, Harry’s NYE plans revealed
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have enjoyed an incredible year after exchanging vows to become husband and wife. from Life | Daily Telegra...
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Pill warning for festival-goers
FALLS Festival patrons have been sent an urgent text message warning of potentially lethal orange pills in circulation. from National | Da...
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Calls to scrap lockout laws: Year in Review
The NSW government is being urged to scrap Sydney's controversial 'lock out laws,' which critics claim is responsible for a dras...
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December 2018 Big Wet
Flooded rivers, creeks parks and roads around Cairns during December 2018 record rainfall. VIDEO: STEWART MCLEAN from National | Daily Tel...
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Successes, scandals and showbiz send offs: Year in Review
Entertainment reporter Samantha Dawson runs through a tumultmous year in showbiz, which included the rise of the #METOO movement, the death ...
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Rain to stay away for NYE celebrations
DON’T be put off by the morning rumbles — New Year’s Eve festivities are set to go off with a bang thanks to a stellar weather forecast. f...
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NZ welcomes baby Neve: Year in Review
New Zealand Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern made history by becoming only the second woman to give birth while in office. from National | Da...
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Brexit dividing the British isles: Year in Review
Brexit has dominated the UK political agenda in 2018, with the controversy surrounding conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's deal wi...
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Meghan and Harry’s trip down under: Year in Review
A baby on the way, the Invictus Games and much needed drought relief was part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's memorable royal trip t...
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From droughts to floods in Australia: Year in Review
2018 began with a cyclone and heavy rain, but much of this year was marked by a drought that devastated Australia's south east. from N...
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A testing time in Canberra: Coalition’s year in review
It was a turbulent year in federal politics, with the demise of Malcolm Turnbull's prime ministership, the loss of Wentworth and the def...
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Kensington Palace release favourite moments of 2018
Kesington Palace releases their favourite moments of 2018. from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EVK7XG
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Thousands protest against Serbian president
Thousands of people have marched in the Serbian capital of Belgrade, protesting the country’s president. Critics says President Aleksandar V...
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What happened to Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland?
A man suspected of “training” the men who allegedly beheaded two Scandinavian tourists has been arrested, as the girls’ final days were reve...
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What really happened to Michael Schumacher
The mountain cop who led the rescue of stricken Michael Schumacher has opened up about the star’s devastating skiing accident. from World ...
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New vision released of Mount Etna eruption
New vision has been released of the eruption of Italy’s Mt Etna, which caused a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Sicily’s east coast. The eruptio...
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New twist in Morocco tourist killer probe
A Swiss man suspected of “training” the men who allegedly beheaded two Scandinavian tourists has been arrested, as details of the girls’ fin...
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Man caught after tarmac chaos
Germany’s Hanover airport temporarily suspended flights on Saturday after a man drove onto the apron area before police stopped his car befo...
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Cold Pursuits: A Scientist’s Quest to Uncover Antarctica’s Secrets
For three decades scientist Peter Doran has collected environmental data in Antarctica. This year he is leading a project that uses aerial s...
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Trump claims ‘big progress’ with China
US President Donald Trump has touted “big progress” after a phone call with his Chinese counterpart on trade, after the tariff war between t...
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Suspected militants killed following deadly bombing in Egypt
Authorities in Egypt say 40 suspected militants have been killed a day after a deadly bomb attack targeting tourists. The alleged terrorists...
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14th suspect arrested in Morocco tourist beheadings
A 14th person was arrested Saturday in connection with the beheading deaths of two Scandinavian tourists, according to the state-run Maghreb...
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American doctor monitored in US after possible exposure to Ebola in Congo
An American was possibly exposed to Ebola while recently providing medical assistance in Congo, according to a release from the University o...
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Report: Egypt security forces kill 40 suspected terrorists in raids
Egyptian security forces killed 40 alleged terrorists in raids in the Giza and North Sinai regions early Saturday, state media reported, a d...
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Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin
The soundtrack to this year’s Sydney Harbour Bridge will include a tribute to a music legend who died this year. from The West Australian ...
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Foreign cyberattack hits major US newspapers
A cyberattack that appears to have originated from outside the US caused major printing and delivery disruptions at several newspapers acros...
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Saturday, December 29, 2018
Tassie firm wins tourism contract
A HOBART planning firm with involvement in the Cradle Mountain and Freycinet master plans has received a $300,000 government contract to hel...
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Rock legend James Reyne announces 2019 national tour
Rock legend James Reyne will return to the stage in 2019 after announcing a huge national tour. The former Australian Crawl frontman, who ha...
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Rock legend James Reyne announces 2019 national tour
Rock legend James Reyne will return to the stage in 2019 after announcing a huge national tour. The former Australian Crawl frontman, who ha...
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Cyclone fears trigger severe weather warning in far north Qld
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of far north Queensland with concerns a cyclone could form off the coast. The system, mov...
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Andrew Strauss's wife dies from cancer
The former director of England cricket Andrew Strauss has confirmed his wife has died after a battle with lung cancer. from The Latest New...
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Fears for missing woman as cyclone looms
FRIENDS were last night praying for a mother-of-two swept away by raging floodwaters in north Queensland. from National | Daily Telegraph ...
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Strictly star injured in 'unprovoked' attack
Strictly star AJ Pritchard and his dancer brother Curtis have been injured in an "unprovoked" attack while on a night out. from ...
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Police seek witnesses to robbery
Police are calling for public assistance after an armed robbery at the Big Bargain Bottleshop at Howrah today. from National | Daily Teleg...
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Sex assault suspect escapes soon after arrest
POLICE are searching for a 25-year-old man who escaped just hours after being taken into custody. from National | Daily Telegraph http://b...
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Mum accused of murdering her twins on Boxing Day appears in court
A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her twins. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://b...
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US doctor allegedly used his sperm, not donors for patient’s insemination
A Florida couple is accusing a retired Vermont doctor of artificially inseminating the woman with his own sperm rather than that of a donor....
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Measles alert issued in Sydney after man infected in Thailand
New South Wales Health is urging people to be on high alert for measles symptoms after a man returned from Thailand, diagnosed with the infe...
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Police admit some Gatwick sightings may have been their drones
Some of the drones spotted near Gatwick Airport during the pre-Christmas disruption may have belonged to police, the chief constable of Suss...
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Mass grave of hundreds of babies to be excavated in Ireland
The bodies of up to 800 infants are to be exhumed as part of an investigation into religious abuses in the Republic of Ireland. from The L...
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Indonesian Rescue Workers Struggle to Access Remote Areas Following Tsunami
Search and rescue efforts continued on December 28, after a deadly tsunami swept the Sunda Strait coastal provinces of Banten and Lampung th...
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Egypt kills 40 'suspects' a day after tourist bus bombing
Security forces in Egypt have killed 40 suspected militants a day after four people died in a bombing on a Vietnamese tourist bus. from Th...
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Oscar-winning songwriter Norman Gimbel dies aged 91
The Oscar and Grammy-winning lyricist Norman Gimbel has died at the age of 91, his family has said. from The Latest News from the UK and A...
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Body identified following axe attack in Perth
WA Police have identified the woman who died after she was reportedly struck with an axe at a home in Perth's southern suburbs. Paramedi...
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Drones found near Gatwick ruled out of disruption probe
Two drones discovered near Gatwick Airport were not behind the pre-Christmas disruption, police have confirmed. from The Latest News from ...
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Wild Oats XI victory confirmed after protest dismissal
A record ninth line honours victory for Wild Oats XI has been confirmed after a protest from Sydney to Hobart race officials was dismissed. ...
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Foundation Cane reaches milestone
FINALS have just about been taken off the agenda for the Hobart Hurricanes but foundation member Corinne Hall insists there is still plenty ...
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‘Our darkest hour’: Angry’s tearful thanks
Rocker Gary “Angry” Anderson has tearfully thanked supporters months after his son was allegedly beaten to death by a friend in Sydney’s nor...
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Black Mirror fans try to get head around interactive episode
Social media users are hard at work exploring an interactive episode of science fiction series Black Mirror, which essentially allows viewer...
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Skipper speaks after Wild Oats XI survives Syd-Hob protest
December 29, 2018. Wild Oats XI Skipper Mark Richards speaks to reporters after a protest against the yacht was thrown out. It was Wild Oats...
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Facebook’s Fall and the ‘Bitcoin Bubble’: Year in Tech
From Facebook's fall to the 'Bitcoin Bubble', 2018 was an eventful year in technology. The year saw the Cambridge Analytica firm...
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Facebook’s Fall and the ‘Bitcoin Bubble’: Year in Tech
From Facebook's fall to the 'Bitcoin Bubble', 2018 was an eventful year in technology. The year saw the Cambridge Analytica firm...
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Kevin Spacey case takes new twist
Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault case has taken a new turn a day after part of his legal team’s strategy to defend him was revealed. from Lif...
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Miley’s dad posts candid photos
More photos have emerged from Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus’ wedding day, which has been described as “perfect”. from Life | Daily Telegr...
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Jolie drops hint about political career
Angelina Jolie hinted on Friday that she might enter politics — and even seek the White House. from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2...
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Inside Kimye’s $20m Miami apartment
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have quietly bought a $AUD19.8 million apartment ($US14 million) at Miami’s gleaming “billionaire beach bunker...
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Queen’s touching Christmas gesture
The Queen put on a private Christmas Day church service for Zara Tindall after her 2016 miscarriage, her husband Mike has revealed. from L...
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Meghan ‘bragged’ about marijuana
MEGHAN Markle boasted to friends how she’d serve illegal marijuana at her first wedding. from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Q8SXD2
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Along a Road of Sorrow, a Toddler Lost Her Name, Her Family and Her Life
By MUJIB MASHAL and FAHIM ABED from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2SpBBUz
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