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Maldives oppn candidate claims victory

Opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has claimed victory in the Maldives’ presidential election, reportedly winning 58.3 per cent of the vote.

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Pope prays for victims of Nazis, Soviets

The Pope has called for vigilance against “any whiff” of resurgent anti-Semitism as he paid tribute to the victims of the Nazis and Soviets in Lithuania.

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Kavanaugh’s accuser agrees to testify

The woman who has accused Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of assault has agreed to testify before the Senate committee on Thursday.

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Kavanaugh’s accuser agrees to testify

The woman who has accused Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of assault has agreed to testify before the Senate committee on Thursday.

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Strawberry contamination crisis hits NZ

The Choice brand of strawberries from WA has been pulled from New Zealand shelves after a customer found needles in a punnet, with local police investigating.

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Trump set to rattle foes, friends at UN

An unrepentant US President Donald Trump is expected to rattle his foes and friends alike when he makes an appearance at the UN pushing “America First”.

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US rejects Iran blame over parade attack

UN ambassador Nikki Haley says Tehran must look closer to home for those behind an attack at a parade and that the US is not looking for regime change in Iran

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Needles found in strawberries in NZ

Needles have been found in Australian strawberries being sold at a New Zealand supermarket, prompting the brand to be pulled from shelves.

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May vows to hold nerve on Brexit impasse

The Sunday Times reports that Theresa May’s aides had begun contingency planning for a November snap election to help save the Brexit talks and her job.

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Cambage leads Opals to win over Nigeria

A powerhouse performance from Liz Cambage has helped Australia to a flying start in their opening Women’s World Cup match in Spain.

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22 Sep 2018

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Attack on Iran military parade kills 25

Twenty five people have been killed in a gun attack on a military parade in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.

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22 Sep 2018

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James Ricketson leaving Cambodia

Australian filmmaker James Ricketson is expected to arrive in Australia on Sunday night, after being granted a royal pardon in Cambodia.

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22 Sep 2018

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‘Key allies’ want FBI docs blocked: Trump

Former Trump foreign relations aide George Papadopoulos alleges the Australian and UK governments do not want Russia probe documents declassified.

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22 Sep 2018

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More flooding feared for South Carolina

Flood waters are still menacing the Carolinas region of the US, a week after Hurricane Florence.

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22 Sep 2018

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UK urges EU to seek Brexit compromise

Britain’s foreign secretary says the EU should work with Britain to try to find a way to make Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposals work.

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22 Sep 2018

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James Ricketson pardoned in Cambodia

The family of Australian film maker James Ricketson say they’re “relieved and excited” he’s been given a royal pardon after being jailed for spying in Cambodia.

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21 Sep 2018

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Vietnam’s President Quang dead at 61

Vietnam’s 61-year-old President Tran Dai Quang has died from a serious illness.

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21 Sep 2018

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Female shooter dead after killing 3 in US

A woman has killed three people at a pharmacy chain’s distribution centre in Maryland and then turned the gun on herself, police say.

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21 Sep 2018

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Kim wants another summit with Trump

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is keen to meet US President Donald Trump a second time to discuss denuclearisation, but wants an official end to the Korean War.

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21 Sep 2018