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Boris optimistic on Brexit deal, EU baulks

The EU being “a bit negative” on renegotiating the Irish backstop because they believe parliament will block a no-deal Brexit, British PM Boris Johnson says.

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Italy PM Conte resigns amid political row

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte has announced he will step down and accused League party chief Matteo Salvini of orchestrating turmoil to advance his own interests.

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Canadian teens shot final video message

A mobile phone with a video shot by Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky could hold the key to why they embarked on a killing spree in Canada.

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Canadian teens shot final video message

A mobile phone with a video shot by Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky could hold the key to why they embarked on a killing spree in Canada.

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UK’s Johnson pushes EU for new Brexit deal

British PM Boris Johnson has written to the EU to suggest replacing the backstop with alternative arrangements by the end of a post-Brexit transition period.

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Trump calls on Fed to cut interest rates

US President Donald Trump is keeping up pressure on the Fed and its chair, calling for a full percentage cut in interest rates to enhance the global economy.

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NY police fire officer for fatal chokehold

A white New York police officer who placed a black man, Eric Garner, in a fatal chokehold has been fired after five years, sparking anger from the police union.

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US urges China to respect Hong Kong laws

Mike Pence has echoed President Donald Trump is urging China to respect Hong Kong’s laws amid mass protest but its mouthpiece tabloid has warned the US off.

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20 Aug 2019

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US delays ban on firms trading with Huawei

The US has further delayed by another 90 days a ban that prohibits American companies from trading with Chinese tech giant Huawei amid the US-China trade war.

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20 Aug 2019

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Jakarta to hold probe after Papuan protest

Violent protests have erupted in Indonesia’s Papua province in response to claims of racist abuse and physical mistreatment of students from the country’s east.

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19 Aug 2019

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Demand to recall UK parliament over Brexit

Britain’s opposition Labour Party is demanding that parliament be recalled from its summer break to discuss Brexit and avoid a no-deal outcome.

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19 Aug 2019

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Trump dismisses fears of a recession in US

Donald Trump has been offering an optimistic view of the US economy despite recent market doldrums, saying consumers are ‘loaded up with money’.

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19 Aug 2019

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More mass protests planned in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement has pulled back from violent confrontations with police, with a huge peaceful march at the weekend.

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19 Aug 2019

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Islamic State claims Afghan wedding blast

Responsibility for the Kabul wedding blast that killed at least 63 people has been claimed by the Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan.

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18 Aug 2019

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No-deal Brexit:food, fuel, drugs shortages

Britain is facing fuel, food and medicine shortages if it leaves the EU without a deal, UK government documents leaked to the Sunday Times show.

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18 Aug 2019

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Arrests at right-wing rally in Portland

Right-wing and anti-fascist factions have clashed in Portland, Oregon as police struggled to keep the opposing groups apart and 13 people were arrested.

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18 Aug 2019

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Hong Kong protesters rally in heavy rain

Another pro-democracy rally is underway in Hong Kong as protesters gather under a downpour.

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18 Aug 2019

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Aust boy remembered at La Rambla ceremony

An emotional ceremony has been held on the anniversary of the 2017 Barcelona terror attacks to remember the 16 victims, including Australian boy Julian Cadman.

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18 Aug 2019

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Sudan protesters sign power-sharing deal

Sudan’s protesters have signed a final power-sharing deal with the army, paving the way for a civilian-led government following the overthrow of its president.

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18 Aug 2019