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Australian bushfires hit Sydney suburbs

Australian bushfires hit Sydney suburbs

Bushfires raging across eastern Australia on Tuesday singed the Sydney suburbs, where firefighters were forced to scramble planes and helicopters…
Australians trapped by bushfires told ‘too late to leave’

Australians trapped by bushfires told ‘too late to leave’

Dozens of fires fanned by gale-force winds, scorching temperatures and tinder-dry bushland burned out of control in eastern Australia on…
Protesters hit Hong Kong commute as western powers urge restraint

Protesters hit Hong Kong commute as western powers urge restraint

Hong Kong protesters struck the city’s transport network for a second day running on Tuesday as western powers voiced concern…
UK’s Farage withdraws Brexit threat to PM Johnson

UK’s Farage withdraws Brexit threat to PM Johnson

Populist Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage on Monday withdrew his threat to challenge the governing Conservatives at every seat in…
Spain’s repeat election fails to break deadlock

Spain’s repeat election fails to break deadlock

Spain’s Socialists faced tough talks to form a government Monday after the party emerged on top but weakened from a…
Chile to re-write Pinochet-era constitution in win for protesters

Chile to re-write Pinochet-era constitution in win for protesters

SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The Chilean government has agreed to write a new constitution to replace one dating back to the…
Hong Kong violence prompts reminder that China troops close at hand

Hong Kong violence prompts reminder that China troops close at hand

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police shot and critically wounded a protester and a man was set on fire…
As Trump fumes, public impeachment hearings set to grab spotlight

As Trump fumes, public impeachment hearings set to grab spotlight

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – This week will mark a new and unparalleled chapter in Donald Trump’s tumultuous presidency, as the Democratic-led…
Gambia takes Myanmar to top UN court over Rohingya campaign

Gambia takes Myanmar to top UN court over Rohingya campaign

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Gambia filed a case Monday at the United Nations’ highest court accusing Myanmar of genocide…
Australian court to rule on Wednesday on appeal by Vatican’s former treasurer

Australian court to rule on Wednesday on appeal by Vatican’s former treasurer

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia’s High Court will rule on Wednesday whether to allow a final bid by Vatican former treasurer…
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