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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
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EU Presents 5-Year Strategy to Tackle Illegal Immigration, Overhaul Border Management
‘We must notably sustain the reduction in illegal arrivals,’ the EU Commission’s executive vice-president said.
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US Eases Some Venezuela Oil Sanctions
The Venezuelan National Assembly earlier reversed decades of socialist policies.
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iTunes Appears to Reverse Ban on Chart Topping Song Linked to One Nation Film
Holly Valance’s track is a reworking of her early 2000s piece, ‘Kiss Kiss.’
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Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest
The Western Australian MP said he did not have enough support to become opposition leader.
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Aussies Can Now Apply for Faster US Airport Processing
‘Global Entry is now accepting applications from all eligible Australian citizens,’ said the U.S. Embassy in Australia.
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New Zealand Declines Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation
While seeing a role for the Board in Gaza, New Zealand says there’s not enough clarity around how it would operate in relation to the United Nations.
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Federal Government to Provide Extra $25 Billion to Fund Public Hospitals
The new overall deal provides $219.6 billion over five years.
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Australian Minister Says Officials Closely Monitoring Indian Nipah Virus Outbreak
‘We’re engaging with other authorities internationally, including the World Health Organisation (WHO),’ said Health Minister Mark Butler.
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‘Bluey’ Tops US Streaming Charts for 2nd Year Running
The Australian series beat Grey’s Anatomy and Stranger Things to stay number one.
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Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split
Ley has reapportioned responsibilities among existing spokespeople, with new appointments delayed until Parliament sits in February
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Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Firmly Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day
Both national holidays coincide on Jan. 26.
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Queensland Pulls Support for Major Wind Farm Project
State-owned generator CleanCo said the project no longer aligned with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities.
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Venezuela Approves Oil Law Reform to Ease State’s Grip and Lure Private Investors
The reform creates a new framework for private investment to help develop the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
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Anti-Jewish Graffiti Discovered Near Site of Bondi Beach Massacre
A Jewish community leader says the incident is proof that anti-Semitism efforts are not working.
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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
|
EU Presents 5-Year Strategy to Tackle Illegal Immigration, Overhaul Border Management
‘We must notably sustain the reduction in illegal arrivals,’ the EU Commission’s executive vice-president said.
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US Eases Some Venezuela Oil Sanctions
The Venezuelan National Assembly earlier reversed decades of socialist policies.
|
iTunes Appears to Reverse Ban on Chart Topping Song Linked to One Nation Film
Holly Valance’s track is a reworking of her early 2000s piece, ‘Kiss Kiss.’
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Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest
The Western Australian MP said he did not have enough support to become opposition leader.
|
Aussies Can Now Apply for Faster US Airport Processing
‘Global Entry is now accepting applications from all eligible Australian citizens,’ said the U.S. Embassy in Australia.
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New Zealand Declines Trump’s Board of Peace Invitation
While seeing a role for the Board in Gaza, New Zealand says there’s not enough clarity around how it would operate in relation to the United Nations.
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Federal Government to Provide Extra $25 Billion to Fund Public Hospitals
The new overall deal provides $219.6 billion over five years.
|
Australian Minister Says Officials Closely Monitoring Indian Nipah Virus Outbreak
‘We’re engaging with other authorities internationally, including the World Health Organisation (WHO),’ said Health Minister Mark Butler.
|
‘Bluey’ Tops US Streaming Charts for 2nd Year Running
The Australian series beat Grey’s Anatomy and Stranger Things to stay number one.
|
Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split
Ley has reapportioned responsibilities among existing spokespeople, with new appointments delayed until Parliament sits in February
|
Lawyer for Mysterious Chinese Heiress Firmly Rejects ‘Body Double’ Claims
The lawyer also rejected speculation that Yang’s wealth could exempt her from legal consequences.
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Questions Raised After MPs Mark India Republic Day on Australia Day
Both national holidays coincide on Jan. 26.
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Queensland Pulls Support for Major Wind Farm Project
State-owned generator CleanCo said the project no longer aligned with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities.
|
Venezuela Approves Oil Law Reform to Ease State’s Grip and Lure Private Investors
The reform creates a new framework for private investment to help develop the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
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Anti-Jewish Graffiti Discovered Near Site of Bondi Beach Massacre
A Jewish community leader says the incident is proof that anti-Semitism efforts are not working.
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