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Ukrainian President orders troops onto highest alert
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The order follows Russian allegations of a Ukrainian incursion into Crimea.
Man scales Trump Tower using suction cups
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A man has spent more than two hours scaling the glass facade of Trump Tower before police officers grabbed him.
Swedish prosecutors to quiz Julian Assange
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WikiLeaks founder will be questioned by Swedish prosecutors inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London, in a possible breakthrough over his case.
Victorian MP barred from land of his birth over human rights remarks
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Cambodia has banned a Cambodian-born Victorian MP for his strong criticisms of the government of long-ruling Prime Minister Hun Sen.
We're turning a blind eye to war crimes on our doorstep
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Why have those with the ultimate responsibility for the slaying of 1400 Timorese never been brought to justice?
Dubai air crash survivor wins $1m in lottery six days later
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A survivor of the Dubai plane crash has been called the "world's luckiest man" after he won $1 million on a lottery six days later.
China says new satellite will help safeguard interests at sea: Chinese media
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A newly launched satellite will help China protect its maritime interests, the official China Daily newspaper reported on Thursday amid growing tensions over disputed territory in the South China Sea.
Palace life has been no fairytale for Japan's Crown Princess
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While Crown Prince Naruhito is seen as ready for the throne, his wife Masako has struggled as Crown Princess.
Hack of Democrats' accounts wider than initially feared
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Agents have begun notifying a long list of Democratic officials that the Russians may have breached their personal accounts.
Baby-faced Duke becomes UK's third-richest man overnight
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Until now the new Duke had lived a life of relative obscurity. His sudden elevation will put him in the spotlight as never before.
DNCLeak: Five times WikiLeaks and Russia have crossed paths
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WikiLeaks and Russia just seem to keep crossing paths - here is a list of highlights.
US cop fatally shoots 73-year-old woman in role-play activity
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A 73-year-old woman was shot dead after volunteering to take part in a police demonstration in Florida.
Irishman puts in ferry-stopping entry to 2016 world's worst driver award
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There are still four months of the year to run but one Irishman is going to take some beating in the race for 2016's worst piece of driving.
Crushed in polls by Hillary Clinton, Trump talks of 'rigged election'
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Polls say that for each Democrat voter who shifts to Trump, two Republicans are getting behind Clinton, raising a real possibility of a wave of Clinton Republicans.
North Korea 'feeding workers crystal meth' to speed up skyscraper project
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North Korean workers are being given a methamphetamine-based drug in the hope it will speed up a major construction project, according to reports.
Clinton blasts Trump for 'inciting of violence', Republicans shaken
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Clinton's comments added to a growing outcry over Trump's remarks on Tuesday at a North Carolina rally.
Qatar wanted a team for the Rio Olympics, so it headhunted one
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Two thirds of Qatar's 39-member team is imported from multiple countries.
Brazil's senate votes to indict President Dilma Rousseff
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The Rio Olympics 2016 may be on in Rio, but in Brasilia another big event is capturing the attention of the Brazilian population.
Two planes land safely at Brussels airport after bomb threats
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Two aircraft landed safely at Brussels' Zaventem airport after receiving bomb threats, the Belgian state broadcaster VRT reported on Wednesday evening.
Baghdad hospital fire kills 12 babies
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A fire sparked by electrical wiring at a Baghdad hospital has killed 12 newborn babies, Iraqi authorities say.
High risk of terrorism financing through charities: report
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Justice Minister urges Australians to ensure they are donating to legitimate charities in the wake of a report on terrorism funding.
Forest fires kill three people on Madeira, 1000 evacuated
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Fanned by strong winds, the fires have destroyed about 40 homes and a five-star hotel
WikiLeaks and conspiracy: organisation offers reward to find killer of DNC employee
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American victim's father Joel Rich said that the WikiLeaks reward seemed to legitimise the rumour mill.
Vietnam 'moves rocket launchers into South China Sea'
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Western officials say Vietnam has discreetly fortified several of its islands in the disputed South China Sea with new mobile rocket launchers.
A horrible day: Donald Trump's words are sinister, even with spin
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It was a sinister moment in a campaign already replete with ugliness. And it put the spotlight back on Donald Trump.