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Signs of trouble in Crimea: What's Putin up to?
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Tensions are rising between Russia and the Ukraine over Crimea and Western analysts are looking for clues as to Putin's next move.
Canada attack by man linked to Anzac Day plot thwarted
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Aaron Driver had been arrested and his activities restricted. But on Wednesday his radicalisation ended in death.
Day of terror in Thailand
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At least four people have been killed in southern Thailand in 12 hours of terror.
Major 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu: USGS
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for areas close to the quake.
DNC hack: Congressional leaders were briefed a year ago
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US intelligence flagged a year ago that Russian hackers were attacking the Democratic Party
We have to consider that Trump is stupid
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'It's the economy, stupid' was the slogan behind Bill Clinton's 1992 White House triumph; but in Campaign 2016 it's becoming more about stupid – and his name is Donald Trump.
Greenland shark may live four centuries
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Females astoundingly did not reach sexual maturation until they were at least 134 years old.
Trump campaign sued after staffer allegedly pulled a gun
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After complaining to local and regional campaign leadership, Vincent Bordini learned that at least four other people had experience the same thing with the staffer.
Ten months on, Tamara Schmidt's death remains a mystery
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Ten months after Brisbane mother-of-four Tamara Schmidt was found dead in New Zealand, police are no closer to providing answers.
Daughter of shot president slams 'horrifying' Trump comments
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Patti Davis responded to the GOP presidential nominee's suggestion that "Second Amendment people" could maybe find a way to stop Hillary Clinton.
Two explosions hit Thailand tourist resort town of Hua Hin
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Two bombs exploded in the upscale seaside resort town on Thursday evening.
Hillary Clinton makes big pitch for 'the little guy'
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Workers' anxiety over trade deals has become a central theme in the 2016 election, and Clinton has pledged to do more for workers and the middle-class.
'We do not need tears... we need action'
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A handful of Syrian doctors still working in rebel-held Aleppo have made an extraordinary plea to the American president.
Trump calls Obama, Clinton the 'MVPs' of Islamic State
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"ISIS will hand her the MVP award," said Donald Trump. "Her only competition is Barack Obama."
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.