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- 7:47AM(AEDT)
One person shot at Oklahoma City airport
Oklahoma's airport has been shut down after at least one person was shot in a parking garage, while police scramble to assess the situation. Read more
- 7:43AM(AEDT)
Work with Asia more after Trump win: Labor
Labor has accused Malcolm Turnbull of chest-beating after Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. Read more
- 7:47AM(AEDT)
Elderly man threatened at gunpoint
Police have released a computer-generated image of a man wanted over a frightening attempted carjacking in Melbourne last month. Read more
- 7:44AM(AEDT)
Copper breaks winning streak, down 0.9%
Copper falls more than three per cent before retracing some ground to close 0.9 per cent lower, as traders take profits and the US dollar steadies. Read more
- 7:44AM(AEDT)
Gold edge higher amid Trump uncertainty
Gold prices edge higher as uncertainty resurfaces over what President-elect Donald Trump's economic policies will actually be. Read more
- 7:44AM(AEDT)
Vic laser removal thief in hairy situation
Police are investigating the theft of a laser hair removal machine from a Melbourne store last month. Read more
- 7:44AM(AEDT)
Finance News Update, what you need to know
Finance News Update, what you need to know Read more
- 7:44AM(AEDT)
Shady characters wanted over Vic theft
Police have released CCTV footage of a burglary at a Melbourne optometrist where $85,000 worth of sunglasses and prescription glasses were stolen. Read more
- 7:44AM(AEDT)
Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest on the Australian share market Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
WA police to wrap up bushfire preparation
A government review of the preparations for bushfire season in WA will wrap up today with the deputy police commissioner speaking to the committee. Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
Kiwi falls as US economy gets boost
A rise in dairy prices at Fonterra's GDT auction hasn't been enough to help the NZ dollar, which has slipped against a strongly performing greenback. Read more
- 7:44AM(AEDT)
2 US men sentenced for trying to aid IS
Two Somali-American men have been sentenced to prison over a bid to help Islamic State. Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
Trade deals 'lightning rod' for anger: ALP
The federal opposition believes trade pacts need to include more worker protections, describing deals as a lightning rod for voter anger in wake of Trump's win. Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
Iceland parties fail to form govt
Iceland is still waiting to form a government, as the leader of its Independence Party fails to make a governing coalition. Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
Man dead after setting Qld home ablaze
A man has died in hospital after ramming his car into a home, splashing accelerant and setting it on fire west of Brisbane. Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
Russia launches big attack on Syria rebels
Russia has brought in its only aircraft carrier to launch a large assault on Syrian rebels. Read more
- 6:14AM(AEDT)
Putin dismisses economy minister - Kremlin
Russia's economy minister says he's innocent after being charged with receiving a $US2 million ($A2.7 million) bribe, but Russia's president has dismissed him. Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
Trump leans toward loyalists for Cabinet
Donald Trump is yet to make any further announcements on who will join his administration, but conservative allies are being touted as likely appointments. Read more
- 7:34AM(AEDT)
Robbie Williams to attend ARIA awards
British singer Robbie Williams will attend the upcoming ARIA Awards while Crowded House will lead a host of Aussie performers from across the musical decades. Read more
- 7:10AM(AEDT)
Trump protesters gather near Supreme Court
Hundreds of demonstrators, mainly young people, are protesting the election of Donald Trump outside the Supreme Court in Washington. Read more
- 5:34AM(AEDT)
N. Korea doesn't care who leads US
North Korea says it doesn't care who is the US president but rather that the perceived hostile approach to its regime is abandoned. Read more
- 4:01AM(AEDT)
Jakarta governor awaits blasphemy decision
Jakarta's governor is expected to find out as soon as Wednesday afternoon as to whether he will face a further inquiry over allegations of blasphemy. Read more
- 2:33AM(AEDT)
France urges Trump to respect climate deal
France is urging President-elect Donald Trump to respect the Paris deal on climate change. Read more
- 2:24AM(AEDT)
Russia denies missile strikes hit Aleppo
Russia is dismissing claims that its air strikes have hit Aleppo. Read more
- 1:41AM(AEDT)
Germany bans Islamic group, raids mosques
Germany has announced a ban of an Islamic group known as "The True Religion" following raids on about 190 mosques, flats and offices across the country. Read more
- 12:13AM(AEDT)
Egypt court rejects ex-pres death sentence
An Egyptian court has overturned deposed president Mohammed Mursi's death sentence, and ordered a retrial. Read more
- 12:13AM(AEDT)
Trump, Putin won't meet until inauguration
Donald Trump will meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin, once he has assumed the office of US president. Read more
- 12:13AM(AEDT)
UK MP murder trial stops as jails meltdown
A prison workers' dispute in the UK has seen the murder trial of UK MP Jo Cox halted, as officials claim the jails are in "meltdown" Read more
- 10:58PM(AEDT)
Strikes hit rebel-held Aleppo after lull
The rebel-held Syrian town of Aleppo is facing heavy bombing again after weeks of relative calm. Read more
- 12:13AM(AEDT)
UN chief 'sure' Trump reconsider climate
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he's sure Donald Trump will understand the seriousness of climate change as president and reconsider his earlier remarks. Read more
- 10:42PM(AEDT)
Queen sends condolence message to NZ
The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the Governor-General of New Zealand following the powerful earthquake that struck the country. Read more
- 10:42PM(AEDT)
HMAS Darwin to aid NZ quake evacuation
The Australian Defence Force will support the evacuation effort in the quake-hit New Zealand town of Kaikoura. Read more
- 10:42PM(AEDT)
Trump wins again - in flagpole stoush
Being president of the United States has its benefits. Especially when you're trying to get your monster flagpole past Scottish planning regulations. Read more
- 10:18PM(AEDT)
Man charged after blast at SA home
A man has been charged after an explosion at a home in Adelaide. Read more
- 10:16PM(AEDT)
Alert levels downgraded for fires in WA
A bushfire watch and act alert for parts of the Shire of Denmark in WA's south has been downgraded to advice level. Read more
- 12:19AM(AEDT)
Assange questioned in embassy again
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being questioned for a second day over a 2010 Swedish rape allegation. Read more
- 10:01PM(AEDT)
Germany bans Islamic group, raids mosques
Germany has announced a ban of an Islamic group known as "The true religion" following raids on about 190 mosques, flats and offices across the country. Read more
- 9:49PM(AEDT)
Russian minister charged with bribery
Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has been charged with receiving a $2.6 million bribe. Read more
- 9:48PM(AEDT)
US warship diverts for NZ quake evacuation
A US warship is diverting from its course to help evacuate people affected by the New Zealand earthquake. Read more
- 9:48PM(AEDT)
Myanmar army says 86 killed in fighting
About 86 people have died in a recent escalation of fighting in northwestern Rakhine State in Myanmar. Read more