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Pakistan shrine blast kills, wounds dozens
1:43AMDozens of people have been killed or wounded in a blast at a remote shrine in Pakistan.
Hundreds join old dog on last beach walk
1:35AMBy Rod MinchinAn 18-year-old whippet has been joined by hundreds of people as he took his final walk on his favourite English beach before he was put to sleep.
Trump win threatens climate funds for poor
1:35AMFunding promised to help developing nations combat climate change could be under threat with the election of Donald Trump to the White House.
De Niro 'depressed' over Trump
11:37PMBy David MercerRobert De Niro says he's "depressed" by Donald Trump's election win and wants people to protest "if things aren't being done right".
Russia arrest 10 suspected terrorists
11:37PMTen people have been arrested by Russian authorities on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Vic gov to spend $109 million for homeless
10:31PMHelen VelissarisThe Victorian government will spend $109 million over the next five years to deliver more housing and targeted assistance for the homeless.
Heath Ledger exhibition to open in WA
10:22PMSome of Heath Ledger's personal effects will be put on display for the first time in Western Australia in a new free exhibition to open in 2017.
Man critical after Melbourne stabbing
9:26PMA man has been taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in Melbourne.
Seoul rally demands Park's resignation
9:21PMBy Ju-min ParkTens of thousands of protesters have gathered in the South Korean capital, Seoul, demanding the resignation of President Park Gun-hye.
Ayotte possible new US defense secretary
8:24PMA newspaper report says US President-elect Donald Trump is considering outgoing Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire for the post of defense secretary.
Cosby plans a comeback, lawyer says
8:22PMGene MaddausBill Cosby's lawyer says the US comedian intends to resume his career once litigation surrounding sexual assault allegations against him draws to a close.
Vic woman's death in Africa investigated
8:21PMHelen VelissarisQuestions remain as to what happened to Melbourne born Elly Warren, 20, who was found dead in Mozambique this week.
US Democratic Party to elect new chair
8:18PMThe US Democratic National Committee will elect the party's new chair next week.
Slovak brothers win burial competition
8:16PMTwo Slovak brothers have been declared the winners in a grave-digging competition.
Comedy Central cancels Nikki Glaser show
8:15PMDaniel HollowayThe Not Safe With Nikki Glaser show has been cancelled, Comedy Central says.
US man accused of stalking Taylor Swift
8:13PMA US man has been charged with violating a lifetime restraining order allegedly stalking singer Taylor Swift.
Meares does lap of honour at Qld velodrome
8:11PMRachael BurnettQueensland cycling star Anna Meares has competed a celebration lap at the opening of a velodrome named in her honour.
MP Ian Rickuss announces retirement
8:05PMRachael BurnettQueensland MP Ian Rickuss has announced he will not stand at the next election.
Baby koala in bag recovering well
8:04PMRachael BurnettA baby koala found by police in a woman's shoulder bag last week could soon be released into the wild.
Woman run over at NSW music festival
7:56PMA 22-year-old woman has been run over in the middle of the night at a music festival near Byron Bay.
Police escapee nabbed in NSW central west
7:52PMA man who gave police the slip in country NSW has been found and charged with escaping custody.
Crown casino employee released in China
7:49PMCrown Resorts says a Chinese citizen who was a junior employee of the company has been released.
Man critical after Sydney building fall
7:45PMThree people have been hospitalised after a man fell from a building in Sydney's CBD.
Taliban claim deadly Afghan air base blast
6:49PMAt least four people are dead and 14 others are injured after a suicide bomb attack at a NATO air base north of Kabul.
Fugitive Chinese chairman hid in NZ, Aust
6:44PMBy Joe McDonaldChinese media reports say corruption suspect Yan Yongming has returned to China after 15 years in Australia and New Zealand.
Prince Harry's Invictus Games head to NSW
6:24PMPrince Harry's international sporting competition for injured veterans, the Invictus Games, is coming to Sydney in 2018.
US Obama admin suspends TPP vote efforts
5:18PMThe fate of the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact is up to president-elect Donald Trump and Republican politicians, Barack Obama's administration says.
US firebug sought Facebook views: police
2:45PMUS police say a man has admitted starting a fire to draw attention to his Facebook selfie videos.
Couple pulled from Perth house fire
2:37PMAn elderly couple and their son have been taken to hospital after a house fire in north Perth.
US city voters elect dead candidate
2:36PMUS voters in Oceanside City have re-elected a candidate even though the man died in September.
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