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Pink's pregnant with baby number two
12:54PM Grammy-winning pop star Pink is expecting her second child with husband and motocross champ Carey Hart.
Kerry continues global warming efforts
12:29PM After a trip to Antarctica, US Secretary of State John Kerry says he will continue his efforts to implement the Paris Agreement on global warming.
Bikers help stranded Springsteen
12:29PM A group of bikies in the US have pulled over to help a stranded motorcyclist who turned out to be The Boss AKA Bruce Springsteen.
SKorean prosecutors question corporations
12:13PM Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have marched in Seoul to demand South Korean President Park Geun-hye resign.
Former Trump campaign manager leaves CNN
11:16AM Donald Trump's sacked campaign manager Corey Lewandowski has resigned from CNN leading to speculation he might take a role in the Trump administration.
Bataclan throws out Eagles of Death Metal
11:08AM Eagles of Death Metal band members, including frontman Jesse Hughes were turned away from the Bataclan while trying to attend a Sting concert.
Netherlands extradites genocide suspects
11:03AM Two men accused of participating in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda against Tutsis have been extradited from the Netherlands.
Colombia, rebels agree on new peace deal
10:44AM Colombia's government and Marxist guerillas have agreed on a new peace deal to end their 52-year war.
Moderate quake felt in southwest Alaska
10:06AM A moderate earthquake has rocked southwest Alaska but there are no immediate reports of damage.
Morricone honours homeless at Vatican
9:57AM Thousand of Rome's homeless were given pride of place in at a special benefit concert in the Vatican conducted by Oscar winning composer Ennio Morricone.
Shot Idaho police officer remains critical
9:25AM A US police officer who was wounded in a shootout in Idaho remains in a critical condition.
Alaska police officer shot suspect killed
9:25AM A police officer has been shot in Alaska while responding to reports of a theft suspect in the area.
Death toll rises to 52 in Pakistan blast
9:18AM The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing 52 people in a bomb blast at a Sufi shrine in southwest Pakistan.
New bird flu outbreaks in Europe
9:14AM New outbreaks of bird flu have been announced in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Clinton blames Comey for election defeat
9:06AM In a conference call with her top campaign funders, Hillary Clinton has blamed FBI director James Comey for her defeat in the US presidential election.
Syrian army and allies advance in Aleppo
8:40AM The Syrian army has captured another district of western Aleppo as it counters an advance by rebels in the war-torn city.
Sting starts Bataclan concert with silence
8:25AM Memorial activities are planned throughout Sunday at the scenes of the co-ordinated terrorist attacks across Paris, in which a total of 130 people died.
SSudan:1 dead in gun attack on soccer team
8:07AM One man has been killed and six injured after gunmen have attacked a bus carrying players and officials of one of South Sudan's top-flight soccer clubs.
Trump holes up in tower
8:07AM US VP-elect Mike Pence is in charge of the transition to the White House while Donald Trump is yet to announce other top White House jobs and Cabinet posts.
Vintage biplanes race across Africa
5:56AM Twelve vintge biplanes are retracing the old route of Britain's Imperial Airways across Africa in a race from Greece to Cape Town.
Taliban bomber kills 4 Americans
3:40AM Four Americans have been killed by a Taliban suicide bomber who detonated his vest at the NATO air base at Bagram north of the Afghan capital Kabul.
Iraqi army advances in Mosul
2:56AM The Iraqi military says it destroyed nine cars used as suicide bombs by Islamic State militants as government troops seized two more districts in eastern Mosul.
Trump win threatens climate funds for poor
1:35AM Funding promised to help developing nations combat climate change could be under threat with the election of Donald Trump to the White House.
Hundreds join old dog on last beach walk
1:35AM An 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.
Russia arrest 10 suspected terrorists
11:37PM Ten people have been arrested by Russian authorities on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks in Moscow and St Petersburg.
De Niro 'depressed' over Trump
11:37PM Robert De Niro says he's "depressed" by Donald Trump's election win and wants people to protest "if things aren't being done right".
Seoul rally demands Park's resignation
9:21PM Tens 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
8:24PM A 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
8:22PM Bill Cosby's lawyer says the US comedian intends to resume his career once litigation surrounding sexual assault allegations against him draws to a close.
US Democratic Party to elect new chair
8:18PM The US Democratic National Committee will elect the party's new chair next week.
Slovak brothers win burial competition
8:16PM Two Slovak brothers have been declared the winners in a grave-digging competition.
Comedy Central cancels Nikki Glaser show
8:15PM The Not Safe With Nikki Glaser show has been cancelled, Comedy Central says.
US man accused of stalking Taylor Swift
8:13PM A US man has been charged with violating a lifetime restraining order allegedly stalking singer Taylor Swift.
Crown casino employee released in China
7:49PM Crown Resorts says a Chinese citizen who was a junior employee of the company has been released.
Taliban claim deadly Afghan air base blast
6:49PM At 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
6:44PM Chinese media reports say corruption suspect Yan Yongming has returned to China after 15 years in Australia and New Zealand.
US firebug sought Facebook views: police
2:45PM US police say a man has admitted starting a fire to draw attention to his Facebook selfie videos.
US city voters elect dead candidate
2:36PM US voters in Oceanside City have re-elected a candidate even though the man died in September.
Bowie's art collection sells for $US39.7m
2:13PM David Bowie's private collection of paintings and sculptures has been sold at Sotheby's auction house in London.
US mental facility knife attack injures 7
1:42PM Seven people have been hospitalised after a knife attack at a mental health facility, US officials say.
Toss out UN bribery statements: defendant
1:06PM A man has asked a US judge to toss out statements he made to the FBI after his arrest in a United Nations bribery case.
Trump gathers US president transition team
12:47PM President-elect Donald Trump has ditched Chris Christie in favour of his running mate Mike Pence to lead his White House transition team.
US teen's parents sue over sexting charges
12:15PM A US teen girl's parents are suing a prosecutor to try to stop him from filing criminal charges against the teen over photos she sent of herself to a boy.
Stings reopens Bataclan hall in France
12:15PM Sting will reopen the Bataclan concert hall today, as mourners prepare to mark one year since the Paris terrorist attacks.
Redford to quit acting, focus on directing
12:15PM Film star Robert Redford has said in an online interview that he wants to focus on directing.
US Mrs Doubtfire home fetches $US4.15m
11:38AM The US house that featured in the 1993 movie Mrs Doubtfire has sold for $US4.15 million.
Flying Robot Drone Film Festival returns
11:36AM The US will host a film festival highlighting videos taken using drones.
Trump might keep parts of US Obamacare
11:27AM US President-elect Donald Trump says he may leave in place parts of the country's Affordable Care Act.
Computer outage briefly grounds US flights
10:53AM US airlines have blamed delays on a breakdown in systems operated by Sabre Corp.
Parisse expecting no NZ favours
10:51AM The All Blacks will field an experimental line-up in Saturday's Test in Rome but Italian captain Sergio Parisse is still expecting a tough battle.
Trump kids may manage US president's firms
10:51AM Three of US President-elect Donald Trump's children and a team of executives will take control of a portfolio of businesses, the Trump Organization says.
Halt NATO advance, create detente: Russia
10:51AM The United States could create "a kind of detente in Europe" if it slows down the eastward expansion of the NATO military alliance, Russian officials say.
US military inspiration for unity: Obama
9:33AM President Barack Obama has told a divided America to look to its veterans for unity.
France, Prince Harry mark Armistice Day
9:32AM Leaders in Western Europe have reflected on the fallen soldiers of World War I.
Robert Vaughn dies at 83
9:22AM Robert Vaughn, best known for his role in the 1930s hit The Man From U.N.C.L.E., has died from cancer aged 83.
IMF approves $US12 billion loan for Egypt
8:57AM Egypt will receive a three-year bailout totalling $US12 billion after economic reforms, the International Monetary Fund says.
Trump ignorant of Europe: EU president
7:11AM EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says Donald Trump is ignorant of the EU and it'll be " two years before Mr Trump tours the world he does not know".
Women plan mass march on Washington
7:11AM Some 35,000 people have said they plan to attend the Million Women March in Washington the day after Donald Trump is sworn in as president.
Winfrey reflects on newly 'humbled' Trump
3:00AM Donald Trump has been humbled, says Oprah Winfrey, as he realises being US president means he has "the weight of the world" on his shoulders.
Russia wants chemical watchdog in Aleppo
2:09AM Russia wants the international chemical weapons watchdog to investigate the use of chemicals in Aleppo by the Syrian opposition rebels.
Turkish governor dies after bomb attack
2:09AM Turkish district governor Muhammed Fatih Safiturk has died after a bomb attack on his office, and has been claimed by Kurdish militants.
Fake news didn't help Trump: Zuckerberg
1:10AM Those blaming Facebook for Donald Trump's win haven't listened to the voters, says the social media platform's founder, Mark Zuckerberg.
Germany lowers CO2 reduction targets
1:10AM A document seen by Reuters shows Germany is planning to lower its carbon reduction targets.
Merkel, Trump speak about German-US ties
11:53PM US President-elect Donald Trump has had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
'Heartbroken' voter runs into Clinton
11:53PM A disappointed Hillary Clinton supporter says she took herself for a hike and ended up bumping into the presidential candidate.
Charges dropped over Cecil the lion death
11:53PM A court has dropped charges against a Zimbabwean hunter accused of failing to stop an American hunter killing Cecil the lion, causing a global outcry.
Six dead in Taliban attack on consulate
9:49PM The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a truck bomb attack on the German consulate in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, which left six people dead.
Body found of boy stuck in Chinese well
8:40PM Rescuers in China have recovered the body of a six-year-old boy who was trapped down a 40m well.
Failed Mars probe 'came close to success'
8:40PM The British-built Beagle 2 is thought to have crash on Mars more than a decade ago, but came much closer to success than previously thought.
Six crew members abducted in Philippines
8:40PM Gunmen have kidnapped six crew members of a cargo ship in the southern Philippines.
Markle 'staying at Kensington palace'
8:01PM Meghan Markle has been spotted in London amid reports she's staying at Kensington Palace for the first time since it was revealed she's dating Prince Harry.
Prince's museum offers new fan packages
7:55PM Prince fans will soon be able to take up new themed packages at the late pop star's Paisley Park museum.
60 Minutes lands interview with Trump
7:53PM 60 Minutes will has been granted the first extensive interview with US president-elect Donald Trump following Tuesday's election.
Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna have baby girl
7:12PM Reality TV stars Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian - Kim's younger brother - have welcomed their first child together, a girl named Dream.
Thai crown prince back on official duty
7:04PM Thailand Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will undertake his first official duty since the death of his father.
At least 13 die in India factory fire
6:56PM At least 13 workers are dead after a fire trapped them as they slept in the basement of a garment factory in India.
Turkish governor dies after bomb attack
6:37PM Turkish district governor Muhammed Fatih Safiturk has died after a bomb attack on his office, which is suspected to have been carried out by Kurdish militants.
Oregon 'riot' as Trump protests surge
6:26PM People have taken to the streets across the US again to protest Donald Trump's presidential election victory, with police in Portland declaring a riot.
Trump's foreign policy same as Putin's
6:16PM Donald Trump's foreign policy approach is "phenomenally close" to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Kremlin spokesman says.
Japan's PM Abe to meet Trump next week
6:11PM Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet US President-elect Donald Trump in New York next week.
No need for gloom about Trump: Boris
5:55PM It's time for Europe to snap out of the "general doom and gloom" about the outcome of the US election, says Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
Celebrity backing failed to lift Clinton
5:53PM A massive celebrity backing failed to lift the electoral fortunes of Hilly Clinton.
JK Rowling creates new wizardry
5:48PM JK Rowling has hinted her new film series will explore rumours of a gay relationship between two key characters.
Trump calls protests 'very unfair'
5:28PM Donald Trump has complained about "very unfair" protests against his forthcoming presidency as demonstrators marched through US cities for another day.
108yo off to White House for Veterans Day
4:54PM Bill Mohr, a 108-year-old World War II veteran, will attend the annual Veterans Day breakfast at the White House.
Attacks on Muslim students post vote
12:34PM Two suspects who assaulted a Muslim student on a US college campus made comments about Donald Trump's election, police say.
Several dead in German consulate attack
11:37AM Several civilians have been killed and scores more wounded after a Taliban attack on a German consulate in a northern Afghan city.
Bird flu hits Europe
11:28AM Germany, Austria, Croatia and Switzerland have all officially reported outbreaks of bird flu, says the World Health Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
Trump bucks protocol on press access
11:24AM Donald Trump has refused to allow journalists to travel with him to Washington for his first meeting with President Barack Obama and congressional leaders.
Taiwan set to legalise gay marriage
10:59AM Taiwan is set to legalise gay marriage in a first for the Asia region.
Climate lawsuit against feds can proceed
10:58AM A US federal judge has denied motions by the federal government and big energy companies to dismiss a lawsuit filed by climate change activists.
Trump open to settlement in uni lawsuit
10:57AM Donald Trump's lawyer has asked for a delay in a lawsuit involving the now-defunct Trump University because his client needs to transition to the presidency.
Maine chooses to legalise marijuana
10:40AM Adults in the US state of Maine will now be allowed to legally use up to 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana.
Yahoo took time to investigate breach
10:24AM A timeline outlined in a regulatory filing raises further questions about why it took Yahoo so long to realise the severity of its security breakdown.
Chile calls public health emergency
10:21AM Hospitals across Chile are only treating emergencies while passengers endure long delays in airports after an almost two-week long public sector strike.
Suspect US police shooter found dead
9:54AM The suspected shooter of two police officers in southwestern Pennsylvania where police are searching for the shooter, local media say.
Trump can't treat NATO like a business
9:37AM Germany's defence minister has advised Donald Trump against getting too close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that NATO stood by the US after 9/11.
Trump invites British PM to visit
9:31AM Donald Trump has told the British Prime Minister Theresa May of his close and personal connections to the UK during their first call, Downing Street says.
Philippines still 'friends' with US
9:22AM Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has spared the US one of his trademark verbal lashings and taken a more conciliatory tone than usual.
Dinosaurs thrived on eve of destruction
9:12AM Dinosaurs were doing well on earth right up until the time they were wiped out by an asteroid, a fossil discovered in China shows.
