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21 Nov 2016 - 1:07pm

Obama defends free trade at Asia-Pacific summit rattled by Trump

US President Barack Obama on Sunday defended free trade as fellow Asia-Pacific leaders vowed to fight protectionism after Donald Trump's shock election victory...
21 Nov 2016 - 2:01pm

Senator casts doubt on asylum seeker visa ban bill

The federal government may dump its refugee visa ban bill in order to deal with other priorities, says Liberal Democrats senator David Leyonhjelm.
21 Nov 2016 - 12:35pm

'Silly shirts', shawls and ponchos: the best of APEC's fashion diplomacy

From this year's Peruvian wool shawls in Lima to Chilean ponchos, brightly coloured shirts and Drizabones - the APEC 'family photo' is always a bit of fun.
21 Nov 2016 - 2:17pm

Iraqi firefighters battle to tame IS oil well fires

Clad in red helmets and surgical masks, the firefighters emerged exhausted from the massive column of smoke streaming almost incessantly out of an oil well in...
21 Nov 2016 - 1:44pm

Sarkozy concedes defeat in French rightwing primary

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has conceded defeat in the first round of the rightwing presidential primary after finishing in third spot behind two...
21 Nov 2016 - 1:20pm

Schoolgirl 'held for ransom' before murder

A man charged with the murder of a missing Sydney schoolgirl had planned to detain her for ransom when she was "substantially" injured, court papers reveal.
21 Nov 2016 - 3:07pm

Cambodia arrests Australian nurse over surrogacy clinic

An Australian woman will face court over links with illegal surrogacy operation in Cambodia, amid fears of a crackdown on Australian parents and surrogates.

US Votes

The best of SBS' coverage of the race to the White House.

21 Nov 2016 - 10:28am

'Siri? How do I kill ISIS?': Baldwin returns as Trump in SNL skit

Now the US election is over, Alec Baldwin's Saturday Night Live Donald Trump character has to figure out how to be the president and how to keep all his promises.
21 Nov 2016 - 8:37am

Melania Trump and son Barron may stay in NYC for now

Donald Trump's wife Melania and young son Barron will stay in New York when the president-elect moves into the White House, the transition team suggested on Sunday.
21 Nov 2016 - 10:01am

Mattis, Romney considered for top US national security jobs

President-elect Donald Trump assessed several more contenders for top US posts including Chris Christie and Rudy Giuliani, as blunt-spoken retired Marine Corps...
21 Nov 2016 - 7:45am

Trump's economic impact slower, smaller than predicted – but still bad: Deloitte

The federal deficit will be worse in 2017-18 than predicted in the May budget, despite some easing in the delays imposed by the Senate, Deloitte Access Economics’...
20 Nov 2016 - 5:54pm

Give Trump time, don't assume worst: Obama

Barack Obama has continued his efforts to calm anxieties since Republican businessman Donald won the US presidential race.
21 Nov 2016 - 8:46am

Trump demands apology from 'very rude' cast of Hamilton show

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded an apology from the cast of the Broadway hit 'Hamilton' for appealing from the stage to Vice President-elect...
19 Nov 2016 - 7:38am

Trump's CIA pick supports domestic surveillance, opposes Iran deal

Representative Mike Pompeo, President-elect Donald Trump's surprise choice to head the CIA, supports the U.S. government's sweeping collection of Americans'...

More news

More news and analysis from Australia and the world.

21 Nov 2016 - 3:07pm

Antibacterial soaps to be reformulated in Australia

Australian manufacturers are following the US lead by working to remove the harmful chemical triclosan from antibacterial soaps.
21 Nov 2016 - 8:01am

Germany's Merkel to seek fourth term

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she would seek a fourth term in elections next year to defend democratic principles but that she expected her toughest...
21 Nov 2016 - 9:06am

At least 119 killed as India train derails

At least 119 people are dead and more than 150 injured after a train derailed in northern India and the toll is likely to rise.
21 Nov 2016 - 11:42am

Morrison releasing budget review amid deficit 'blowout' prediction

Treasurer Scott Morrison has confirmed he will hand down the mid-year budget review on December 19 as a new report predicts it has blown-out by $24 billion.
21 Nov 2016 - 7:43am

UN warns time 'running out' in Aleppo

The United Nations warned Sunday that time was "running out" for efforts to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's war-battered Aleppo, as fresh fighting...
21 Nov 2016 - 9:00am

Crackdown on retiree 'taxed-nots'

The federal government is being urged to abolish generous tax breaks for wealthy retirees in order to gain $1 billion a year in revenue.
20 Nov 2016 - 6:38pm

PM Turnbull refuses to speculate about Malaysia refugee deal

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has sat down with his Malaysian counterpart one the sidelines of APEC in the Peruvian capital, Lima, after reports surfaced of...

Cultural Perspectives

A series of stories aimed at busting the myths around religion, cultural practices and sacred texts.

What is Sharia law?

What exactly is Sharia law? And is it in conflict with the Australian way of life?
15 Sep 2016 - 12:36pm

What's the fastest growing religion in Australia?

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and is predicted to rival Christianity in terms of global population by 2050. But, despite popular perception,...
28 Aug 2016 - 1:55pm

At a glance: Burqa, Niqab and Hijab

What are burqas and niqabs, and why are they worn?
2 Sep 2016 - 1:25pm

Why the historical context of the Qur'an and the Bible cannot be ignored

Anti-Muslim activists often cite violent passages from the Qur'an and other sacred Islamic texts to prove Islam is a violent religion. But how do these claims...

Jihad: A word which doesn't mean war against non-Muslims

The different interpretations of 'Jihad'

Editor's Choice

Our pick of the best content from SBS News & Current Affairs and our content partners.

21 Nov 2016

More Indigenous psychologists needed to address gaps in mental health

In the aftermath of the APS’s apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in September, former APS President Mike Kyrios urges there is still a long road...
The Feed
19 Nov 2016 - 9:35am

'He had me totally fooled': Australian woman sits in Cambodian jail despite the AFP having knowledge of romance scam

An Australian woman has been in a Cambodian prison for three years after being scammed into smuggling drugs. The Australian Federal Police has information that...
21 Nov 2016 - 3:19pm

Christian church hosts Muslim prayers

A West Australian church has opened its doors and hearts to include Muslim parishioners in its community.
NITV

One step closer to becoming Derby’s first Aboriginal doctor

A year ago, medical student Vinka Barunga was determined to become the first Aboriginal doctor in her community. Now, the Worora woman is about to graduate,...
19 Nov 2016 - 4:20pm

At-risk youth's talent uncovered after seeking solace in the studio

A music studio in Melbourne that engages at-risk youth is about to release a compilation album of the emerging artists.
19 Nov 2016 - 4:21pm

Skilled immigrants return to the classroom to get job search tips

Settlement agency AMES is helping skilled migrants find their feet in Australia.
18 Nov 2016 - 10:01pm

Comment: World Toilet Day - it's deadly serious

World Toilet Day may sound like a joke, but it’s deadly serious. One in three people don't have proper access to sanitation, write Rosie Wheen and Michael Sheldrick.
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Latest galleries

9 Nov 2016 - 8:55pm

In pictures: The passion and the pain, Trump and Clinton supporters on election night

Donald Trump supporters were jubilant while Hillary Clinton supporters were shocked and silent - it is the tale of two camps as the US starts to come to terms with Trump's shock victory.
4 Nov 2016 - 3:18pm

In pictures: Iraqi forces re-take Mosul

More than 50,000 Iraqi soldiers, Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, Sunni Arab tribesmen and Shia militiamen are engaged in a bloody battle to re-take control of Mosul from IS.
13 Sep 2016 - 11:16am

Finetta's life at home

25 Aug 2016 - 11:29am

In pictures: Massive earthquake hits central Italy

A 6.2-magnitude hit central Italy on Wednesday, leaving more than 150 dead and reducing towns across the region to rubble.
16 Aug 2016 - 1:44pm

In pictures: Deadly Louisiana floods force thousands to evacuate

Louisiana has faced epic flooding, with at least seven people killed and thousands evacuated to emergency shelters after waterways in the southern part of the state overflowed their banks.
9 Aug 2016 - 1:35pm

Who's Who in the Hip Op Crew?

Meet Mi$$y Ro Yo, Kara Bang Bang, Big Deal and the rest of the world's oldest hip-hop crew.
19 Jul 2016 - 2:56pm

On Location in Sicily

Aela Callan and the Dateline crew captured not only the story of the anti-mafia fight in Sicily, but also the sights and sounds of this Mediterranean island.
19 Jul 2016 - 11:33am

In pictures: Protesters mark the start of the Republican convention

Dozens of protesters both for and against presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump have faced off at the opening of the Republican National Convention in the state of Ohio.
15 Jul 2016 - 10:52am

Bastille Day attack

At least 60 people are dead and 100 injured in the French city of Nice after a truck ploughed into a crowd in what officials and witnesses say was a deliberate attack.
12 Jul 2016 - 2:49pm

Behind the Scenes: Gaza Life

Reporter Brett Mason and producer Will West spent just over a week filming in Gaza for Dateline. These behind the scenes photos offer more insight into daily life there.
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