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  1. Ex-Trump adviser Flynn 'has a story to tell'; seeks immunity for testimony in Russia probe

    Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn has offered testimony on the Trump campaign's potential ties to Russia in exchange for immunity from prosecution, his lawyer says.

  2. South Korea's ex-president Park Geun-hye arrested

    South Korea's disgraced former president Park Geun-hye — the country's first democratically elected leader to be thrown out of office — is arrested over high-profile corruption allegations of bribery and abuse of power.

  3. 'We must fight them': Trump takes aim at Republican conservatives

    US President Donald Trump takes aim at his own party by threatening the political careers of conservative Republicans who helped torpedo healthcare legislation he backed.

  4. Britain unveils Great Repeal Bill plans to convert EU law

    The British Government sets out how it will handle the mammoth task of converting European Union laws into domestic legislation in preparation for its exit from the bloc, seeking to ease business uncertainty about life after Brexit.

  5. Myanmar's Suu Kyi says she is prepared to step down amid letdowns

    Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi acknowledges disappointment over the state of her country after one year in office, saying she is prepared to step down if people are dissatisfied with her leadership.

  6. Red Bull heir continues to evade charges over policeman's death

    An heir to the Red Bull fortune wins another delay in facing charges over an alleged hit-and-run that killed a police officer in Thailand almost five years ago.

  7. Russia's Putin says ready to meet Donald Trump in Finland

    President Vladimir Putin voices readiness to meet with US President Donald Trump at an upcoming Arctic summit, while continuing to reject allegations that Russia meddled in the US presidential election.

  8. China bans 'abnormal' beards in attempt to combat religious extremism

    China steps up a campaign against religious extremism in Xinjiang by implementing a range of measures, including prohibiting "abnormal" beards, the wearing of veils in public places and the refusal to watch state television.

  9. Body of Kim Jong-nam released to North Korea

    Nine Malaysians barred from leaving North Korea are allowed to return home after Malaysia announces the release of the body of Kim Jong-nam, the slain half-brother of North Korea's leader.

  10. Peruvian scientists simulate growing potato on Mars

    In a lab in the Peruvian capital of Lima, a simulator mimicking the harsh conditions found on Mars now contains a hint of life: a nascent potato plant.

  11. Daughter asks China to allow detained professor father to return home

    The daughter of Sydney academic Feng Chongyi, who has been barred from returning to Australia by Chinese authorities, speaks of her family's growing anxiety over his legal situation.

Features

  1. Russian interference probe

    Journalist Niels Lesniewski breaks down the ongoing investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US election.

  2. Brexit analysis: What now?

    At the crucial moment, the UK and EU both offered a warm shoulder and a kind word, but now it gets tough, writes Lisa Millar.

  3. Trump's 'energy revolution'

    The US President says the "war on coal" is over, so what does that mean for the global battle being waged against climate change?

  4. Brexiters have 'no regrets'

    The small fishing town of Leigh-on-Sea is happy British Prime Minister Theresa May has finally triggered the Brexit process.

  5. Saving Islamic manuscripts

    A Christian monk working to save Islamic manuscripts may at first sound like a contradiction, but for Father Stewart it's a vital mission.

  6. 'So many have been killed'

    As the battle for Mosul continues, there is growing outcry over the high civilian death toll.

  7. Open letter on nuclear ban

    As UN talks begin on a nuclear weapons ban treaty, thousands of scientists sign an open letter urging nations to achieve this goal.

  8. The price of fast fashion

    Farmers in China and India are predicting the colour of the next fashion season by the colour of their rivers.

  9. Nigel Farage on Islam

    Outspoken British political figure Nigel Farage says he does not agree with comments made about Islam by Pauline Hanson.

  10. India's 'sand mafia' boom

    Sand mining is big business in India — but it's also illegal, dangerous and under the control of dangerous criminal gangs.

  11. Solving Middle East 'chaos'

    The Princess of Jordan says "the Middle East is in chaos" and needs a political solution to tackle the global refugee crisis.

  12. Thailand's Hells Angels

    A member of the Hells Angels in Thailand says Australian bikies are taking over the "dark business" from local members.

  13. 'You are bad for America'

    Veteran newsman Ted Koppel tells Fox News host Sean Hannity he is "bad for America" in an interview about the role of the media in the age of Donald Trump.

  14. Dealing with Kim Jong-un

    Taking the North Korean leader out is now being discussed, but that could plunge the region into years of chaos and instability.

Asia Pacific

  1. Indochinese tigers caught on jungle camera

    Images of Indochinese tigers and cubs captured on camera in Thailand's eastern jungle confirms the existence of the world's second breeding population of the critically endangered animals, wildlife conservationists say.

    Poaching for the skin and body parts of tigers, used in traditional Chinese medicine, is a multi-million dollar business in Asia that has driven the animals to the brink of extinction in the wild.

  1. HK arrests democracy leaders

    A day after Hong Kong picked a new China-backed leader, police launched a fresh round of arrests.

  2. Ferry remains not from humans

    Bones found near the wreckage of a South Korean ferry belonged to animals, not missing passengers.

  3. 'Look for deployments'

    Beijing is nearly finished building air bases in the South China Sea and can deploy military assets there at anytime.

  4. Snake flies to New Zealand

    A snake unwittingly flies overseas to New Zealand, after likely slithering into the wheel of a private jet in Brisbane.

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Posted April 08, 2013 12:22:49 | Updated January 15, 2016 16:06:02

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