Turkish lira hits record low v $US
The Turkish lira hit a record low of 3.9780 against the US dollar, accelerating losses to some 17 per cent since September.
Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe's president
Robert Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980, resigned shortly after lawmakers began impeachment proceedings.
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No party brings real tax reform
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US President Donald Trump is designating North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism, subjecting the regime to additional sanctions and reinfor...
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- 2. Annastacia Palaszczuk tells Adani: 'Just build it':
- 3. Robert Mugabe resigns, ending 37-year rule in Zimbabwe
- 4. RBA's Philip Lowe sees no reason to raise rates any time soon
- 5. Pressure on Labor to back energy guarantee plan
