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  1. Bannon backs away from treason comments about Trump's son

    Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says his accusations of treason in the book Fire an Fury were directed at Paul Manafort, not Donald Trump Jr, and he regrets not correcting the inaccuracy sooner.

  2. Police dismiss 'hand grenade' theory after exploding object kills man in Stockholm

    A man has died after picking up an object which exploded in his hand outside a subway station in the Swedish capital Stockholm. Police say claims the item was a hand grenade are just speculation at this stage.

  3. 32 missing as Iranian oil tanker collides with freighter off China

    An Iranian oil tanker collides with a bulk freighter and catches fire off China's east coast, leaving the tanker's entire crew of 32 missing and causing oil to spill into the sea, authorities say.

  4. Iran claims end to week-long unrest, MPs concerned over students' fate

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards say the country's people and security forces have defeated unrest fomented by foreign enemies, as parliament and security officials meet to discuss the boldest challenge to the clerical establishment since 2009.

  5. Israeli PM Netanyahu tiptoes around US threat to cut off Palestinian aid

    Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu treads carefully around a threatened US aid cut to Palestinians, stopping short of backing a funding halt as he repeats calls for a UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees to be dismantled.

  6. Ash-spewing volcano in PNG 'forces villagers to flee'

    A remote island volcano in Papua New Guinea begins spewing ash into the air, forcing the evacuation of more than 500 residents, media and non-profit groups say.

  7. John Young, who led first space shuttle mission, dies at 87

    A NASA pioneer, John Young was the only agency astronaut to go into space as part of the Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle programs, and the first to fly into space six times.

  8. Obama set to star in Letterman's TV comeback

    Barack Obama is set to make his first talk show appearance since leaving the White House after agreeing to be one of a host of A-list stars to feature on David Letterman's new Netflix show.

  9. Bare-handed fishing in freezing water: Fun at South Korea's ice festival

    More than 100,000 people brave sub-zero temperatures to snatch trout with their bare hands and fish from a frozen river.

  10. Saudi princes detained over utility bill protest

    Saudi Arabian authorities detain 11 princes after they gather at a royal palace in Riyadh in a rare protest against the Government suspending payment of their utility bills, the public prosecutor says.

  11. Internet rallies for Roy Moore accuser who lost home in suspected arson attack

    A crowdfunding campaign set up by a Silicon Valley executive helps raise more than $130,000 for Roy Moore accuser Tina Johnson, who lost her home in a fire that authorities are investigating as arson.

  12. Here comes the sun: How giant mirrors bring light to dark Norwegian town

    In winter, the town of Rjukan sits in permanent shadow - the sun blocked by mountains. But by using massive mirrors, the locals have found a way to catch some rays and even attract international visitors.

  13. 'Nobody wants to be outside': 100 million people affected by US deep freeze

    About 100 million people are facing a new challenge after the whopping east coast snowstorm in the United States: a gusty deep freeze, with jaw-clenching temperatures expected over the weekend throughout the country.

Features

  1. Rules of game changing

    Washington's plan to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem ignited outrage in the Arab world, yet none of it had any real impact.

  2. Myanmar and morality

    Australia lost its moral authority on Myanmar with every person in indefinite detention and every boat we pushed back.

  3. Remembering Maryam Mirzakhani

    The life and significance of a brilliant mathematician.

  4. Iran-Australia relations

    Canberra's sanctions against Iran dating back over a decade have contributed to the marginalisation of whole communities.

  5. Fiji's shark feeders

    When divers step off the side of a boat into Fiji's Shark Reef Marine Reserve, the only thing separating them from a large bull shark is their own mask.

  6. Bush pilot death

    David Tong, a child prodigy who became a concert pianist, died as rescuers struggled to reach him after his plane crashed into a remote mountainside.

  7. President Trump season 2

    Season two of the Trump Presidency features the same old stories with the return of some old characters, writes Stephanie March.

  8. 2018 Golden Globes guide

    Hollywood's best and brightest are about to gather for the 75th Golden Globes. Here's everything you need to know.

  9. Canal boat bookshop

    After a few hiccups, a floating bookstore in London now occupies a berth near King's Cross station, attracting hundreds of tourists and locals every day.

  10. 'Bomb cyclones'

    Not many weather terms sound scarier than "bomb cyclone", but the dramatic term has nothing to do with detonation.

  11. World's largest ice city

    Each year in the Chinese city of Harbin, where the weather can plunge below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the world's largest ice sculpture city comes to life.

  12. PNG women-only buses

    Most women are victims of crime on Port Moresby public transport but a safe, clean, ladies-only only service is expanding.

  13. Iran anger grows

    The latest unrest in Iran is the angry cry of a deprived people not feeling relief from the lifting of sanctions, writes Jason Shams.

  14. Bannon vs. Trump

    Steve Bannon is the latest in a number of once-close allies Donald Trump has tried to distance himself from or lashed out at.

  15. Australia's role in Iran

    Australia should step into the vacuum created by hostilities between Washington and Tehran, writes Saleem H Ali.

  16. The rise of Afghan cricket

    The Big Bash League has become a platform for Afghan players who once had to play in secret due to the Taliban's orders.

  17. Bromance is personal

    Trump's dalliance with Putin is personal for many Americans of Russian descent, writes Micheline Maynard.

Asia Pacific

  1. From a Thai slum to a rock stage

    A music school buried in the heart of Bangkok provides an oasis for children who live in an otherwise rough neighbourhood, building confidence one performance at a time.

    The Khlong Toey Music Program, founded by Frenchwoman Geraldine "Gigi" Nemrod and Thai guitarist Siriporn "Amm" Pomwong in 2012, helps children express themselves through music and art.

  1. Australian arrested

    An Australian woman is arrested after allegedly being caught with almost 2 kilograms of heroin.

  2. MH370 search

    The Malaysian Government agrees to a new attempt to find the wreckage of flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean.

  3. Vanuatu plastic ban

    Non-biodegradable plastic, including bags and polystyrene takeaway containers, will be banned in Vanuatu.

  4. Sumo karaoke assault

    Wrestler Harumafuji slapped the junior wrestler — who was left with a fractured skull — with a remote at a karaoke bar.

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