World
Slovak journalist, fiancee found shot to death at home
The killing — which appeared to be the first targeted slaying of a journalist in Slovakia's modern history — was immediately condemned by officials.
- by Miroslava Germanova
Opinion & Perspectives
The motherhood penalty is still deeply entrenched ... even in Denmark
It will take more than progressive government policies to ensure equal opportunities for mothers and fathers.
Matt Wade
It's 2018, so let us begin anew
It's at this time of year when even those who have had the luxury of a long break are back at work, when all of us are focused on the year ahead, that we might reflect on what would be a welcome change in the new year.
Amanda Vanstone
'We are all Davos men now': Free trade triumphs despite Trump's trade tantrums
It's a brave new free trade world we live in, where we view ourselves more as consumers than workers. Where a threatened train strike elicits more concern about how we will all get to work than how fairly our fellow workers will be compensated.
Jessica Irvine
North America
Impeachment probe of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens launched
In a historic decision, the Missouri House formally launched an investigation on Monday of Governor Eric Greitens.
Trump says he would have rushed into Florida school shooting
President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that he would have rushed into the Florida high school during a mass shooting earlier this month.
- by Anne Gearan
Europe
Asia
Death toll rises after powerful Papua New Guinea earthquake
Up to 30 people, including four children, are believed to have been killed in Papua New Guinea's 7.6-magnitude earthquake, local media reports.
Australia, East Timor agreement over $50 billion oil and gas field
Australia and East Timor will sign a landmark agreement to carve up revenue from the $50 billion Greater Sunrise oil and gas field in the Timor Sea.
- by Lindsay Murdoch
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Turkey's president tells 6-year-old girl she’d get honours if martyred
A televised scene showing a traumatised 6-year-old cadet girl, who wept as he proclaimed she would be honoured if killed in combat, is not coming off well.
