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Trump needles Japan on trade advantage

US President Donald Trump has urged greater Japanese investment and criticised its trade advantage, saying, “Maybe that’s why you like us so much.“

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Abortion equates to hiring a hitman: Pope

Pope Francis says opposition to abortion isn’t a religious issue but a human one, and denounced decisions to abort based on prenatal testing.

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Trump lands in Japan for ceremonial visit

Air Force One has touched down in Japan, with US President Donald Trump on a mostly ceremonial visit to the country for four days.

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Trump lands in Japan for ceremonial visit

Air Force One has touched down in Japan, with US President Donald Trump on a mostly ceremonial visit to the country for four days.

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N.Korea tests broke UN resolution: Bolton

US National Security Advisor John Bolton has urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to return to denuclearisation talks after missile tests last month..

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Court blocks funds for Trump’s border wall

A US federal judge has blocked funds for sections of President Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico, secured under his declaration of a national emergency.

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World’s most expensive drug costs $US2m

A newly-approved gene therapy drug for treating spinal muscular atrophy in young children will cost more than $US2 million for a one-off treatment.

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Oppn challenges Indonesian vote result

Defeated Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto is challenging the election result after eight people died during violent protests in Jakarta.

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Trump raises Aust role in ‘Russia hoax’

President Trump has called for an investigation into Australia’s role in sparking the FBI probe into potential links between Russia and his election campaign.

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Fed judge blocks Mississippi abortion ban

A federal judge has blocked a new Mississippi law banning most abortions once a heartbeat is detected, as opponents look to challenge court rulings on abortion.

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Suitcase bomber sought over blast in Lyon

French anti-terrorism police are hunting a man they say left a bomb in a suitcase outside a bakery in the centre of the city of Lyon, injuring 13 people.

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Brexit downs May, Johnson stakes claim

The resignation of Britain’s Theresa May paves the way for a new prime minister, with pro-Brexit Boris Johnson the main contender, as Brexit remains in doubt.

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Volcano on Bali erupts, flights cancelled

Four flights into Bali airport have been diverted while five out were cancelled after Mount Agung volcano erupted, spreading ash over the island’s south.

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Trump defies congress, OKs arms for Saudis

US President Donald Trump has defied congress to approve the sale of about $US8 billion worth of arms to Saudi Arabia, citing a national emergency over Iran.

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Sara Zelenak died almost instantly: doctor

A British pathologist is confident Australian nanny Sara Zelenak did not suffer after being fatally stabbed in the neck during the London Bridge terror attacks.

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Trump to send 1500 troops to Middle East

The US will bolster its military presence in the Middle East, sending an additional 1500 troops for a “mostly protective” role, President Donald Trump says.

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25 May 2019

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Aussie’s spine severed in London attacks

Australian Sara Zelenak died near instantaneously when her spinal chord was severed by knife in the London Bridge attacks two years ago, an inquest has heard.

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24 May 2019

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Who could succeed Theresa May as UK PM

Here are the UK Conservative MPs who have either said they plan to put themselves forward or are expected to run for the leadership after Theresa May’s exit.

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24 May 2019