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Bangladesh head-on train crash kills 16

At least 16 people have been killed and more than 40 injured when two trains crashed head-on east of Dhaka, with rescue efforts continuing.

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7 hours ago

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Aust professor in Taliban prisoner swap

Australian Timothy Weekes and and fellow professor Timothy King will be released in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban, the Afghan president says.

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8 hours ago

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Gaza commander killed in Israeli strike

Israel has killed a commander for Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in a pre-dawn strike in Gaza and targeted one of its officials in Damascus.

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9 hours ago

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Gaza commander killed in Israeli strike

Israel has killed a commander for Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in a pre-dawn strike in Gaza and targeted one of its officials in Damascus.

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9 hours ago

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HK police, protesters in renewed clashes

Riot police have stormed through the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district, firing tear gas as they tried to clear the streets of anti-government protesters.

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15 hours ago

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Singles Day sales boom for Alibaba, JD.com

The world’s busiest online shopping event has raked in more than $A100 billion for Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com.

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15 hours ago

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Fresh Trump impeachment testimony released

New testimony to the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump has been released as the Democrat-led probe prepares for its first public hearings.

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18 hours ago

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US judge tosses Trump tax returns case

A Washington judge, saying he has no jurisdiction, has dismissed a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump to stop New York getting his tax returns.

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20 hours ago

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Boeing: 737 MAX to fly again in January

Boeing says its 737 MAX should resume commercial flights in January but the FAA has reiterated it hasn’t set a time frame for ending the grounding of the plane.

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21 hours ago

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Brexit Party will not stand in Tory seats

In a major boost for British PM Boris Johnson, Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage says he will not field candidates in Tory seats, focusing instead on Labour.

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12 Nov 2019

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US impeachment hearings to grab spotlight

The Democratic-led impeachment probe goes public this week with millions expected to watch televised hearings into claims about Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.

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11 Nov 2019

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Cambodia’s Sokha meets French envoy

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has met the French ambassador after his house arrest was lifted, ahead of an EU decision on preferential trade treatment.

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11 Nov 2019

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Ardern offers NZ support to fight fires

Specialist Kiwi firefighters are helping their Australian counterparts to tackle the horrific bushfires burning in New South Wales and Queensland.

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11 Nov 2019

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Rare penguin named NZ’s favourite bird

Conservation efforts to save the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, could pick up after the rare species was named New Zealand’s favourite bird.

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11 Nov 2019

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Morales exit in Bolivia sparks violence

Bolivian President Evo Morales says he is resigning to ease violence that erupted after a disputed election but he says he’s the victim of a “civic coup”.

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11 Nov 2019

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Spain’s Socialists vow to act fast

Spain’s Socialist party has pledged to act fast to form a government after a repeat election resulted in no clear winner.

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11 Nov 2019

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HK police shoot protester, man set on fire

A protester has been hit by a live round fired by Hong Kong police as they moved against demonstrators at an intersection.

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11 Nov 2019

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Royals lead UK in tribute to war dead

Britain stood silent for two minutes as it paused to remember those killed in war, with the main ceremony at Whitehall attended by the royals and dignitaries.

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11 Nov 2019