The sacking of a public servant in Australia who sent anonymous tweets criticising the federal government seven years ago is sending a chill across the bureaucracy.
The full bench of the High Court has unanimously found Michaela Banerji breached the public service code of conduct and couldn't claim compensation arising from her 2013 dismissal.
Arthur Stevens reports
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
BRITISH AIRWAYS SYSTEM PROBLEMS AT LONDON AIRPORTS CAUSING DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
Almost 100 British Airways flights have been cancelled at London's Heathrow at Gatwick Airports due to system failures.
The issues are affecting check-in and flight departures.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell hast more
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India's central bank cuts lending rates to speed up growth
The Reserve Bank of India has cut lending rates for the fourth straight time in 2019 in a bid to boost economic growth which has been at a five year low.
The central bank has forecast a growth rate of 6.9%, down from 7%.
Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.
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Rejection of Russian opposition candidates upheld
Russia's Central Election Commission has denied appeals from opposition figures to allow their candidacy in local elections. The rejection of a number of independent candidates has sparked weeks of protests in the Russian capital. Julia Chapman reports.
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Missiles have been warning to U.S., S. Korea: Kim Jong-un
North Korea followed up its latest missile test this week with a report in state media making it very clear why it's been blasting away. Tuesday's test was the fourth in just two weeks.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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US mass shootings driven by “violent ideologies"
The FBI says the gunmen in two recent mass shootings followed "violent
ideologies."
It's launched a domestic terrorism investigation into the shooting at
a California food festival that left three people dead.
And has linked the killing of nine people in Dayton, Ohio at the
weekend to "violent ideologies."
Nick Harper reports.
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ideologies."
It's launched a domestic terrorism investigation into the shooting at
a California food festival that left three people dead.
And has linked the killing of nine people in Dayton, Ohio at the
weekend to "violent ideologies."
Nick Harper reports.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
U.S. won’t ‘overreact’ to North Korea missile launches
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says Washington won't overreact
to North Korean missile launches.
Pyongyang has conducted four missile launches over the past two weeks
in protest against military drills between the U.S. and South Korea.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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to North Korean missile launches.
Pyongyang has conducted four missile launches over the past two weeks
in protest against military drills between the U.S. and South Korea.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Police officer kills colleagues in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia is investigating the circumstances under which a police officer shot and killed his commander and another police officer while on duty in the capital Addis Ababa:
The shooting happened at a government office in the capital Addis Ababa.
Coletta Wanjohi reports From Addis Ababa:
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Literary giant Toni Morrison dies at age of 88
Literary giant Toni Morrison, who explored black identity in the U.S. in acclaimed novels such as "Beloved" and "Song of Solomon", has died at the age of 88.
Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more
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US imposes total economic embargo on Venezuelan government
President Donald Trump has imposed a total economic embargo on the Venezuelan government.
The sweeping sanctions are a significant escalation of pressure against President Nicolas Maduro's regime.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The sweeping sanctions are a significant escalation of pressure against President Nicolas Maduro's regime.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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British MPs try to block no-deal Brexit
A group of British MPs have started legal action to try to avoid the government taking the country into a no deal Brexit.
It aims to stop the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson from shutting down Parliament to force through a no deal.
UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports
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Court grants embattled Shiite leader bail on health grounds
A High Court in Kaduna State, North West Nigeria has granted the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, bail on health grounds.
From Abuja Correspondent Phil Ihaza, tells us more
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Thousands evacuated after Russian plant blast
Thousands of people have been evacuated from a Siberian region after a series of explosions at an ammunitions depot. One person was killed and at least 12 others wounded. Julia Chapman reports.
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Lockdown in Kashmir continues after India strips region of special status
Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir remains tense but calm a day after New Delhi revoked a special status for the region.
The move is aimed at fully integrating India's only Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country. Pakistan has condemned the move, accusing India of violating international norms. India and Pakistan govern Kashmir in parts but both claim the state in full.
Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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N. Korea fires more missiles as military exercises plays out in South
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired two projectiles it believes are short-range ballistic missiles. This would be Pyongyang fourth weapon's test in just two weeks.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Trump-inspired mail bomber sentenced to 20 years
The man who sent explosive devices to critics of US President Donald
Trump says he was inspired by the President's rhetoric.
Cesar Sayoc has been jailed for 20 years for targeting former
Presidents Obama and Clinton, actor Robert de Niro and the CNN news
network.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Trump says he was inspired by the President's rhetoric.
Cesar Sayoc has been jailed for 20 years for targeting former
Presidents Obama and Clinton, actor Robert de Niro and the CNN news
network.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Monday, August 5, 2019
Deepening trade war, US brands China a "currency manipulator"
The Trump administration has formally branded China a "currency manipulator", a step that intensifies the trade war between Washington and Beijing.
The move came after big falls on US stock markets, prompted by China's devaluation of its currency.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Colombia Grants Citizenship to Children of Venezuelan Migrants
Colombia has granted citizenship to thousands of children born in Colombia to Venezuelan parents.
Colombia has taken in nearly one and a half million Venezuelan migrants in the last four years.
Mary Triny Mena repots from Caracas.
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Dow suffers worst losses of year amid currency war fears
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has plunged more than 760 points losing more than three per cent in value after the trade and currency war between the US and China intensified.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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TANZANIA SOUTH AFRICAN PLANE CRASH
Two South African pilots have been killed in a plane crash in Tanzania's Tabora region in the western part of the country.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.
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