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Monday, October 24, 2016

Australia's Solicitor General retires over fight with Attorney-General

There are cries of foul after Australia's second highest law officer resigned saying his relationship with the nation's Attorney-General Senator George Brandis had broken down irretrievably .
Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson and the attorney-general have been embroiled in a public spat over changes to Mr Gleeson's role, principally that no-one including the prime minister could seek the solicitor-general's advice without the attorney-generals' permission.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

At least 13 dead in US bus crash

Regulators eye AT&T - Time Warner deal

The deal for AT&T to buy Time Warner for over $85 billion is expected to be closely reviewed by regulators.

Already Donald Trump has promised to block the deal - saying it concentrates too much power in the hands of the few.

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Clinton to focus on issues and not her rival

BANKS COULD LEAVE UK OVER BREXIT

Several large banks are considering quitting the UK early in 2017 because of Brexit.

This according to the British Bankers' Association.

The BBA warns the financial industry is concerned the UK may exit the European Single Market as it leaves the EU.

And it says some small banks may even relocate from Britain before the end of this year.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Brexit negotiations are being preceded by a series of threats and counter-threats.

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GDP increase likely to spark US rate hike speculation

The latest look at the state of the US economy comes this week, with the release of the GDP figure.

After several months of dispiriting data the expectation is for better news this week.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

United Nations confirm receipt of South Africa's ICC withdrawal

AT&T in advanced talks to buy Time Warner

Trump claims he'll win

Donald Trump is telling voters in North Carolina that he's confident he'll win the White House.

The Republican candidate has been arguing that Hillary Clinton is the most corrupt American politician ever to seek the presidency.

Since the final presidential debate, Donald Trump has been slipping in the public opinion polls.

His supporters want to put Hillary Clinton in jail, as Donald Trump focuses on the final outcome.

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US claims progress against the Islamic State

The Obama administration is claiming progress in it's fight against the Islamic State.

While the United Nations says Aleppo is a slaughterhouse, the U.S. says it remains focused on fighting the Islamic State, not fighting the Assad regime.

With the Islamic State reportedly taking Iraqi families to be used as human shields in Mosul, the U.S. again says they are focused on supporting the Iraqis in retaking their city.

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest says progress is being made.

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Cyberattack Knocks Popular Websites Offline

The US Department of Homeland Security is investigating a major cyberattack against an internet directory.

The attack has shut down websites across the internet.

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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US hopes for change of tone from Philippines' Duterte

The U.S. is hoping there is a change in tone from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.

While he was on a state visit in Bejing, he announced the intention to separate from the relationship with the United States, but now is saying he does not intend to sever the relationship.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Washington is hopeful that this apparently change in tune is accurate.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest reminded reporters that words of elected officials matter.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the repeated personal attacks by President Duterte have brought uncertainty in the relationship between Washington and Manila.

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US sails through South China Sea

The U.S. is confirming that a U.S. Navy ship did sail through the South China Sea, the region of sandbars and tiny islands that is claimed by China and other nations.

According to the Chinese Defence Ministry, two Chinese destroyers warned the ship to leave, claiming their route was provocative and illegal.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the operation was about free and fair navigation in international waters.

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EU-Canada trade deal fails

The Canadian trade minister has left Brussels, saying the European Union is incapable of signing a trade deal.

The deal was supposed to be signed next week, when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in town, but has been blocked by one province of Belgium, Wallonia.

Our european correspondent Kevin Ozebek has an update:

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UN says Aleppo siege amounts to war crimes

UN report finds DRC govt killed protesters

Trump's political director steps aside

With just over two weeks to go in the American presidential election, Jim Murphy, the political director for Donald Trump, has stepped aside.

His departure comes as polls show there's almost no path to the White House for the Republican candidate.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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TERROR ARREST OVER 'SUSPICIOUS ITEM' ON LONDON TUBE

Russian warships sail through English Channel

The biggest Russian naval convoy since the Cold War is passing through the English Channel.

Russia says the warships will be used for strikes against terrorists in Syria - but its journey is also a clear show of military strength.

Elena Casas has more from Moscow.

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EU leaders at summit in Brussels hold off on sanctions on Russia over Syria

Italy has prevented the European Union from slapping new sanctions on Russia over the conflict in Syria as EU leaders are wrap up their summit in Brussels.

The EU and Russia already have tit for tat sanctions in place over the Ukraine conflict and Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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