A boat that ran aground in Australia's far north Queensland is the first
people-smuggling operation to reach the Australian coast in almost four
years, according to the Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Border Force officials caught 15 people after the boat ran aground off
Cape Kimberley, near the Daintree River, on Sunday but between 15 to 30
others, including the vessel's captain and first mate, are reportedly
still on the run.
Arthur Stevens has more
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, August 27, 2018
Close to 1,000 people killed in monsoon floods in India this year
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There have been close to a thousands deaths so far during this year's monsoon season, according to newly released figures.
About 400 people have been killed in Kerala alone as a result of torrential rains as the south Indian state experienced its worst flooding in a century.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Rouble faces more pressure as new US sanctions come into effect
It's expected to be another rollercoaster moment for Russia's currency, as new US sanctions come into force in Moscow. Already the Rouble has sunk to two-year lows, and the Central Bank has suspended its purchases of foreign currency. Dan Ashby has more.
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Several dead and injured in shooting at Florida video game tournament
Several people are dead after a shooting at a shopping and dining complex in Florida.
A number of people were also wounded in the incident during a video game tournament at a restaurant in Jacksonville.
Here's our Florida correspondent Steve Mort
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Our Florida correspondent Steve Mort says there has been speculation in local media as to the gunman's motive.
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Sunday, August 26, 2018
Global tributes paid to Senator John McCain, dead at 81
Worldwide tributes have been offered following the death of Senator John McCain in the United States.
He was 81 and had been battling brain cancer.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Senator John McCain, dead at 81
Senator John McCain, one of the most widely-admired figures on the American political scene, has died at the age of 81.
He'd been battling brain cancer.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Senator McCain's final public speech was made last October as he received the Liberty Medal from America's National Constitution Center.
He used the occasion to launch a blistering attack on populist leaders like President Donald Trump.
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OUT: "…ash-heap of history"
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Senator McCain's final appearance on the floor of the US Senate took place in July 2017.
He returned to Washington from medical treatment to cast a pivotal vote AGAINST repealing Obamacare.
It was a bitter blow to President Donald Trump.
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Senator McCain's final appearance on the Senate floor took place in July 2017.
He'd been a fixture on Capitol Hill since 1982.
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Senator McCain was a persistent critic of President Trump….faulting him for his populist policies and his refusal to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The antipathy between the two men was mutual.
In July 2015, then-candidate Donald Trump belittled the Senator's war record at an appearance on the campaign trail in Iowa.
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Senator McCain would later criticize President Trump, though not by name, mocking the President's medical deferment that saved him from serving in Vietnam.
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Senator McCain's greatest political error took place in 2008, when he was the Republican candidate for President.
He revealed his choice as his running mate….a decision that he later said he regretted.
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Saturday, August 25, 2018
US Democrats make big changes to process of picking Presidential candidates
Democrats in the United States have voted to make a substantial change to the way in which they pick a Presidential candidate.
Leading members of the party will have their influence over the process dramatically reduced in time for the 2020 US election.
Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Friday, August 24, 2018
McCain ends his brain cancer treatment
US Senator John McCain is stopping his treatment for brain cancer.
The Republican, who has been a frequent critic of Donald Trump, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease last year.
McCain ran for President in 2008 but was defeated by Barack Obama.
Our US correspondent Steve Mort reports.
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The Republican, who has been a frequent critic of Donald Trump, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease last year.
McCain ran for President in 2008 but was defeated by Barack Obama.
Our US correspondent Steve Mort reports.
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Trump orders Pompeo to scrap North Korea visit, citing insufficient progress on denuclearisation
President Trump has ordered Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to cancel a planned visit to Pyongyang.
And he's conceded for the first time that North Korea has not made much progress scrapping its nuclear capability.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Hawaii Braces for Hurricane Lane
Hawaii is bracing itself for Hurricane Lane.
Forecasters say the storm will pass dangerously close to the Hawaiian Islands on Friday night.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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CFO of Trump Organization granted immunity from prosecution
The Chief Financial Officer of President Trump's family business has been given immunity from prosecution by investigators.
It's another substantial blow to the President, as the probe continues into a series of payments made to two women on the President's behalf.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Family: McCain to stop receiving treatment for brain cancer
The family of US Senator John McCain, who was the Republican Party's Presidential candidate ten years ago, say that he has stopped receiving treatment for brain cancer.
Senator McCain has been battling the disease since it was diagnosed last summer.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Trump blasts social media companies, accuses them of censorship
U.S. President Donald Trump has accuses social media companies of
censorship and silencing millions of people.
This comes days after Alphabet, Twitter and Facebook took down
hundreds of accounts that are allegedly linked to an Iranian
propaganda effort.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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censorship and silencing millions of people.
This comes days after Alphabet, Twitter and Facebook took down
hundreds of accounts that are allegedly linked to an Iranian
propaganda effort.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Hundreds of tourists removed from Egypt hotel after UK couple die
The British tour operator Thomas Cooke has removed more than three hundred of its customers from a hotel resort in Egypt after the deaths of a British couple.
However the company says there is no evidence that they died from carbon monoxide poisoning as had been reported as a possible cause.
Paul Barber has more from London.
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EU condemns Italy's threat to withhold contributions over migration
The European Union says Italy's threat to withhold its financial contributions to Brussels is not helpful in the migration debate.
The Italian government says it may stop contributing to the EU pot if they are not supported dealing with migrant arrivals.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Bolton goes to Kiev after pressing Moscow over election meddling
US National Security Adviser John Bolton is in Kiev to meet with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and other top government officials. The visit comes on the back of Bolton's talks with Russia during which he pressured the Kremlin over 2016 elections meddling and its stance on Syria and Ukraine. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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WhatsApp tells Indian government it won't change privacy protections
Days after the Indian government said that WhatsApp has promised to develop tools to combat the spread of misinformation, the company says it is not possible to trace the source of fake messages in the country.
India had called on the messaging giant to clamp down on fake news.
Hoax messages on subjects ranging from child kidnappers, natural disasters and cow smuggling, have led to over 20 mob killings in India in the last two months.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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India had called on the messaging giant to clamp down on fake news.
Hoax messages on subjects ranging from child kidnappers, natural disasters and cow smuggling, have led to over 20 mob killings in India in the last two months.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Russian and Turkish Foreign Ministers meet in Moscow
The Russian and Turkish Foreign Ministers are meeting in Moscow today (Friday).
They're expected to discuss the situation in the Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria and the return of Syrian refugees. Jessica King reports.
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Morrison the new Australian Prime Minister - backgrounder
Australia has a new Prime Minister, and it isn't the man who earlier this week challenged him for the role, former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Friday's Leadership ballot was split three ways with Foreign Minister and Deputy leader Julie Bishop, Treasurer Scott Morrison and Mr Dutton.
Ms Bishop was eliminated from the ballot first, with Mr Morrison elected leader and therefore Prime Minister 45 votes to 40.
So who is Scott Morrison?
Arthur Stevens takes a look.
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Turnbull responds following dumping as Australian Prime Minister
Australia's Treasurer Scott Morrison is the nation's next prime minister after defeating Peter Dutton in the race to replace Malcolm Turnbull.
The deputy leader of the Liberal party will be Josh Frydenberg, replacing Julie Bishop.
Mr Turnbull quit the job after he called for a ballot of leadership positions in a Liberal partyroom meeting on Friday.
He spoke with reporters following his dumping.
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