Actor Geoffrey Rush has been awarded $2.9 million Australian after winning his defamation case against a Sydney newspaper publisher and journalist.
Arthur Stevens reports
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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE
The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Hong Kong activists granted asylum in Germany
Germany has confirmed that it granted asylum last year to two activists who fled the city of Hong Kong who faced rioting charges at home.
It is the first known case of of a foreign country giving refugee status to pro-democracy campaigners in the Chinese city.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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EU Elections Underway
The European Parliamentary Elections are now underway.
Voting begins Thursday in the UK and the Netherlands, followed by on Friday by Ireland and the Czech Republic
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek in Brussels explains how this vote will reshape the EU.
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India's Prime Minister expected to win second term
Early leads suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bhartiya Janata Party is set to win a second term in India's elections.
Mr. Modi's party is ahead in 290 seats four hours after counting of about 600 million votes began.
Any party needs 272 seats out of 543 in India's Parliament.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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THERESA MAY RESIGNATION EXPECTED FRIDAY
UK Prime Minister Theresa May could announce her resignation on Friday, according to reports.
A senior member of her cabinet, Andrea Leadsom, quit on Wednesday over the Prime Minister's handling of Brexit.
Pressure has been growing on Mrs May to resign, to allow a new Conservative Party leader to take over Britain's exit from the EU.
Conservative MP Bob Stewart says he wasn't surprised by Mrs Leadsom's decision to leave the cabinet.
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A senior member of her cabinet, Andrea Leadsom, quit on Wednesday over the Prime Minister's handling of Brexit.
Pressure has been growing on Mrs May to resign, to allow a new Conservative Party leader to take over Britain's exit from the EU.
Conservative MP Bob Stewart says he wasn't surprised by Mrs Leadsom's decision to leave the cabinet.
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Russia accuses U.S. of 'misinformation' on Idlib
Russia says allegations that it carried out air strikes on civilians in Syria are part of a 'misinformation' campaign orchestrated by the U.S. It accuses U.S. forces of trying to slow down anti-terrorist operations in Idlib. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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New US $20 bill with anti-slavery activist delayed
A redesign of the US twenty dollar bill featuring an African american anti slavery activist has been delayed.
The note featuring Harriet Tubman was due to be unveiled next year, but will now be postponed until at least 2028 due to "counterfeiting issues".
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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The note featuring Harriet Tubman was due to be unveiled next year, but will now be postponed until at least 2028 due to "counterfeiting issues".
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
SENIOR FIGURE QUITS UK CABINET OVER BREXIT
A senior member of Theresa May's cabinet has quit over her handling of Brexit.
Andrea Leadsom leaves her role as Leader of the Commons.
It comes as pressure grows on the UK Prime Minister to resign, from lawmakers in her own party.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Andrea Leadsom leaves her role as Leader of the Commons.
It comes as pressure grows on the UK Prime Minister to resign, from lawmakers in her own party.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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THERESA MAY SURVIVES (FOR NOW)
Downing Street says UK Prime Minister Theresa May is NOT resigning.
There had been speculation Mrs May could be forced to quit on Wednesday over a strengthening backlash over her Brexit plans.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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There had been speculation Mrs May could be forced to quit on Wednesday over a strengthening backlash over her Brexit plans.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Trump denies cover-up accusation
U.S. President Donald Trump has hit back at leading Democrat Nancy
Pelosi who accused him of engaging in a cover-up.
The House Speakers comments came after a meeting with fellow Democrats
on whether to launch a potential impeachment effort.
The President also says a plan to work with Democrats on
infrastructure is now off the table.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Pelosi who accused him of engaging in a cover-up.
The House Speakers comments came after a meeting with fellow Democrats
on whether to launch a potential impeachment effort.
The President also says a plan to work with Democrats on
infrastructure is now off the table.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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UK PM MAY UNDER PRESSURE TO RESIGN
There's growing speculation UK Prime Minister Theresa May could be forced to resign by her own lawmakers within days - if not sooner.
She's facing a strengthening backlash over her Brexit plans.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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She's facing a strengthening backlash over her Brexit plans.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Half of U.S. states hit by Measles outbreak
The U.S. state of Maine is the latest to be affected by the measles
outbreak, the worst in 25 years.
It means the disease has now spread to 25 out of the 50 U.S. states.
U.S. correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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outbreak, the worst in 25 years.
It means the disease has now spread to 25 out of the 50 U.S. states.
U.S. correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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BRITISH STEEL TO ENTER INSOLVENCY
The UK's second largest steel producer British Steel is set to enter insolvency after rescue talks with the government failed.
The collapse, partly blamed on Brexit, puts more than 5000 jobs at risk.
Holly Hudson reports.
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Football fans angry over FIFA Women's World Cup seating arrangments
The organisers of the upcoming Women's World Cup in France are being criticised for not seating families together.
Football fans with tickets are complaining that they have been allocated seats away from their young children.
World governing body FIFA, which runs the event, says the issue only affects a small number of attendees.
Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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INDONESIA: At least 6 dead in political protest in Jakarta
Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election have gripped the heart of the Indonesian capital jakarta after an overnight face-off between police and protesters in which, according to the City's governor, six people died.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne
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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE
UK PM MAY UNDER GROWING PRESSURE OVER NEW BREXIT PLAN
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is under growing pressure to resign from within her own party.
It comes after she put forward a new Brexit plan, which she wants MPs to vote on next month.
But many Conservatives are saying they won't back it - and the opposition Labour Party insists it will oppose the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
It commits to allowing MPs a vote on having a second Brexit referendum.
But Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson says it's not enough.
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It comes after she put forward a new Brexit plan, which she wants MPs to vote on next month.
But many Conservatives are saying they won't back it - and the opposition Labour Party insists it will oppose the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
It commits to allowing MPs a vote on having a second Brexit referendum.
But Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson says it's not enough.
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Turkish servicemen sent to Russia for S-400 training
Turkey has sent military servicemen to Russia to be trained in using the S-400 missile system. The Russian anti-aircraft weapon system is at the heart of a dispute between Turkey and the U.S. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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Top Democrat Nancy Pelosi Under Pressure to Impeach Trump
Top Democrats are coming under pressure from some members of their own party who want to impeach President Donald Trump.
It reflects frustration that the White House is asserting executive privilege to avoid Congressional investigations.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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It reflects frustration that the White House is asserting executive privilege to avoid Congressional investigations.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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U.S. Officials say Strategy is to Deter Attacks from Iran, Not Start a War
Top US officials say the Trump administration is aiming to deter attacks from Iran, and not to encourage war.
The comments follow days of tensions between the two adversaries.
The comments follow days of tensions between the two adversaries.
President Donald Trump has also sent mixed signals by offering talks but threatening the country's leaders via Twitter.
Earlier this month the U.S. sent an aircraft carrier group to the region as tensions rose over Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.
America's acting defense secretary Patrick Shanahan has been briefing U.S. lawmakers...
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America's acting defense secretary Patrick Shanahan has been briefing U.S. lawmakers...
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Acting Defense Secy Says Potential for Iran Attacks Put on Hold
Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says the Trump administration's moves to deter Iran from attacks on Americans and its allies are working. He says the measures have put potential attacks on hold.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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