The week has worsened for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Last week's scandal that broke over the rape of a parliamentary staffer
by a co-worker in the defence minister's office was bad enough, but it's
been eclipsed by the latest news.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Friday, February 26, 2021
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR'S PROBE
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The Italian government has sent security experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to join UN and Congolese authorities in investigating the killings of the Italian ambassador, and two other people in eastern DRC. Ambassador Luca Attanasio was given a state funeral in Rome on Thursday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Gunmen attack another school in Northwest Nigeria, kidnap many female students
Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked a girls secondary school in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, kidnapping many female students.
This is coming weeks after many students were kidnapped from another state in the same region.
Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja
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HARRY, QUEEN INTERVENE ON UK MEDIA, VACCINES
Prince Harry says the British media was 'destroying' his mental health.
He's been interviewed by James Corden's The Late Late Show in California.
And he says he didn't walk away from a life of service when he and his wife Meghan stepped back from being senior Royals.
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B/A: The interview comes after confirmation the Duke and Duchess will not be returning to full Royal duties, and are being stripped of some patronages and titles as a result.
Meanwhile, the Queen has made a major intervention in the vaccine debate in the UK.
She's spoken with health leaders and urged people to be selfless if they are cautious about getting a covid-19 jab.
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India's largest trade union calls for nationwide strike
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India largest trade body is calling for all businesses in the country to be shut today…
As it protests against rising fuel prices and high taxes on traders.
More than 40,000 commercial markets are expected to remain shut as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Correct link - Papua New Guinea – Father of the Nation passes
Papua New Guineas longest serving Prime Minister Sr Michael Somare has died in Port Moresby at the age of 84.
Known at the Father Of The Nation, Mr Somare led the country from being a colony of Australia to independence in 1975, and went on to serve as Prime Minister for four terms and 17 years.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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Papua New Guinea – Father of the Nation passes
Papua New Guineas longest serving Prime Minister Sr Michael Somare has died in Port Moresby at the age of 84.
Known at the Father of the Nation, Mr Somare led the country from being a colony of Australia to independence in 1975, and went on to serve as Prime Minister for four terms and 17 years.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.
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US strikes target in Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in response to attacks on US military in Iraq
The US military has launched an airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iranian-backed militia.
The Pentagon said President Joe Biden approved the action in response to recent attacks against Americans in Iraq.
From Washington, Kate Fisher reports
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Hong Kong begins mass COVID-19 vaccinations
Hong Kong is beginning a mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
The inoculation drive has faced multiple delays.
But despite public concerns over vaccine safety, the first two weeks of vaccination appointments are already fully booked.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Biden hails rule of law but doesn't mention Khashoggi murder in call with Saudi King
US President Joe Biden has spoken to King Salman of Saudi Arabia for the first time since taking office, as he seeks to reset relations with America's long-time ally.
But the leaders did not discuss a forthcoming US intelligence report into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Lady Gaga's Dogs Stolen, Dogwalker Shot
Two dogs belonging to the musician Lady Gaga have been stolen after her dog walker was shot in Los Angeles.
The popular singer is offering a five hundred thousand dollar reward for information about the dogs.
Ira Spitzer reports from California
Wall Street logs losses as tech stocks slide, bond yields rise
US benchmark indices logged losses Thursday, weighed down by technology stocks as investors moved to other sectors that could stage economic comebacks.
But increasing pressure from rising bond yields dampened appetite for risk.
Here's Liling Tan reports with Wall Street's latest.
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Olympic champion takes testosterone fight to Human Rights Court
Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya will lodge an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights over the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners. Following a 2019 rule change, she is not allowed to compete in races between 400m and one mile unless she takes testosterone-reducing medications. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.
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UK's coronavirus level lowered as risk to healthcare system falls
The UK's coronavirus alert level has been lowered from level five to level four across the whole country.
That means the risk of the National Health Service being overwhelmed "has receded."
Benji Hyer has more details from London.
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New York DA obtains Trump tax returns
After a long legal battle, the District Attorney of New York state has finally obtained former President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court blocked a last ditch effort by Trump's team to keep the records secret.
Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court blocked a last ditch effort by Trump's team to keep the records secret.
Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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New Covid-19 variant spreading in New York
A new variant of Covid-19 has been found in New York City.
Scientists say the mutation could help the virus avoid the body's immune system.
Sarah Walton reports
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Scientists say the mutation could help the virus avoid the body's immune system.
Sarah Walton reports
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Reports: Trump tax records handed over to New York prosectors
Former US President Donald Trump's tax records have now been handed over to prosecutors in New York, after a Supreme Court ruling on the issue last week.
The New York District Attorney now has 8 years of the former President's tax returns, plus millions of pages of other financial data relating to his business empire.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Pfizer explores Covid-19 3rd booster dose
Pfizer is trialling a Covid-19 booster vaccine.
It means people could be offered a third dose to increase immunity to the virus.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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It means people could be offered a third dose to increase immunity to the virus.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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UN accuses Eritrea of forcing refugees back home
IntroThe UN Human Rights Council is looking into allegations thathas received a reportEritrean refugees in Ethiopia's crisis-hit Tigray region are being forcefully sent home. A UN human rights expert submitted a report to the organization, saying he was particlarly concerned about two refugee camps which may have been destroyed.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Uganda Responds to US Sanction Threats
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Uganda says the United States cannot lecturer it on democracy.
The response comes after a US State Department spokesperson said the Biden Administration was considering holding some individuals accountable for their involvement in alleged human rights violations during Uganda's recent elections.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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