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Workers in N. Ireland demanded the Assembly reopen so public funds could be unlocked

Unionists To End Boycott Of N. Ireland Government

Northern Ireland's main pro-UK party, the DUP, said on Tuesday it endorses a deal with the UK government allowing it to end a long-running boycott of the province's devolved administration.

New Hong Kong Law To Expand Security Control

Hong Kong will create its own national security law "as soon as possible", city leader John Lee (C) said Tuesday

Hong Kong's leader announced on Tuesday the city would urgently create a new security law to crush pro-independence threats, nearly four years after authorities extinguished a huge democracy movement.

Israel To Shift Some Troops North As Negotiators Push For Gaza Ceasefire

A woman bakes bread outside at a makeshift camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, in southern Gaza

The Israeli army was preparing to shift some of its forces from the Gaza Strip to the restive Lebanese border, as international mediators pushed for a new deal to halt its war with Hamas.

President Joko Widodo's actions have raised fears he is trying to retain his influence in Indonesian politics, already dominated by dynastic elites since the fall of dictator Suharto

'Dynasty In The Making' As Widodo's Shadow Hangs Over Indonesia Vote

Joko Widodo has led Indonesia for a nearly a decade pledging to do things differently, but he stands accused of manoeuvring to build his own political dynasty in next month's presidential vote in a country long known for its nepotistic politics.

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Chinese tourists pose for photos in front of the Taiwan Strait on the coast of Pingtan Island

Chinese Tourists To Taiwan Strait Shrug Off Beefed-up Security Patrols

Chinese tourists to Taiwan Strait shrug off beefed-up security patrols

This handout picture provided by the Iranian foreign ministry shows Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) and Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (L) meeting in Beijing on April 6, 2023. The foreign ministers of Middle E

Iran-Saudi Vow To Bring Mideast 'Security, Stability'

Iran-Saudi vow to bring Mideast 'security, stability'

Iraqi gov't forces only days away from driving ISIS off Ramadi: Official

It may take only a few more days for the Iraqi army to drive Islamic State militants away from Ramadi, an Iraqi official has claimed.

Red alert in Tianjin: For the first time, Chinese port city issues most severe air pollution warning

For the first time ever, Tianjin has issued a red alert for air pollution.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says reducing Sunday penalty rates would be 'unfair'

Annastacia Palaszczuk said she would wait for the government to reach a decision on the suggested Sunday penalty rates changes.

Third Australia-Indonesia 2+2 meeting in Sydney: Two countries sign counter-terrorism agreement and renew defence cooperation deal

Following the arrests of nine people suspected of attacking Jakarta on New Year’s Eve, Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop met Indonesia’s Retno Marsudi for talks on trade and security.

Ukraine plans to 'win' Crimea back with visa-free travel in Europe

Ukraine hopes to initiate visa liberalisation with Australia after it manages to secure a similar privilege with the European Union.

Domestic violence services ‘overwhelmed’ with calls over Christmas

Australian domestic violence services are expecting a large influx of reports of both domestic abuse and sexual assault over the Christmas period.

Tasmania to officially apologise for former laws against homosexuality

Recognising the pain caused by former anti-gay laws, Tasmania will be the first Australian state to issue an official apology to those who were prosecuted and convicted under these laws.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull clicks selfie with Japanese robot Asimo, praises Japan’s technology

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull takes time out of series of meetings about trade and whaling issues with Japan to take a selfie with Asimo.

#DoingIt4Allison: Australia comes together against Gerard Baden-Clay verdict

People are coming in the Brisbane CBD to rally over the downgraded verdict for Allison Baden-Clay’s murder by her husband.

Free trade treaty: Ukraine does not mind losing Russia to gain EU support

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that his country does not mind ending a free trade treaty with Russia if it gains the same with the EU.

China, angered by Washington’s arms deal with Taiwan, summons US envoy

“The Chinese side firmly opposes any arms sale from the US to Taiwan,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei said.

Australia to host third Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers 2+2 Dialogue on Dec. 21

According to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, the relation with Indonesia helps Australia’s economy.

Julie Bishop defends ASIO chief's calls telling MPs to tone down comments on Islam

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has defended ASIO Director-General Duncan Lewis after he allegedly told coalition politicians to tone down their language when speaking about Islam in public.

Bill Leak racist cartoon sparks outrage, ‘The Australian’ defends it as mockery of COP21

Paul Whittaker, the new editor-in-chief of The Australian defended the cartoon saying that the poor do not need solar panels but life’s basic commodities.

Washington’s claims about Russia’s isolation in international area ‘ridiculous’: Foreign Ministry

"Washington can pretend to itself that sanctions against us are ‘efficient’ as long as it likes," the Russian Foreign Ministry says in a statement.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel dismisses US request to send more troops to Syria

The German chancellor said there was no need to talk about issues like sending more troops to Syria.

Helping Indonesia tackle forest fire should be Australia’s urgent priority: HSI

According to Humane Society International, it should be an urgent priority for Australia to help countries like Indonesia.

Reclaim the streets rally, as told by IBT journalist Themistocles Stavrou and why the lockout laws are not a good idea

IBT journalists decided to take part in Sydney's Reclaim the Streets rally and see what all the commotion is about.

Sylvester Turner beats Bill King in US mayoral election

The veteran lawmaker got 51 percent votes, while King got 49 percent.

Saudi woman wins seat in historic elections, women voted for first time

Many Saudi women also took to Twitter with the hashtag #saudiwomenvote to express their excitement as Saturday is the only third time in history that the Saudi Kingdom has had elections.

2015 Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival highlights

The 14th edition of the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival is much more than a recreational event.

Donald Trump ‘wins’ police union with his support for officers

The New England Police Benevolent Association has said it will back a president who works in the best interest of the department.

Assad must leave to start political transition in Syria, rebel groups insist

Syrian rebel groups are ready to join peace talks if Assad is ready to quit.

Republican voters closely divided on Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the US

More Republican voters appear to favour Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States according to a recent poll conducted by NBC News and The Wall Street Journal.

Leading the charge in Paris: Australia will beat emission targets, says Environment Minister

Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has praised Australia's efforts at the Paris climate conference and promised the country will meet and beat its emission targets for 2020 and 2030.