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Rain brings relief from South Australian bushfires after brutal night

Firefighters are continuing to battle out of control bushfires on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia (SA). Authorities on Thursday issued two emergency warnings for Kangaroo Island (KI

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Japanese gov't, prosecutors refute ex-Nissan Motor chief Ghosn's claims of judicial injustice

The Japanese government and prosecutors on Thursday refuted allegations made by former Nissan Motor Co. chief Carlos Ghosn in his first press conference after jumping

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U.S. House passes resolution to rein in Trump's war power against Iran

U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a resolution aiming at restraining President Donald Trump's power to take military actions against Iran without cong

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McConnell, Pelosi stand firm as impeachment remains frozen

The standoff over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial deepened as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said there will be “no haggling” with Democrats as House

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Putin attends large-scale naval drills in Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended major drills of the Russian Black Sea and Northern Fleets on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The ministry's Zvezda broadcasting service said Pu

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Kroos wonder goal helps Real Madrid through to Spanish Super Cup final

Toni Kroos scored a goal straight from a corner as Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the final of the controversial Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.Kroos caught Valencia goalke

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CES2020 reveals challenges and opportunities of Chinese tech

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Egypt FM to visit Algeria over development in Libya

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is heading to Algeria over the recent escalations in Libya, said the country's Foreign Ministry in a statement on Thursday. "Sh

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America's sacred politics

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Australia plagued by more danger as wildfires continue to spread

A firefighter manages a controlled burn near Tomerong, January 8, 2020. /AP Photo Authorities issued new fire bans, warnings, and evacuation notices in parts of Australia on Thursday, as deadl

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Beware of forced U.S. aggression towards Iran for domestic purposes

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EU chief warns PM full Brexit trade deal not possible before deadline

Boris Johnson has told the new European Commission chief he will not extend the transition period beyond the end of the year in their first face-to-face talks.The prime

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Queen Is ‘Deeply Upset’ After Harry and Meghan Stand Down as Senior Royals - Reports

A senior source within the Buckingham Palace said that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dropped a bombshell with their announcement that they have decided to “step back”

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US 'ready for serious negotiations with Iran' amid warning of more action in Middle East

The United States says it is ready to take part in "serious negotiations" with Iran as it insisted the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani was an act of self

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China enter AVC men's Olympic qualification semis

China men's volleyball team in action during the match against Chinese Taipei in the Asian zone qualification tournament for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China, Janua

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Japan minister launches counterattack after Ghosn blasts justice system

Japan’s justice minister launched a rare and forceful public takedown of auto executive-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn after he blasted the country’s legal system as allo

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Ousted Nissan Chief Ghosn calls allegations against him 'untrue'

In his first public appearance since fleeing Japan to Lebanon, ousted Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn said in a new conference in Beirut that accusations against him were "un