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Malcolm Turnbull overthrows Tony Abbott to become prime minister of Australia
Liberal MPs have determined who their leader will be following a divisive ballot at Parliament House in Canberra.
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Powerful 7.9-Magnitude Quake Shakes Chile Capital
The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.9. Chilean authorities recorded it as 7.2.
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Taiwan shows just how absurd Australian politics looks to the rest of the world
Most Australians agree the current revolving door approach to leadership in Canberra is absurd but it has taken a group of Taiwanese animators to show just how ridiculous Malcolm Turnbull's ousting of Tony Abbott must look to foreign observers.
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Sing your little hearts out! Judge rules 'Happy Birthday' song in public domain
The music publishing company that has been collecting royalties on the song "Happy Birthday To You" for years does not hold a valid copyright on the lyrics to the tune that is one of the mostly widely sung in the world, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
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Active Shooter Reported at Umpqua Community College
Preliminary information indicates multiple deaths and more than 20 others injured in a shooting at Oregon's Umpqua Community College on Thursday, said Oregon State Police
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Deadly shooting rampage at Oregon community college
At least seven people are dead in a mass shooting at an Oregon community college Thursday, according to KATU News. Around 20 more people were wounded at Umpqua Community College, and the shooter is...
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Anti-abortion campaigner loses high court bid to stay in Australia
Anti-abortion campaigner Troy Newman has lost his attempt to have his visa cancellation overturned in the High Court.
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Reports of double shooting outside Parramatta police HQ
There have been reports of a shooting incident at Charles Street in Parramatta.
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Search for Missing Ship Focuses on Survivors
The U.S. Coast Guard is focusing on the search for survivors after concluding the missing cargo ship El Faro sank at its last known location with Hurricane Joaquin bearing down on it.
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Verizon's grandfathered unlimited data users face $20 price hike - CNET
Subscribers with unlimited data plans will see their bills rise after November 15.
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Combating The Islamic State: US Ends Anti-ISIS Syrian Rebel Training Program
The White House has ended a program to train Syrian rebels to fight the Islamic State group, officials said Friday.
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Strong earthquake jolts Islamabad
An earthquake of unknown magnitude jolted Islamabad along with parts of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa just seconds ago.
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Obama Administration Rejects Canada-to-U.S Keystone Pipeline
The Obama administration will reject the Keystone XL oil pipeline that has divided petroleum interests and environmentalists for more than seven years, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.
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Putin Suspends Flights to Egypt
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to suspend Russian air traffic with Egypt until the cause of the Metrojet Flight 9268 crash is found, Kremlin says.
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Nine Aboard Private Jet that Crashed into Akron,Ohio Apartment
There were nine people on board the jet that crashed in Akron on Tuesday, according to news reports.
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Germany Friendly Stadium Evacuated
The Hannover Stadium hosting Germany's friendly with the Netherlands is being evacuated.
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Paris attacks: Brussels alert stays at highest level
Brussels will stay on the highest level of terror alert, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel says, amid a manhunt for suspects linked to the Paris attacks. Schools, universities and the metro in the Belgian capital will remain closed on Monday, Mr Michel said.
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Colorado Shooting Suspect Declares ‘I’m Guilty’ in Court
“I’m guilty. There’s no trial. I’m a warrior for the babies,” he yelled at one point. “Let it all come out. The truth!” he yelled at another.
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Syria Crisis: Powers 'Agree on Syria Peace Process Resolution
The five permanent UN Security Council members have agreed the text of a draft UN resolution for the Syrian peace process, diplomats say.
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Fire breaks Out in Dubai Skyscraper
A fire erupts in a building in Dubai close to the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, ahead of a major New Year fireworks display.
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