Malcolm Turnbull throws shade at Tony Abbott over Donald Trump defence

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Australian lawmakers call Trump ‘a revolting slug’

Donald Trump is "a revolting slug unfit for public office," lawmakers in Australia's most populous state said in a unanimous parliamentary motion on Thursday. New South Wales Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham introduced the motion condemning "misogynistic, hateful" comments made by the US Republican presidential candidate against women and minorities, including his lewd and sexist remarks in a 2005 video.

US strikes Houthi rebel targets in Yemen: Pentagon Washington (AFP) – …

The United States has bombed three radar sites controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the first direct US strike against the group following missile attacks against US warships last week, the Pentagon said in a statement. The strikes in Houthi-controlled territory on Yemen's Red Sea coast, authorized by President Barack Obama, were conducted with Tomahawk cruise missiles fired by the destroyer USS Nitze, a US official said.

Married doctor had sex romps with patient and kept affair going after husband complained

Married doctor had secret sex trysts with a patient he called his 'little prostitute' - and kept the affair going after her HUSBAND complained to his surgery A married doctor has been reprimanded over his secret sex romps with a patient after a commission heard he called her 'my little prostitute'. Italian-educated Dr Vitantonio Bracco once counted the unnamed woman's husband and son among his patients at a New South Wales surgery.

Reaction around the world to first Trump-Clinton debate

Views from around the world on Monday's first U.S. presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump: MILTON GAN, a Sydney-based photographer, said it seemed like Trump was trying to rein in his temper for the first 15 minutes, then went off the rails. "He started interrupting Clinton, he started interrupting Lester and he started steamrolling.

New York bomb suspect arrested after literally being caught napping

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Obama’s Asian pivot leaves closer ties, new challenges

In this Nov. 12, 2014 file photo, U.S. President Barack Obama, right, smiles after a group of children waved flags and flowers to cheer him during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. As Barack Obama embarks on what is likely to be his final trip to Asia as president, attention is returning to what is known as the U.S. "pivot" to the continent launched during his first term.

Obamaa s Asian pivot leaves closer ties, new challenges

As Barack Obama embarks on what is likely to be his final trip to Asia as president, attention is returning to what is known as the U.S. "pivot" to the continent launched during his first term. The policy adjustment aimed to reinforce alliances and shift military assets to a region that has grown in importance alongside the rise of China as a global economic and political power.

Country Hour for Monday 15 August, 2016

Western Australian uranium hopeful Vimy Resources has the environmental go ahead for a proposed mine project at Mulga Rocks, 240 kilometres north east of Kalgoorlie Conservation Council Nuclear Free Campaigner Mia Pepper says "Conservation groups will be lodging an official appeal against the recommendation by the EPA. Vimy Resources faces many hurdles and roadblocks and today's EPA recommendation is a long way from a green light for mining yellow cake at Mulga Rock."

The emails were released by WikiLeaks just before the convention in Philadelphia opened its doors.

Hello and welcome to The Midge, the e-bulletin that takes a bite out of politics in Scotland and elsewhere. Syrian man detonates bomb outside bar in southern Germany a bomber dead, 12 injured a MPs slate Sir Philip Green over collapse of BHS; World Anti-Doping Agency disappointed at no IOC blanket ban on Russian athletes a Democratic Party chief resigns a May to discuss Brexit and border controls in Northern Ireland a It's good to talk, says Prince Harry.

Biden meets Australia prime minister, talks up military ties

Vice President Joe Biden met with Australia's prime minister and other leaders on Tuesday, amid America's continued push to boost its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, center, meets with Australian Defense Force personnel on board the HMAS Adelaide, in Sydney, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.