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• Aust would prefer no Brexit: Bishop

  Aust would prefer no Brexit: BishopAustralia would prefer the UK remained a part of the European Union, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says.Ms Bishop says she informed British Prime Minister David Cameron of Australia's view during a meeting in Washington where she is attending the Nuclear Security Summit, ahead of Britain's June 23 referendum on whether it will remain a member of the EU."The EU is a significant trading partner for us - a strong UK as part of the European Union would be in Austra..

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• Myanmar's ruling party, military clash over powerfull Suu Kyi role

  

  NAYPYITAW/YANGON: Myanmar’s upper house of parliament approved a bill on Friday that gives Aung San Suu Kyi a powerful government role, despite opposition from the military on the second day of her party’s new administration. The bill creates the post of state counselor and would allow the Nobel laureate to coordinate ministers and influence the executive. It would help Suu Kyi circumvent a constitution written under the former junta that prevents her leading the country because her two sons ar..

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• A terrorist dirty bomb? US summit asks world leaders to plot response

  

  Radioactive material stolen from a medical facility has fallen into the hands of a global terrorist network, which is poised to launch a deadly “dirty bomb” attack on civilians using overhead drones. It sounds like a Hollywood plotline, but Barack Obama has urged world leaders at a summit in Washington to think about how they would respond if it played out in reality. David Cameron was among more than 50 delegates to the nuclear security summit who were shown film footage setting out the chill..

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• North Korean leader guides new anti-air weapon system: Pyongyang

  

  North Korean leader guides new anti-air weapon system: Pyongyang AFP on April 2, 2016, 2:03 pm North Korean leader guides new anti-air weapon system: Pyongyang Seoul (AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has overseen the test of a new anti-aircraft weapon system, state media said on Saturday, the latest in a series of missile trials as tensions run high on the divided Korean peninsula.Over the past month the young leader has supervised several military drills, includi..

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• Nuclear terrorism a 'terrifying possibility'

  

  Nuclear terrorism a 'terrifying possibility'

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• South Africa's Zuma denies dishonesty

  

  AAP on April 2, 2016, 8:44 am South African President Jacob Zuma has apologised for using public funds to improve his home. South African President Jacob Zuma has denied acting dishonestly in a scandal over improper state spending at his private home, after a scathing court ruling prompted calls for him to resign.The scandal is arguably the biggest yet to hit Zuma, who has fended off accusations of corruption, influence peddling and even rape since before he took office in 2009.It c..

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• Donald Trump Planning On Running As Third Party Candidate?

  

  Donald Trump has a history of political flip-flopping. Recently, he changed his stance regarding abortion (again) in the face of political pressure. Once upon a time, Trump was an avowed pro-choice supporter. Since he’s decided to throw his hat in the ring with the GOP in an effort to secure a path to the White House in 2016, Donald Trump has called himself pro-life. Just this week, he went on the record saying that women who obtain elective abortions “should be punished.” When his comments dre..

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• Indian police open homicide case after deadly Kolkata overpass collapse

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Death toll rises after Kolkata bridge collapse The death toll after the bridge collapse in Kolkata, India has risen to more than 20, with authorities holding out little hope of finding more survivors. PT1M0S 620 349 Kolkata: Indian police have opened a case of culpable homicide against the company that had been building a flyover which collapsed in Kolkata, killing at least 23 people and injuring dozens.Rescuers with cranes and jackhammers strugg..

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• Is GOP playing not to win?

  

  At last a Republican presidential candidate has emerged who has captured the hearts of the party’s base. At last a candidate is speaking to the deepest concerns of blue-collar Americans, including many independents and Democrats. At last working-class Republicans have someone they can enthusiastically support. Does this mean the Republican Party is uniting around Donald Trump in hopes of securing a big victory this November? To the contrary, the party establishment is talking about pulling out..

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• Gas explosion injures five, damages apartment in central Paris

  

  A gas explosion destroyed part of a central Paris apartment. (AFP) A gas explosion in central Paris has injured five people and blown part of the wall off an apartment, sending debris raining down on the street below. The blast happened on the sixth floor of an apartment in Rue de Bérite about noon yesterday. A gas explosion destroyed part of a central Paris apartment. (AFP) Debris fell onto the street. (9NEWS) A nearby school was evacuated as emergency services responded. Images show the apar..

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