Election 2016: Malcolm Turnbull has questions to answer about Panama Papers
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faces scrutiny from Labor over the Panama Papers. Andrew Meares Labor says that if it is good enough for the Coalition to pursue Julia Gillard over events 20 years before she was prime minister, it is reasonable to pursue Malcolm Turnbull over his involvement in a Siberian gold exploration company set up in the British Virgin Islands and which has been revealed in the Panama Papers.However, Mr Turnbull dismissed ..>> view originalTurkey says it has met EU visa deal criteria, delay unacceptable
Turkey says it has met EU visa deal criteria, delay unacceptable By Reuters Published: 04:32 EST, 12 May 2016 | Updated: 04:32 EST, 12 May 2016 By Ece ToksabayANKARA, May 12 (Reuters) - Turkey has fulfilled the required criteria for visa-free travel to Europe, Ankara's minister for EU affairs said on Thursday, adding that postponing the deal unfairly was unacceptable - comments which could threaten a wider agreement on migrants.The minister, Volkan Bozkir, said Turkey would not cha..>> view originalIslamic State group claims bombing across Baghdad killing at least 94 people
Islamic State group claims bombing across Baghdad killing at least 94 people Updated May 12, 2016 05:42:23 Three suicide bombings across Baghdad claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group have killed at least 94 people, officials say, in the deadliest attacks in the Iraqi capital this year.Security has gradually improved in Baghdad, which was the target of daily bombings a decade ago, but violence against security forces and Shiite Muslim civilians is still frequent.The fi..>> view originalPlane debris 'almost certainly' from MH370: ATSB
Plane debris ‘almost certainly’ from MH370: ATSBAAPMay 12, 2016 6:48PMSavePrint Twitter pic of MH370 debris found on Rodrigues Island.Two aircraft fragments found on the beaches of South Africa and Rodrigues Island off Mauritius are almost certainly from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has said.Five pieces of debris have now been recovered, with two from Mozambique and another from Reunion Island.Authorities say a piece of engine cowling featuring ..>> view originalGermany to compensate, annul postwar convictions of 50000 gay men under Nazi law
Germany to compensate, annul postwar convictions of 50,000 gay men under Nazi law Posted May 12, 2016 05:34:13 Germany will compensate and annul the convictions of 50,000 men for homosexuality under a Nazi-era law which remained in force after the war, the Government says."We can never completely erase the travesty of justice, but we want to rehabilitate the victims," Justice Minister Heiko Maas said in a statement."They should not have to live with the stigma of conv..>> view originalNicola Thorp: Receptionist sent home for not wearing high heels sparks dress code debate in UK
Nicola Thorp: Receptionist sent home for not wearing high heels sparks dress code debate in UK Updated May 12, 2016 18:23:25 The case of a receptionist sent home from work for refusing to wear high heels has sparked a renewed push for companies to ban "sexist" and "out-dated" dress codes in the UK. Key points:UK woman Nicola Thorp sent home without pay for wearing flat shoes to workStarts petition calling for it to be made illegal for companies to be able to enforce "s..>> view originalRousseff impeachment: Senate votes to send president to trial
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Protests in Brazil amid impeachment turmoil Pro-government protesters take to the streets of major Brazilian cities as the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff gets back on track. PT1M15S 620 349 After more than 16 hours of speeches, the Brazilian Senate declared they would vote in favour of suspending President Dilma Rousseff in the early hours of Thursday morning.A "half plus one" majority, from 81 senators, was needed to carry..>> view originalBritish media 'barbarians' need manners lesson following Queen's gaffe, Chinese press says
British media 'barbarians' need manners lesson following Queen's gaffe, Chinese press says Posted May 12, 2016 16:28:57 The British media is riddled with "barbarians" who would benefit from a lesson in manners from China's ancient civilisation, a state-run newspaper says, after Queen Elizabeth II called Chinese officials "very rude". Key points:Queen remarks on police chief's "bad luck" to have overseen a Chinese presidential delegationBBC coverage was blacked-out in..>> view originalUS to activate Romanian missile defence site, angering Russia
U.S. to activate Romanian missile defence site, angering Russia By Reuters Published: 03:39 EST, 12 May 2016 | Updated: 03:39 EST, 12 May 2016 By Robin EmmottDEVESELU, Romania, May 12 (Reuters) - The United States switches on an $800 million missile shield in Romania on Thursday, a step it sees as vital to defend itself and Europe from so-called rogue states but the Kremlin says is aimed at blunting its own nuclear arsenal.At the remote Deveselu air base in Romania, senior U.S. and ..>> view original
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