Trade deal unpopular despite positive outlook
The Australian Parliament is reviewing the Trans-Pacific Partnership amid scepticism from prominent international politicians and academics.
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World in brief – Pistorius sentenced to six years
A South African judge has sentenced Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Juno probe enters orbit around Jupiter
NASA’s Juno space probe was captured by Jupiter’s gravity field yesterday, America’s Independence Day, five years after its launch.
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The podcast Serial’s ‘killer’ wins retrial for 1999 murder
A US judge in Maryland has ordered a retrial for Adnan Syed, the man whose disputed murder conviction was examined in the podcast Serial.
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World in brief – Death toll rises after Istanbul attack
Turkey has called a national day of mourning following the deaths of 42 people including 13 foreigners in Istanbul’s bomb attacks.
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Human trafficker suspect extradited to Italy
Eritrean-born Medhanie Yehdego Mared was extradited to Italy on Tuesday for his suspected part in a North African human smuggling ring.
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Monkey steals 10,000 rupees from jewellery shop
CCTV footage showing a monkey stealing 10,000 rupees from a jewellery shop in India is making waves on social media.
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EgyptAir flight recorder believed located in Mediterranean depths
A French Navy ship searching for the black box of an EgyptAir aircraft which disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea last month has detected a signal.
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St Patrick’s Day marches on despite the lack of a parade
The parade may have been cancelled, but that has not destroyed the St Patrick’s Day vibe in Sydney this year.
News in brief – Palmer nickel workers may be saved from axe
Clive Palmer has promised to re-hire the 550 nickel refinery workers effectively sacked by administrators yesterday.
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