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U.S. withdraws final troops from Iraq
In what Iraq calls its 'day of sovereignty', U.S. and Iraqi commanders mark the withdrawal of U.S. military forces two decades…
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Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more…
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The U.S. is pulling its last troops out of Iraq. How will it affect the Middle East
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, former U.S. National Security Advisor, about the impact the…
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Stawell Gift winner suspended for 12 months after positive drug test
Stawell Gift winner Olufemi Komolafe has been suspended from competing for 12 months following a positive drug test.
Al Jazeera
Hijabi students turned away from school in Azerbaijan
Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.
BBC News
Crackdown on South Africa's unsafe streets ordered by president to keep women safe
The murders of 12 women near Johannesburg has caused a outcry about the scale of violence against women.
BBC News
Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
Al Jazeera
S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.
Al Jazeera
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert
Airline says plane experiences 'incident' en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.
BBC News
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.
ABC News
Banks raise interest rates after RBA lifts cash rate to highest since 2011
Australia's big four banks announce interest rate rises after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate to its highest…
Al Jazeera
‘Dire situation’: Lebanese prisoners on hunger strike for 18 days
The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.
ABC News
MP Luke Gosling's lawyer calls on prosecutors to drop assault charges
Lawyers for federal MP Luke Gosling say they will write to Sophie Callan SC urging the newly appointed prosecutor to withdraw…
ABC News
Breaking: Dubai to Tel Aviv flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
The incident briefly raised concerns about a possible hijacking and prompted Israel to scramble warplanes, but it is now believed…
ABC News
'Jenni's legacy': Father calls for change after daughter dies with anorexia
The father of a young woman with anorexia nervosa has implored the state government to adopt a coroner’s recommendations for…
Al Jazeera
Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Pakistan says Islamabad will make “whatever means” available to Saudi Arabia if Saudi faces threats from the Houthis.
Al Jazeera
Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks
The Gambia come back to beat Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.
ABC News
Live: NRL and NRLW stars arriving for Dally M Awards
If things go as expected tonight, Nathan Cleary may have to accept his first Dally M Medal from his hospital bed. Follow live as…