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Alien enthusiasts gather at Area 51 base

Curious Earthlings have made forays toward the secret Area 51 military base in Nevada , drawn by an internet and social media buzz sparked by a Facebook post.

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US troops to bolster Saudi air defences

The Pentagon said the deployment would involve a moderate number of US troops to bolster Saudi air defences following the drone attack on its oil facilities.

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Trump holds off on military action on Iran

US President Donald Trump says he wants to avoid an all-out war with Iran as he holds off on military action over the attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

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Trump holds off on military action on Iran

US President Donald Trump says he wants to avoid an all-out war with Iran as he holds off on military action over the attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

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China cancels US farm visits, dashes hopes

Hopes for a trade breakthrough faded as the Chinese delegation suddenly cancelled planned US farm visits although the US had lifted exemptions on 400 products.

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Aspiring Bridges renews Ardern rivalry

The upcoming New Zealand election will recast two political young guns from a TVNZ Breakfast segment as aspirants for the Prime Ministry.

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UK upbeat as Brexit talks with EU continue

The European Commission says technical meetings are focusing on “a first set of concepts, principles and ideas that the United Kingdom has put forward”.

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Thomas Cook scrambles to avert collapse

Travel firm Thomas Cook needs urgent funding to avert collapse in the next few days, potentially leaving hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers stranded.

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German coalition agrees climate package

Germany’s ruling coalition has agreed on a a major package of measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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Afghanistan hospital toll rises to 39

The death toll in a suicide bomb attack on a hospital in southern Afghanistan has risen to 39, with another 140 wounded.

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Pro-China groups to tear down HK graffiti

Pro-China groups plan to clean up walls of of anti-government graffiti across Hong Kong, which could set up confrontations with pro-democracy supporters.

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Thousands join climate protests globally

Tens of thousands of students have joined rallies across Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong and India as part of demonstrations for action on climate change.

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Widodo orders review of new Indonesia law

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has ordered a review of changes to the country’s criminal code, which has been heavily criticised by rights groups.

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India cuts corporate tax rate

India says it will cut the effective corporate tax rate to about 25 per cent from 30 per cent as it tries to revive a sagging economy.

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China cuts lending rate for second month

China has cut its newly-constituted Loan Prime Rate (LPR) by 5 basis points - the second cut in as many months, amid a slowing economy.

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Zarif slams US coalition, leaves for UN

Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has slammed US plans to build a coalition to deter Iranian threats ahead of leaving for the annual UN gathering.

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Aspiring Bridges renews Ardern rivalry

The upcoming New Zealand election will recast two political young guns from a TVNZ Breakfast segment as aspirants for the Prime Ministry.

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22 hours ago

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Bridges: Deal on NZ deportations “tough”

NZ opposition leader Simon Bridges says making a deal with Australia on the deportation of Kiwis will be “tough” as “Australia is acting in its own interests”.

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