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New Zealand and Australia Lead Japan Whaling Protest
New Zealand led an international protest today against Japan's plans to resume killing whales in the Southern Ocean, while Australia said it was considering further legal action.
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Australia Police in Extremist 'Shoot on Sight' Training
Australian police are being trained to shoot armed extremists on sight it was revealed today, in a change of tactics from "contain and negotiate" amid fears of further terrorist attacks.
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Australian Prime Minister to Attend Paris Climate Talks
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said today he would attend December's UN climate conference in Paris, in contrast to expectations that his predecessor would skip the global gathering.
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US, Australia Rebuff China Over South China Sea
In a rebuff to China, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday that the United States military would sail and fly wherever international law allowed, including the disputed South China Sea.
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Australia in Talks with Philippines to Resettle Refugees
Australia said Friday it is in talks with the Philippines to send refugees there, but refused to confirm reports of a Aus$150 million (US$109 million) deal to expand its controversial resettlement policy.
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Australia Bids For Seats On Security Council, Human Rights Council
Australia has launched a new bid to be elected to the United Nations Security Council, with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop saying the nation hoped to maintain its focus on international security.
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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Announces $19 Million Aid for Pakistan
Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop today announced a $19 million aid package for Pakistan that includes help for border areas hit by conflict and natural disasters.
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Australia Working to Bring Al-Jazeera Journalist Home: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Wednesday Australia was engaging daily with the Egyptian government "at the highest level" to bring home jailed Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste.
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MH17 Discussion With Vladimir Putin 'Constructive': Australian Foreign Minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin was cooperative and constructive when asked for his help in allowing investigators access to the MH17 crash site in Ukraine, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Saturday.
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Australia and Indonesia Agree on Code of Conduct
Australia and Indonesia have settled their disagreement over what to call their latest agreement.
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Australia Vows Help to Secure Ukraine Crash Site
Australia's foreign minister says her country stands ready to provide whatever resources are needed to secure the Malaysian airliner's crash site in Ukraine, as newspapers report Australian troops and police could soon be sent.
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North Korea Raps Australia Foreign Minister as US 'Stooge'
North Korea on Sunday condemned Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as a US "stooge" after she criticised its leader Kim Jong-Un in an interview.
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New Zealand and Australia Lead Japan Whaling Protest
New Zealand led an international protest today against Japan's plans to resume killing whales in the Southern Ocean, while Australia said it was considering further legal action.
-
Australia Police in Extremist 'Shoot on Sight' Training
Australian police are being trained to shoot armed extremists on sight it was revealed today, in a change of tactics from "contain and negotiate" amid fears of further terrorist attacks.
-
Australian Prime Minister to Attend Paris Climate Talks
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said today he would attend December's UN climate conference in Paris, in contrast to expectations that his predecessor would skip the global gathering.
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US, Australia Rebuff China Over South China Sea
In a rebuff to China, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday that the United States military would sail and fly wherever international law allowed, including the disputed South China Sea.
-
Australia in Talks with Philippines to Resettle Refugees
Australia said Friday it is in talks with the Philippines to send refugees there, but refused to confirm reports of a Aus$150 million (US$109 million) deal to expand its controversial resettlement policy.
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Australia Bids For Seats On Security Council, Human Rights Council
Australia has launched a new bid to be elected to the United Nations Security Council, with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop saying the nation hoped to maintain its focus on international security.
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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Announces $19 Million Aid for Pakistan
Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop today announced a $19 million aid package for Pakistan that includes help for border areas hit by conflict and natural disasters.
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Australia Working to Bring Al-Jazeera Journalist Home: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Wednesday Australia was engaging daily with the Egyptian government "at the highest level" to bring home jailed Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste.
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MH17 Discussion With Vladimir Putin 'Constructive': Australian Foreign Minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin was cooperative and constructive when asked for his help in allowing investigators access to the MH17 crash site in Ukraine, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Saturday.
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Australia and Indonesia Agree on Code of Conduct
Australia and Indonesia have settled their disagreement over what to call their latest agreement.
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Australia Vows Help to Secure Ukraine Crash Site
Australia's foreign minister says her country stands ready to provide whatever resources are needed to secure the Malaysian airliner's crash site in Ukraine, as newspapers report Australian troops and police could soon be sent.
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North Korea Raps Australia Foreign Minister as US 'Stooge'
North Korea on Sunday condemned Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as a US "stooge" after she criticised its leader Kim Jong-Un in an interview.
