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May 5, 2017 7:17 AM

Researchers solve mystery of Hawaii's volcanoes

A team led by Australian National University researchers has solved the mystery behind the world's largest and most active volcanoes in Hawaii. The study used computer simulations to determine that the twin tracks that caused the volcanoes are due to a shift in the Pacific Plate's motion t...

May 5, 2017 7:16 AM

US: House of Representatives passes bill to repeal Obamacare

In United States, the House of Representatives has passed a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. The passing of the American Health Care Act hands down a major victory to President Donald Trump who has been a strong critic of his predecessor, Barack Obama's signature healthcare bill. <br/&g...

May 5, 2017 6:50 AM

French election: Macron files lawsuit over secret bank account rumours

In France, the frontrunner in the race for the presidency, Emmanuel Macron, has filed a lawsuit over online rumours that he has a secret bank account in the Caribbean. <br/><br/>Prosecutors in Paris have opened an investigation following his complaint. The news came after Macron, who is ...

May 5, 2017 6:43 AM

Syria: Rebels storm out as 'safe zones' plan signed

Three countries backing different sides in Syria's war have agreed to set up "safe zones" in the country. Russia's plan for de-escalation zones was backed by Iran at talks in Kazakhstan. <br/><br/>Both countries support Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. Turkey, which ...

May 4, 2017 8:26 PM

EU parliament head rejects British PM's vote-meddling claim

European Parliament President Antonio Tajani today dismissed a claim by British Prime Minister Theresa May that the EU is trying to influence the outcome of the June election in Britain. <br/><br/>May accused Brussels yesterday of trying to influence next month's election with &quot...

May 4, 2017 8:19 PM

China slams US commission for 'interference' in HK affairs

China today slammed a US Commission for organising a hearing over the implementation of the 'one country two systems' policy in Hong Kong, saying the American agency has always been biased on issues regarding Beijing. <br/><br/>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang ...

May 4, 2017 7:34 PM

Pope's meeting with Myanmar's Suu Kyi leads to diplomatic ties

The Vatican and Myanmar established full diplomatic relations today, minutes after Pope Francis met with the country's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. <br/><br/>The surprise move means that the Vatican will have much more diplomatic influence in Myanmar, which is facing international scru...

May 4, 2017 7:23 PM

Algerians vote for new parliament in ballot marked by youth apathy

Algerian voters looked set to hand the ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) and its allies another five-year mandate in a parliamentary election today overshadowed by low oil prices and concerns over the health of the country's elderly President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika. <br/><br/>Tu...

May 4, 2017 7:12 PM

Afghan warlord Hekmatyar returns to Kabul after peace deal

Veteran warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has returned to the Afghan capital, eight months after signing a peace deal with the government. Mr Hekmatyar, an Islamist warlord accused of numerous atrocities, leads Hezb-e-Islami, the country's second largest militant group. <br/><br/>Under th...

May 4, 2017 7:12 PM

Zimbabwe is not failed state: President Robert Mugabe

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe insisted today that his country is not a failed state and accused the US of being fragile because of its economic dependence on China. <br/><br/>Mugabe pointed to Zimbabwe's 90-per cent literacy rate to support his claim that the southern African c...

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