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Australian parliament interrupted by pro-refugee protest
Nov 30, 2016 11:02A group of protesters have interrupted a parliamentary session in the Australian capital Canberra, demanding reform of the government’s controversial asylum policy.
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‘Thunderstorm asthma’ kills six in Australia
Nov 27, 2016 06:12Six people have died and five are being kept on life support in Australia due to a rare condition caused by environmental factors during a thunderstorm that hit Australia’s second-largest city of Melbourne.
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Australia arrests two nationals linked to Takfiri terrorists
Nov 03, 2016 10:40Police in Australia have arrested two individuals on charges of breaching the country’s laws on involvement in foreign conflicts by joining a terrorist group in war-torn Syria.
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UN official in Australia to probe refugee abuse
Nov 01, 2016 10:56A senior UN investigator has arrived in Australia to launch a probe into the country’s much-criticized treatment of asylum seekers held in remote islands.
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Irregular refugees face permanent ban from Australia under proposed law
Oct 30, 2016 05:51Australia is planning to bar the refugees who arrive in the country illegally by boat from ever being able to apply for asylum.
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1000s take part in Australia rallies in support of refugees
Oct 22, 2016 10:45Thousands across Australia have participated in nationwide rallies in more than 25 cities in support of asylum seekers in the country after recent calls by a lawmaker to enforce a refugee ban.
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1000s take part in Australia rallies in support of refugees
Oct 22, 2016 06:34Thousands across Australia have participated in nationwide rallies in more than 25 cities in support of asylum seekers in the country after recent calls by a lawmaker to enforce a refugee ban.
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Australia hails ‘dawn of new age’ in Iran ties
Sep 28, 2016 11:14Iran and Australia have signed fresh agreements to forge closer ties, with Australian Trade Minister Steve Ciobo announcing the dawn of a new age of relationship.
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New abuse leaks on Nauru after Australia calls reports 'hype'
Sep 19, 2016 06:14New leaks from a refugee detention center run by the Australian government recount harrowing stories of rape, abuse and self-harm not reported before.
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Australia confirms Aussie jets involved in airstrikes near Deir Ezzur
Sep 18, 2016 11:37Australian aircraft were involved in a so-called US-led coalition operation which killed dozens of Syrian soldiers stationed near eastern Daesh stronghold city of Deir Ezzur, the Australia's Defense Department confirmed.