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WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2016

Obama warns against 'crude' nationalism on final foreign trip

US President Barack Obama Tuesday issued a warning against "crude" nationalism following Donald Trump's shock election win as he visited Europe on a mission to reassure jittery allies.

US House Republicans keep Paul Ryan as Speaker

Republican members of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously chose Paul Ryan to keep his job as Speaker, following their victory at the polls last week, the House GOP conference announced.

Socceroos drop crucial points in thrilling Thailand draw

Mile Jedinak scored two penalties to rescue a point for Australia as they were held 2-2 by Thailand in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying.

IS dislodged from eastern Mosul

Government sources say Iraqi forces have dislodged Islamic State from one third of the eastern side of Mosul.

Syria, backed by ally Russia, renews assault on rebels

Syria's government and its ally Russia launched Tuesday a wide-ranging assault on rebel strongholds with renewed strikes on the besieged eastern neighbourhoods of battered second city Aleppo.

Hanson backs reduced backpacker tax rate

Pauline Hanson has flagged her support for Labor and Jacqui Lambie's reduced backpacker tax rate of 10.5 per cent, putting in doubt the government's plan.

'A logistical problem': Uncertainty for stranded tourists after NZ quake

An American tourist trapped in the New Zealand town of Kaikoura speaks to SBS about the logistical challenge facing authorities as they attempt to evacuate tourists from the quake-hit town.

Pornland: Toowoomba's city-wide quest to stop porn

In October, the city of Toowoomba kicked off an unlikely campaign: to rid itself of porn.

Women are donating to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence's name

People are protesting against Vice President-elect Mike Pence's conservative position on abortion by making donations to women's health providers in his name.

Comment: In praise of the lack of an 'Australian way of life'

It's not uncommon to hear people demanding politicians, and others, protect the 'Australian way of life'. But in reality, Kerrie Armstrong writes, there is no such thing.

SBS VICELAND launches

SBS VICELAND launches on Tuesday 15 of November with a new schedule of shows that will bring you personal perspectives on people from across the globe.

Caring on the brink: Australia's struggling foster care system

Foster children are some of the country's most vulnerable.

Obama and Biden memes light up the internet

Barack Obama and Joe Biden have become the stars of viral memes as the administration enters its final months.

What is the Ring of Fire and how does it affect New Zealand?

New Zealand, which was hit by a powerful earthquake on Monday, is frequently rocked by tremors because it lies within a geographical area of high volcanic and seismic activity known as the Ring of Fire.