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FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2017

 
Image for Mexico leader cancels US trip in border wall row with Trump

Mexico leader cancels US trip in border wall row with Trump

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Thursday called off a meeting with Donald Trump as tensions over the US leader's vow to make Mexico fund a new wall on the neighbors' border boiled over.

 
 

 
 
Image for Two dead after plane crashes into Perth river at Australia Day show
Two dead after plane crashes into Perth river at Australia Day show

A light plane has crash landed into Perth's Swan River during Australia day celebrations.

 
 

 
 
Image for Symbolic 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight
Symbolic 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight

Comments by US President Donald Trump on nuclear weapons and climate change have helped make the world less safe, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists warned Thursday, moving its symbolic "Doomsday Clock" 30 seconds closer to midnight.

 
 

 
 
Image for UK publishes draft bill on triggering Brexit
UK publishes draft bill on triggering Brexit

Britain's government on Thursday published a draft law that would authorise Prime Minister Theresa May to begin the procedure for leaving the European Union, in an important milestone towards Brexit.

 
 

 
 
Image for Scientists create first human-pig embryos
Scientists create first human-pig embryos

Scientists have for the first time grown embryos that contain a combination of pig and human stem cells, in a step toward one day growing transplantable organs, a study said Thursday.

 
 

 
 
Image for New Russia-Turkey air strikes in Syria: army
New Russia-Turkey air strikes in Syria: army

Russian and Turkish jets have reportedly bombed the Syrian town of al-Bab, targetting Islamic State fighters.

 
 

 
 
Image for Trade tops agenda as British PM in US to meet Trump
Trade tops agenda as British PM in US to meet Trump

Prime Minister Theresa May arrived Thursday in the United States where she will become the first foreign leader to meet President Donald Trump, seeking reassurance and a trade deal for post-Brexit Britain.

 
 
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Trump's new visa laws could hit Australian tourists

Australian tourists have enjoyed easy access to the US but that could change if Donald Trump signs a new executive order.

 
 

 
 
Image for Stem cell researcher Alan Mackay-Sim named 2017 Australian of the Year
Stem cell researcher Alan Mackay-Sim named 2017 Australian of the Year

A biomolecular scientist whose work has been called 'more impressive than the moon landing' has been named the 2017 Australian of the Year.

 
 

 
 
Image for The Netherlands 'counters' Trump with international abortion fund
The Netherlands 'counters' Trump with international abortion fund

The Dutch government is leading the charge to counter the impact of America's plan to halt foreign aid to any organisations which support abortion in any way.

 
 

 
 
Image for 'It's stigmatising': Doctor slams film 'Split' for multiple personality disorder portrayal
'It's stigmatising': Doctor slams film 'Split' for multiple personality disorder portrayal

A leading Australian mental health expert has slammed the creators of the US horror film 'Split', saying it wrongfully portrays a debilitating multiple personality disorder.

 
 

 
 
Image for SBS Explains: The two million temporary visa holders here on Australia Day
SBS Explains: The two million temporary visa holders here on Australia Day

The process for permanent migration to Australia receives plenty of press, but temporary visitors currently outnumber annual permanent settlers 10-to-one.

 
 

 
 
Image for Becoming a new citizen: How Australia compares
Becoming a new citizen: How Australia compares

More than 16,000 migrants from 150 different countries are preparing to enjoy their first day as Australian citizens at more than 400 citizenship ceremonies across the country on Australia Day. Here's how other countries do it.

 
 

 
 
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Comment: What is Australian food?

With Australia Day and Lunar New Year serving up celebrations just days apart, foodie Thang Ngo asks: what is Australian cuisine exactly?

 
 
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