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MONDAY 30 JANUARY 2017

Trump unrepentant on travel ban as protests swell

The United States was hit Sunday by a second day of protests denouncing Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries as the president stood unrepentant in the face of judicial stays and global outrage.

Merkel slams Trump travel ban, reminds him of obligations under Geneva convention

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday slammed the restrictions on immigration imposed by US President Donald Trump, saying it was "not justified" to target people based on their background or religion.

'The greatest of all time': Federer beats Nadal to win 18th Grand Slam title

He's confirmed his status as the greatest player of the modern era but Australian Open champion Roger Federer can't guarantee a return for 19th tilt in 2018.

I'm in control of One Nation: Hanson

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she's the one calling the shots and won't let rogue candidates destroy her political ambitions.

US elite forces in deadly raid on Qaeda in Yemen

Elite US forces launched a dawn raid against Al-Qaeda in Yemen on Sunday, killing at least 14 suspected jihadists in an operation in which an American soldier also died.

Mundine says he won't stand for anthem at fight

Controversial boxer Anthony Mundine says he won't stand up for the national anthem ahead of his rematch with Danny Green in Adelaide on Friday.

Olympian Mo Farah slams Trump ban, says it makes him 'an alien' in US

Olympic champion Mo Farah condemned US President Trump's curbs on immigrants and visitors as coming 'from a place of ignorance and prejudice' and said they would make him an 'alien' in the United States, where he trains and lives with his family.

EXCLUSIVE: Teen refugee attempts suicide on Nauru after Trump executive order

An Iranian refugee being held on Nauru has tried to kill himself after US President Donald Trump's ban on refugees threw hopes of a new life in the US into disarray.

'Go back to your country, China': South Korean-born Dami Im's first day in Australia

From being told to "go back to China", South Korean-born Dami Im has gone on to represent Australia proudly on the international stage. Here she recalls her first days in our country and how music helped her to adjust.

Canada's Trudeau welcomes all immigrants in sunny Twitter message

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau haas used social media to welcome refugees to his country.

Trump to honour Australian refugee deal

The Trump administration will honour the refugee resettlement deal Australia struck with former US President Obama.

Translators are struggling to interpret Donald Trump

Run on sentences and disjointed syntax have created an ethical dilemma for interpreters.

Discount grocery store helps feed hundreds of low-income families every week

Food insecurity is a major, yet hidden, problem in Australia with more than 2 million people seeking food relief every year. One discount food store is helping provide relief and restore dignity to some of the most needy.