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FRIDAY 3 MARCH 2017

US Attorney General to recuse himself from all Trump campaign probes

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced he will recuse himself from all existing or future investigations into any matter related to campaigns.

Sweden brings back conscription amid Russia fears

Sweden is to reintroduce compulsory military service, seven years after abandoning it, to respond to global security challenges including Russia's assertive behaviour in the Baltic Sea region, Stockholm said Thursday.

Investigators search French presidential candidate Fillon's house

Investigators have reportedly searched the house of French presidential candidate Francois Fillon as controversy continues to embroil the former prime minister.

Man charged with arson over Melbourne fire deaths

A 52-year-old man has been charged with arson causing death following a fatal fire at a Footscray factory.

Government defends dual-citizen terror law

Laws stripping home-grown foreign fighters of their Australian citizenship have been defended by the federal government.

Women, culturally diverse workers shut out of nation's top jobs

If you want to make it to the top in Australian business, being a man, statistically gives you the greatest advantage, and now new research shows your cultural background may also come into play.

The rise of Hinduism in Australia, will it continue?

Hinduism emerged in the 2011 Census as the fastest-growing religion in Australia, largely brought about by migration. But what will the new Census reveal?

'Believe in your damn self': Sweden's football team switches jersey names for inspiring quotes

Sweden's Football Association says the campaign intends to empower and inspire young girls and women.

Thanks for the memories: Zemiro, Pang bid farewell as SBS Eurovision hosts

SBS has announced that long-time Eurovision Song Contest hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang will not be part of this year's coverage.

President Oprah? Winfrey doesn't rule out 2020 run

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey did not say she was running for president, but she didn't rule it out either, raising the unlikely prospect of a titanic celebrity-on-celebrity duel with Donald Trump in 2020.

Outrage grows over mobile phone ban in detention centres

Refugee advocates are scathing over the government's plan to ban mobile phones in Australia's detention centres.

Photos of a young Justin Trudeau are creating a stir online

Photos of a young Justin Trudeau are getting people online hot and bothered.

Disney to feature first gay scene

Director Bill Condon has told a gay magazine the Beauty and the beast remake will feature Disney's first scene where a character struggles with his sexuality.

Vietnamese boy visits Australia to thank the foundation that restored his sight

The poster boy for the Fred Hollows Foundation arrived in Australia this week from Vietnam to express gratitude to the organisation that helped restore his sight twenty five years ago.