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FRIDAY 7 APRIL 2017

US threatens military response to Syria 'chemical' attack The US Thursday threatened Syria with military action as President Donald Trump warned 'something should happen' following a suspected chemical attack that left at least 86 dead and provoked global outrage.         Trump ally Nunes steps down from Russia probe Devin Nunes has stepped down from handling the probe into alleged election rigging by Russia as he himself is under investigation.         Girl found living with monkeys in India Police have found a female child living among monkeys in a Northern India forest and rescued her, despite being chased by those same monkeys.         Xi arrives in Florida for summit with Trump China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Florida for his talks with US President Donald Trump.         Rockhampton waits for floodwaters to recede Rockhampton is now playing a waiting game as a major flood from the Fitzroy river slowly recedes.         Republicans go 'nuclear' to clear way for Trump court pick Gorsuch US Republicans swatted away decades of tradition Thursday by changing Senate rules to ensure Neil Gorsuch's confirmation to the Supreme Court, bypassing the first-ever successful opposition block on a high-court nominee.         Russian court considers ban on Jehovah's Witnesses Russia's Supreme Court is considering a government claim that Jehovah's Witnesses is an "extremist" organisation.

Syria's ongoing crisis: How you can help There appears to be no end in sight for millions of civilians and refugees affected by the bloody Syrian war. Here's how you can help.         Father mourns 22 relatives killed in Syria chemical attack, including twins 'I couldn't save anyone, they're all dead now,' says the Syrian man whose baby twins, wife and other close relatives died a suspected chemical attack.         State government crackdown on gender role-play and fairy tales Fairy tales, toy kitchens and gender-stereotypical role-play games may be discouraged from early childhood education centres, as the Victorian Government rolls out its plan to improve attitudes towards women.         'She wouldn't have got the opportunities in a boys' team': The changing faces of cricket A four-year multi-million dollar investment by Cricket Australia and its corporate backers is rewriting the path to sporting glory for many young female cricketers.         Video of teenager singing into an Italian well goes viral The 17-year-old says she has been 'overwhelmed' by the response to her impromptu performance of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'.         The Australian coach behind the UAE's first figure skater Meet the Australian woman who helped bring the United Arab Emirates's first figure skater to the world stage.         Malaysian MP defends child marriage and rapists marrying their victims Malaysian MP Shabudin Yahaya has sparked controversy with his comments in parliament during debate over child sex abuse legislation.     On SBS TV Nightly at 6:30pm Mon to Fri 10:30pm   On SBS Online sbs.com.au/news   On SBS Radio 1 Mon to Fri 6am and 6pm

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