Nancy Pelosi authorises drafting of impeachment documents against Donald Trump

Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that the House of Representatives is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

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Pope Francis demands world powers renounce nuclear arsenals during Hiroshima and Nagasaki visit

By Nicole Winfield and Kaori Hitomi, Associated Press 25 Nov, 2019

Pope Francis travelled to Hiroshima and Nagasaki to demand that world powers renounce their nuclear arsenals, declaring the use and possession of atomic bombs an "immoral" crime and a dangerous waste.

Aides call Trump's call with Ukraine president 'improper' and 'unusual'

Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick 20 Nov, 2019

ONE top national security aide who listened to US President Donald Trump's July call with Ukraine's president called it "improper" while another said it was "unusual".

Fuel price protests and government crackdown kills at least 106 people across Iran according to Amnesty International

20 Nov, 2019

DAYS of protests over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed at least 106 people across Iran, Amnesty International said.

Hong Kong police officer shot with arrow as protesters set bridge on fire

Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press 17 Nov, 2019

A Hong Kong police officer has been hit by an arrow as authorities used tear gas and water cannons to try to drive back protesters occupying a university campus and surrounding streets.

North Korea says Joe Biden is a rabid dog who must be beaten to death with a stick

Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press 15 Nov, 2019

Kim Jong-Un's government said the US presidential candidate deserves "merciless punishment".

Lisa Smith expected to be deported back to Republic within weeks

12 Nov, 2019

AN Irish woman who travelled to Syria three years ago to join Islamic State is expected to be deported back to the Republic within the next few weeks.

Protesters in Hong Kong vandalise subway station and storm shopping centre

Associated Press Reporter 11 Nov, 2019

PROTESTERS in Hong Kong have smashed windows in a subway station and a shopping centre following the arrest of pro-democracy politicians.

Police confirm children among 39 people found dead in Essex lorry container

08 Nov, 2019

Police have released the names of all 39 Vietnamese nationals who were found dead in a lorry in Essex last month, with the victims including two 15-year-old boys.

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