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New Yorkers furious at Ted Cruz's 'NY values' jibe

New Yorkers furious at Ted Cruz's 'NY values' jibe

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — New Yorkers take aim at Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz, who spoke disparagingly of "New York values" at a debate this week.

Live blog: Presidential hopefuls tussle in Republican debate

Live blog: Presidential hopefuls tussle in Republican debate

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio face off in the first US Republican presidential debate of 2016.

Obama 'won't campaign for Democrats opposed to gun reform'

Obama 'won't campaign for Democrats opposed to gun reform'

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — US President Barack Obama says he will not campaign for or support any US presidential candidate opposed to gun reform, even if they are from his own Democrat party.

The biggest international stories of 2015

The biggest international stories of 2015

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — 2015 will be remembered as a year of unrelenting news - a year of terror attacks, refugees, triumph and success.

Kiribati's President appreciative of Australia's 'very active' role at Paris climate talks

Kiribati's President appreciative of Australia's 'very active' role at Paris climate talks

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — The President of Kiribati, a small island nation in the Pacific at risk of disappearing if sea levels rise, says he is very appreciative of Australia's "very active" role at the Paris climate talks.

New York Times publishes front page editorial on gun violence, first in 95 years

New York Times publishes front page editorial on gun violence, first in 95 years

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — The New York Times has published a front page editorial for the first time since 1920, calling for an end to the gun violence that continues to plague the United States.

Meet the Syrian children living in Jordan's refugee camps

Meet the Syrian children living in Jordan's refugee camps

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Meet Syrian children living in humanitarian camps in Jordan, seeking refuge from their country's bloody conflict that has displaced millions.

Explainer: Who did Russia target in Syria air strikes?

Explainer: Who did Russia target in Syria air strikes?

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Russia's decision to carry out air strikes in Syria has caused concern among opponents of president Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Budget crisis could force PNG to seek help from international lenders: expert

Budget crisis could force PNG to seek help from international lenders: expert

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Papua New Guinea needs to take drastic action to avoid a budget crisis that could force the country to seek assistance from the World Bank and other international lenders, a former government adviser says.

More than 135,000 refugees arrived in Europe by boat in 2015: UNHCR

More than 135,000 refugees arrived in Europe by boat in 2015: UNHCR

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — More than 135,000 refugees and migrants arrived in Europe in the first half of 2015, according to a new report by the UNHCR, an increase of more than 80 per cent over the same period in 2014.

Real-life 'castaway' films 11-day trip to new volcanic island off Tonga

Real-life 'castaway' films 11-day trip to new volcanic island off Tonga

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — A 65-year-old British man has spent 11 days on a newly formed volcanic island off Tonga, surviving only on squid, bird eggs and coconuts that washed ashore from nearby islands.

Pirates of the Caribbean actor fighting with Kurdish troops against IS

Pirates of the Caribbean actor fighting with Kurdish troops against IS

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — British actor Michael Enright, best known for playing a minor role in a Pirates of the Caribbean film, says he decided to leave Hollywood to fight Islamic State after seeing journalist James Foley's execution.

Anzacs remembered at centenary services in Gallipoli and France

Anzacs remembered at centenary services in Gallipoli and France

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Prime Minister Tony Abbott, New Zealand prime minister John Key and Prince Charles have delivered moving tributes at the centenary service at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, where Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed 100 years ago.

Best moments of Michael Clarke's one-day career

Best moments of Michael Clarke's one-day career

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Michael Clarke has announced that he will retire from the Australian one-day international team after the World Cup final. Clarke, the fourth most prolific run scorer for Australia in the one-day game, has played 244 matches averaging 44.42 runs per innings.

#PutOutYourBats: A tribute to Phillip Hughes

#PutOutYourBats: A tribute to Phillip Hughes

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — People around the world have put their cricket bats out in tribute to late cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died in hospital yesterday after being hit by a bouncer.

Queen's Birthday honours recognise Australian achievements

Queen's Birthday honours recognise Australian achievements

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — More than 700 Australians have been recognised for their services to the community in the Queen's Birthday honours announced today.

Hollywood director's son confirmed as Santa Barbara gunman

Hollywood director's son confirmed as Santa Barbara gunman

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — The gunman who carried out a series of shootings in California that left six people dead is Elliot Rodger, the son of a Hollywood film director, police have confirmed.

Australians in Thailand feel safe despite coup

Australians in Thailand feel safe despite coup

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Australian expatriates in Thailand say they do not have concerns for their safety following the bloodless coup d'état.

Students concerned about proposed changes to unemployment benefit

Students concerned about proposed changes to unemployment benefit

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — The proposed change to the Newstart allowance would see young, single people aged between 22 and 30 without dependants or special exemptions required to relocate or lose access to the benefit after a period of 12 months.

7pc of women victims of non-partner sexual assault, finds global study

7pc of women victims of non-partner sexual assault, finds global study

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — One woman in 14 has been sexually assaulted by someone other than a partner, according to the first global estimate of the problem.

Live blog: Toyota confirms pull out

Live blog: Toyota confirms pull out

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Live blog: Toyota has confirmed it will stop making cars in Australia at the end of 2017.

Fire causes millions in damage to Zig Zag Railway

Fire causes millions in damage to Zig Zag Railway

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — Lithgow's Zig Zag Railway is left with a damage bill as high as $4 million after devastating bushfires rip through the Blue Mountains.

NDIS case study - Chris Turnbull

NDIS case study - Chris Turnbull

Australian Broadcasting Corporation News — For Chris Turnbull, a National Disability Insurance Scheme would mean a chance at an independent life not ruled by the barriers of his condition.

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