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Karnataka Assembly's Monsoon Session Cut Short, Farm Bills Dominate Day 2
The BS Yediyurappa-led state government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, allegations of corruption and suspension of Rajya Sabha MPs over protests against contentious farm sector bills are likely to dominate the remaining monsoon session of the Karnataka state assembly, the duration of which has been shortened by two days and will now end th...
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Ouch. Oz Prime Minister's Brutal Takedown Of Opposition Leader Is Viral
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been in the international headlines recently after US President Donald Trump reportedly hung up on him, ending an uncomfortable official phone call. However, in no way must it be thought that Mr Turnbull is incapable of launching verbal missiles of his own. See for evidence his scathing attack on Bill ...
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Australia's Opposition Labor Party Concedes Defeat To Incumbent Malcolm Turnbull
Australia's opposition Labor Party conceded defeat in the federal election on Sunday, clearing the way for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to retain power.
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Australia Parties Start Negotiations As Hung Parliament Looms
With the prospect of a hung parliament looming in Australia, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his rival Bill Shorten today reached out to crossbenchers, who have emerged as kingmakers after a closely-contested election.
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Ex-Australia PM Says West Should 'Proclaim Superiority Over Islam'
Deposed Australian prime minister Tony Abbott declared today "cultures are not all equal" and the West should proclaim its superiority over Islam, sparking accusations he is trying to "Trumpify" the nation's politics.
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Australian PM Stymies Gay Marriage Push, for Now
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said today his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.
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Australia Moves Towards Referendum on Aboriginal Recognition
Australia moved closer to recognising Aboriginal people in its constitution today after talks with indigenous leaders, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said as he urged an end to the 'echoing silence' in the founding document.
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Gay Marriage Pressure Builds on Australian Government
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday brushed off mounting pressure for a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage from within his conservative coalition, saying he was more focused on the economy and security.
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Australia PM Tony Abbott Rules Out Early Election as Budget Sell Begins
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruled out an early election Wednesday as he embarked on a budget sell, as opponents accused the government of delaying fiscal repair to win votes.
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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Under Fire for 'Dr Goebbels' Jibe
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was blasted today after referring to the opposition leader as the "Dr Goebbels of economic policy" in a rowdy parliamentary question time, sparking cries of "disgusting".
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Australia Failing to End Indigenous Disadvantage: Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Australia's failure to end the entrenched disadvantage of Aboriginal people was described by Prime Minister Tony Abbott today as "profoundly disappointing" with key targets missed and employment levels actually worsening.
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Australian PM Tony Abbott Admits 'Rough Patch' As Voters Flee
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott admitted today he was going through "a rough patch" as voters desert him over tough spending cuts and perceived broken promises.
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Karnataka Assembly's Monsoon Session Cut Short, Farm Bills Dominate Day 2
The BS Yediyurappa-led state government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, allegations of corruption and suspension of Rajya Sabha MPs over protests against contentious farm sector bills are likely to dominate the remaining monsoon session of the Karnataka state assembly, the duration of which has been shortened by two days and will now end th...
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Ouch. Oz Prime Minister's Brutal Takedown Of Opposition Leader Is Viral
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been in the international headlines recently after US President Donald Trump reportedly hung up on him, ending an uncomfortable official phone call. However, in no way must it be thought that Mr Turnbull is incapable of launching verbal missiles of his own. See for evidence his scathing attack on Bill ...
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Australia's Opposition Labor Party Concedes Defeat To Incumbent Malcolm Turnbull
Australia's opposition Labor Party conceded defeat in the federal election on Sunday, clearing the way for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to retain power.
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Australia Parties Start Negotiations As Hung Parliament Looms
With the prospect of a hung parliament looming in Australia, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his rival Bill Shorten today reached out to crossbenchers, who have emerged as kingmakers after a closely-contested election.
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Ex-Australia PM Says West Should 'Proclaim Superiority Over Islam'
Deposed Australian prime minister Tony Abbott declared today "cultures are not all equal" and the West should proclaim its superiority over Islam, sparking accusations he is trying to "Trumpify" the nation's politics.
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Australian PM Stymies Gay Marriage Push, for Now
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said today his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.
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Australia Moves Towards Referendum on Aboriginal Recognition
Australia moved closer to recognising Aboriginal people in its constitution today after talks with indigenous leaders, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said as he urged an end to the 'echoing silence' in the founding document.
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Gay Marriage Pressure Builds on Australian Government
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday brushed off mounting pressure for a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage from within his conservative coalition, saying he was more focused on the economy and security.
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Australia PM Tony Abbott Rules Out Early Election as Budget Sell Begins
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruled out an early election Wednesday as he embarked on a budget sell, as opponents accused the government of delaying fiscal repair to win votes.
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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Under Fire for 'Dr Goebbels' Jibe
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was blasted today after referring to the opposition leader as the "Dr Goebbels of economic policy" in a rowdy parliamentary question time, sparking cries of "disgusting".
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Australia Failing to End Indigenous Disadvantage: Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Australia's failure to end the entrenched disadvantage of Aboriginal people was described by Prime Minister Tony Abbott today as "profoundly disappointing" with key targets missed and employment levels actually worsening.
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Australian PM Tony Abbott Admits 'Rough Patch' As Voters Flee
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott admitted today he was going through "a rough patch" as voters desert him over tough spending cuts and perceived broken promises.
