Turkey-backed rebels could push further south in Syria, Erdogan says
(Recasts, adds quotes from Erdogan) ISTANBUL, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Turkey-backed rebels may extend their zone of control in northern Syria by pushing south and were now focused on heading toward the Islamic State-held town of al-Bab, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. Speaking at a news conference before departing for New York where he is due to address the United Nations General Assembly, Erdogan said Turkey's "safety zone" in the region could eventually span an area of 5,000 squ..>> view originalJulie Bishop meets Amal Clooney at United Nations conference
Julie Bishop has met with Amal Clooney in New York City. (Twitter) Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has met with human rights lawyer Amal Clooney at a United Nations conference in New York City.Ms Bishop and Mrs Clooney attended the UN summit to raise awareness for the Yazidi community, which has been terrorised by ISIS for the last two years.Pictures posted on Ms Bishop’s Twitter earlier today show her embracing Mrs Clooney with a smile. https://twitter.com/JulieBishopMP/status/777595992438898688..>> view originalRussia's fury over bomb blunder
Australia offer condolences for airstrike1:20Australian officials offer condolences to the families of Syrian soldiers possibly killed in an airstrike. Syrians walk through the rubble following an air strike on the regimen-controlled neighbourhood of Karm al-Jabal on Sunday. Picture: Karam al-MasriA BITTER war of words has erupted between the US and Russia after a bungled air strike in Syria which involved Australian aircraft.Russia’s Foreign Minister has criticised the United States as being o..>> view originalSydney burkini bather forced off French beach
A MUSLIM Australian woman has been forced to leave a French beach after furious locals threatened to call the police if she stayed.Sydney medical student Zeynab Alshelh, 23, travelled to France with Channel Seven’s Sunday Night program to protest a decision by 30 French cities to ban women from wearing the full-length swimsuits at public beaches after the Nice terror attack in July.media_cameraZeynab Alshelh with family on the French Riviera before being forced off the beach. Picture: Channel 7m..>> view originalJonBenet Ramsey docu-series will name new suspect, says retired FBI agent Jim Clemente
It has been 20 years since JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in the basement of her parent's home, but retired FBI agent Jim Clemente still believes the cold case can be solved."To have a child like this, an innocent six-year-old girl, and not be able to bring her justice, it just bothers me and haunts me," Mr Clemente tells Fairfax Media from Los Angeles. More Entertainment Videos Previous slide Next slide Trailer: The Case of JonBenet Ramsey Trailer: Let Hope Ris..>> view originalRAAF jets were involved in accidental airstrikes on Syrian soldiers
Australian RAAF jets were involved in the accidental bombing of dozens of Syrian troops in US-led airstrikes targeted at Islamic State fighters. More than 60 Syrian soldiers were reportedly killed. The Australian Defence Force has confirmed its involvement but has not specified whether Australian Hornets launched the strikes or were just supporting planes. “Australian aircraft were among a number of international aircraft taking part in this Coalition operation,” Defence said. “Australia would ..>> view originalNew York bombing: five more suspected devices found in New Jersey
Five suspected explosive devices have been found in a backpack near a train station in New Jersey as the security alert gripping America ratcheted up following the Manhattan bombing. One of the devices exploded when a bomb squad robot tried to disarm it near Elizabeth train station, the Associated Press reported the local mayor as saying. Christian Bollwage said the device exploded shortly after 12.30am on Monday. The FBI was leading the investigation and working to disarm the other four devic..>> view originalPaedophile priest said children 'enjoyed' sexual activity: royal commission
A paedophile priest told a bishop children "enjoyed" sexual activity and asked the Catholic Church for a $25,000 loan at the same time he was being blackmailed by one of his victims, according to documents tendered in evidence to a royal commission.John Joseph Farrell, who was jailed in May after pleading guilty over a string of sexual offences against youngsters, "never expressed any regret for his actions" according to former Parramatta bishop Kevin Manning. John Joseph Farrell, who was ..>> view originalAngela Merkel's party suffers rout in Berlin polls after voter backlash over Germany's refugee policy
Angela Merkel's party suffers rout in Berlin polls after voter backlash over Germany's refugee policy Updated September 19, 2016 10:30:17 German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has suffered a historic loss in Berlin state elections, with the right-wing AfD party posting strong gains after riding a wave of anger over her open-door refugee policy. Key points:Germany took in 1 million asylum seekers last yearMore than 70,000 settled in BerlinAfD support strongest in Berl..>> view originalThailand authorities search for missing after 15 die in pilgrim boat accident
Thailand authorities search for missing after 15 die in pilgrim boat accident Updated September 19, 2016 16:52:57 Thai authorities are continuing to search for missing passengers after a boat carrying Muslim pilgrims sank on Thailand's Chao Phraya river, leaving at least 15 people dead.The accident happened on Sunday afternoon near the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a popular tourist attraction, when the boat packed with pilgrims returning from a mosque hit a concrete bank ..>> view original
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