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Catalonian separatists begin negotiations to form coalition government

Following snap elections late last year, Catalonia’s political parties are expected to kick-off negotiations to…

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Saturday, January 6

FULL CIRCLE Negotiations commence to form new Catalan government Following snap elections late last year,…

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President Trump to mull 2018 Republican legislative agenda

Today, President Trump will fly to Camp David to plan the new year’s legislative agenda…

Chief Construction Electrician Daniel Luberto, right, and Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Andersen Gardner, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 2, Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (UCT2 CDDB), remove corroded zinc anodes from an undersea cable at the Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii.
Cyber is the new black: Australia’s cyber security strategy

Despite confessing its offensive capabilities, Australia’s cyber strategy may struggle to win favour.

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Friday, January 5

REBUILDING RELATIONS Turkish-EU relations top of agenda for Erdogan’s visit to Paris Turkey’s President Erdogan…

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As Tokyo tuna market reopens sought after species remain under severe threat

Today, Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market, the largest in the world, will hold its first tuna…

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Thailand’s opposition challenges military executive in court ahead of election

Today, one of Thailand’s main opposition parties will begin the process of lodging a complaint…

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Turkish-EU relations top talks during state visit to France

Turkey’s President Erdogan will attempt to kick start rapprochement with the EU when he arrives…

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High-profile Indonesian graft case key for investment outlook

Indonesia’s former parliamentary speaker will be back in court today. Setya Novanto is charged with…

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IMF-backed austerity reforms feed industrial action in Argentina

Protests are expected in Buenos Aires today over the Argentine government’s non-renewal of 15,000 contract…