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Reports Allege Russia Attempted to Spy on World Leaders at G20 with Bugging...

Russia, which hosted the G20 summit in September, is reported to have included bugging devices in the basket of gifts that was given to world leaders. These bugging devices gifted by Russia include USB...

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The Middle East, Monaco, Singapore: Who’s Profiting From the Swiss Banking...

Confusion swirls over where Switzerland's cash pile is going to amid a crackdown on banking secrecy

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Life for the Affected Victims a Week After Super Typhoon Haiyan’s Wrath (Photos)

It was this day exactly last week when Category 5 super typhoon Haiyan ripped across the central Philippines, leaving a trail of massive infrastructure rubble, downed agriculture livestock and lots of...

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Australia Not Taking Climate Change Seriously; G20 Climate Plans in Danger

Member-nations of the G20 may be saying goodbye to hopes of ever having a strong and effective action plan against climate change when Australia takes over the leadership in December. International...

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Ex-Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero: Angela Merkel Tried to Make Spain...

Former Spanish prime minister to publish his memoirs, including details about the eurozone crisis.

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Edward Snowden NSA Scandal: Canada Allowed Extensive NSA Surveillance at 2010...

US-led covert operation coordinated with Canada's CSEC spy agency.

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Canada Allowed NSA to Spy at G20 Summit: Snowden Leak

The American National Security Agency spied at the 2010 G20 summit held in Toronto and Canada was well aware of it, according to documents leaked by former contractor turned whistleblower, Edward Snowden.

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Australia Is New Chair of G20, Brisbane to Host Summit on Nov 15-16, 2014

Australia is the new chair of the Group of 20 (G20), and the Australian city of Brisbane will host the next G20 summit to be held Nov 15 to 16, 2014.

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Australia’s G20 Presidency Poses Concern for Taxpayers’ Money

Hosting the G20 will cost Brisbane taxpayers $400m with only $100m estimated revenue

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Australia Invites New Zealand to Join G20 Meeting in 2014, Climate Change May...

Australia has assumed leadership of the G20 meeting in 2014 and invited New Zealand and Singapore to attend a forum of the world's leaders. The G20 meeting is expected to bring in 4,000 delegates and...

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Cameron Arrives in Beijing to Champion EU-China Trade Pact [VIDEO]

Free trade agreement could be worth £1.8bn a year for UK.

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2014 Elections: Congress Leader Confirms Rahul Gandhi as PM Candidate

Congress leader and Union Steel minister Beni Prasad Sharma has confirmed that party vice president Rahul Gandhi is the UPA prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Chinese Hackers Spied on Five European Countries at G20 Summit

FireEye monitors hackers' spear fishing attack on employees at foreign ministries.

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PM Abbott Ditches Holden for BMW Bomb-free Cars

Prime Minsiter Tony Abbott is reportedly replacing Holden cars with BMW bomb-free cars

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Carla Bruni’s Naked Photos Used to Break into G20 Diplomats’ Computers

Email message read: “To see naked pictures of Carla Bruni click here.”

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France: ‘Scantily Dressed Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Interrupted President’s Meeting...

Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon reportedly said a meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy was suspended after the ex-top model busted in the room.

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Shares in Major Banks Surge after Response to Increased Capital Reserve

Shares in the Commonwealth bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ surge after four major banks respond to increased capital reserve from APRA

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Russian Leader Advises Barack Obama to Divorce Michelle to Become Better Leader

Russian leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky advised U.S. President Barack Obama to divorce his wife Michelle Obama in order to become a better leader

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Bill Shorten Reacts to Tony Abbott's "Embarrassing" Speech in Davos

Australian Labour Party and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten described Prime Minister Tony Abbott's speech in the World Economic Forum as "embarrassing." Mr Abbott had criticised Labour's stimulus...

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IMF Concerned for Australia's Carbon Tax Repeal; Greg Hunt Defends...

Australia has been urged by International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Christine Lagarde to continue being the "pioneer" in the ongoing climate change debate. Ms Lagarde spoke ahead of the G20...

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Dollar Steady, Finds Footing after Upbeat U.S. Data

The dollar held steady versus a basket of currencies on Friday, supported by upbeat data that underpinned hopes for continued improvement in the U.S. economy.

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Ukraine Sets European Course After Ouster of Yanukovich

Ukraine's interim leadership pledged to put the country back on course for European integration now that Moscow-backed Viktor Yanukovich has been ousted from the presidency, while the United States...

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Euro Steady as Ukraine Unrest Ebbs, Dollar Eyes Data

The euro held steady against the dollar on Monday, retaining its gains made late last week as political unrest in Ukraine showed signs of settling down for the time being.

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Australia's Tony Abbott Urged to Stop Being a 'Baddie' and...

Amnesty International has called on Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott to stop being a “baddie” and start becoming a “goodie.” The international human rights organisation said Australia’s refusal...

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Australia Not Committing To 15% Carbon Emission Reduction Target Despite CCA...

Australia's Climate Change Authority (CCA) has urged the government to triple its carbon emission reduction targets to combat increasing global temperatures.

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Apple Inc. Opens Melbourne Store Amidst $8.9 Billion Tax Controversy

Apple Inc. will reportedly open its first store in the Melbourne Central Business District

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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key Criticised for Early Election Date;...

New Zealand Labour leader David Cunliffe reacted to reports of Prime Minister John Key announcing the election date. Mr Cunliffe claims the September 20 election date is convenient for the prime...

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Catholics, Muslims, Anglicans Unite, Sign Deal to Launch Global Network...

In a rare show of solidary and brotherhood, Catholics, Muslims and Anglicans around the world converged on Monday to sign a deal that would launch the Global Freedom Network that would work towards the...

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‘Bridget Carr’s Diary’ - Ranting of a Foreign Minister

Bob Carr's new book, "Diary of a Foreign Minister," is currently dubbed as the Bridget Carr's Diary.

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Jim Flaherty Dies soon after Quitting as Canada's Finance Minister

Former Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, who steered Canada through the global financial crisis and then nearly eliminated the huge budget deficits he had run up in the process, died on Thursday just...

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