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In The Papers
Protest or disrespect? Australian schoolgirl's anthem protest sparks national debate
IN THE PAPERS - Thursday, September 13: Should the Catholic Church re-evaluate celibacy among priests? That's one of the questions asked in the papers after a new report reveals…
Australian paper under fire for 'racist' Serena Williams cartoon
An Australian cartoonist faced withering criticism on Tuesday for portraying tennis superstar Serena Williams using -- what Harry Potter author JK Rowling described as -- "racist…
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning 'to be barred from Australia'
Convicted classified document leaker Chelsea Manning will not be allowed to enter Australia for a speaking tour scheduled to start Sunday, her tour organizer said on Thursday.
Australian PM Turnbull ousted, replaced by Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison was installed as Australia's seventh prime minister in 11 years Friday after a stunning Liberal party revolt instigated by hardline conservatives unseated moderate…
Australian PM's leadership in balance as ministers desert him
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's tenure looked doomed on Thursday with his government adjourning parliament to struggle with an internecine leadership battle which…
Catholic sex abuse, cover-up scandals around the globe
Recent revelations of sexual misconduct and cover-up within the highest ranks of the U.S. Catholic Church have revived the sense of betrayal that devastated the American church’s…
Australian archbishop avoids jail for concealing child abuse
A former Australian archbishop convicted of concealing abuse by a notorious paedophile priest in the 1970s was confronted by enraged victims outside a courthouse Tuesday after a…
Street party, not a wake: Croatian football fans welcome home team
IN THE PAPERS - Tuesday, July 17: We look at celebrations from both France and Croatia as their respective footballers come home to a hero's welcome. And outrage and scorn after…
In The Papers
Australian female comedian's murder sparks soul-searching about women's safety
IN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, June 20: We look at reactions from the papers after the US pulls out of the UN human rights body. Also, is Turkey suffering from Erdogan exhaustion?…
World Cup
Pogba gifts 2-1 win to France against Australia in World Cup opener
Paul Pogba scored a late goal to earn France a hard-fought 2-1 win against Australia as the Video Assistant Referee system was used for the first time in World Cup history in…
World Cup
France need to be ready to face tactically ‘different’ Australia
France coach Didier Deschamps called on his quality-packed side to "seize the day" when they face Australia looking for an opening win in the World Cup in Kazan on Saturday.
The 51 Percent
Turning pain into hope: Rwanda's children of rape
In this edition, Rwanda's children of rape and the mothers who raised them despite social stigma and no financial assistance. Also how the definition of rape is changing in parts…
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