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    Deaths of backpackers poisoned by methanol-tainted alcohol in Laos highlights 'forgotten crisis'
     29 November 2024
    The deaths of six backpackers, including two Australian teenagers, have highlighted the dangers of contaminated alcohol in South-East Asia. But it's a danger locals live with daily.
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    Israel fires on southern Lebanon after claiming ceasefire violation
    29 Nov: Israel's military said on Thursday it had detected "suspects" in several areas in southern Lebanon, calling this a violation of a ceasefire with Hezbollah.... more
    Flooding kills at least 12 people including six children in Sri Lanka as storm heads for India
    29 Nov: Indian officials have warned that the storm could develop into a cyclone as it moves away from Sri Lanka.... more
    Landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill at least 27, rescuers anticipate finding 'more victims'
    28 Nov: Torrential rain in the province since last week had caused flash floods and landslides in four different districts of Sumatra.... more
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied $77 million bail bid, judge says he has a 'propensity for violence'
    28 Nov: Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail ahead of his May 5, 2025 trial on sex-trafficking charges after a US judge denied his bid on Wednesday to be released on $US50 million ($77 million) bail.... more
    Champions League quick hits: Kylian Mbappé and Mo Salah miss penalties for Real Madrid and Liverpool, Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers scores own goal
    28 Nov: Kylian Mbappé and Mo Salah miss penalties, Cameron Carter-Vickers scores a shocking own goal for Celtic, and Pep Guardiola apologises for an ill-advised joke. Here are five quick hits from the Champions League.... more
    New UK police investigation into people linked to Mohamed Al Fayed after rape and sexual assault allegations
    28 Nov: British police say there are now 90 victims who have come forward with allegations of abuse against the late billionaire and former Harrods owner.... more
    Lebanon's residents celebrate returning home as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds
    28 Nov: Roads were jammed and celebratory gunfire echoed across southern Beirut as tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese returned to their homes.... more
    Deleted reviews show backpackers tried to warn others about hostel at the centre of methanol poisoning scandal
    28 Nov: In the days after backpackers in Laos began falling violently ill due to suspected methanol poisoning, travellers tried desperately to warn each other about the hostel at the centre of the scandal.... more
    A brutal paramilitary group is about to conquer a Sudanese city. Hundreds of thousands of people could die
    28 Nov: The city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur in western Sudan, is at the centre of a devastating struggle between two warring factions. Humanitarian groups fear it could have catastrophic consequences.... more

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     14 Nov: What is the Treaty of Waitangi and why is it sparking huge Maori protests in New Zealand? ++++++++++++++++++++
     10 Nov: Donald Trump beats Kamala Harris to win Arizona, final state to be called in US presidential election ++++++++++++++++++
     10 Nov: The latest in US politics, from swing state results to who is in (and out) of Trump's team ++++++++++++++++++
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     International NewsLinks
      3 Dec: Wallabies back on international radar (Sydney Morning Herald)
      3 Dec: ‘a day when we get to shine the spotlight on disability’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      2 Dec: Watch: israel’s pm would be arrested if he entered nz, luxon says (Stuff.co.nz)
      2 Dec: 'it's our future that's in jeopardy': ni-vanuatu teen at world court representing pacific (RadioNZ)
      2 Dec: All whites midfielder 'wrongly identified' as perpetrator in dutch racism row (Stuff.co.nz)
      2 Dec: Te papa makes $750k in two months from international visitor fee (RadioNZ)
      1 Dec: Tasman mako player of the year takes career one step at a time (Stuff.co.nz)
      1 Dec: International court of justice to begin hearings in landmark climate change case started by pacific islander students (RadioNZ)
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