Blow for Johnson as Brexit vote blocked

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a potentially perilous ratification of his Brexit divorce deal in the parliament after the Speaker refused to allow a vote on it.

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'Confused' Assange denied court case delay

Julian Assange's fight against extradition to the US has been dealt another blow after a London judge refused a bid to delay his February hearing.

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Canada votes, Trudeau bids to retain power

Canadians have begun voting to determine whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will remain in power after two major scandals.

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Netanyahu unable to form new Israeli govt

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given up on his efforts to form a new Israeli coalition government, creating an opportunity for his centrist rival Benny Gantz to replace him.

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Hong Kong police use tear gas at protest

Hong Kong riot police have fired tear gas to disperse pro-democracy demonstrators gathered to commemorate the three-month anniversary of a mass assault on protesters, commuters and journalists.

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Troops won't return from Syria yet: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he does not want to leave any American troops in Syria, but soldiers leaving the country now would deploy elsewhere before eventually returning to the United States.

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Four killed as storms hit US states

A tornado has torn homes and businesses apart in Dallas, and four people have been killed in Arkansas and Oklahoma as late-night storms caused chaos in several US states.

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Australian Associated Press