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• NZ refugee offer a possibility: Turnbull

  16-11-2017 23:22
  Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said New Zealand's offer to take 150 refugees from the Manus Island detention facility is a possibility.
  
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• Qld leaders hit road after premier's win

  16-11-2017 23:21
  The Queensland premier will continue to sell her "no deals with One Nation" message after outperforming her rival at a leaders' debate for undecided voters.
  
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• Mugabe a brutal dictator: Turnbull

  16-11-2017 23:16
  The foreign affairs department is warning Australians to reconsider the need to travel to Harare following an apparent coup in Zimbabwe.
  
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• Sarah Jane Smith leads in LPGA Tour event

  16-11-2017 23:11
  Sarah Jane Smith has a share of the first-round lead in the LPGA event at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
  
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• Vic opposition revives East West Link

  16-11-2017 22:54
  Victoria's opposition wants to revive the dumped East West Link, which cost $1.2 billion to dump.
  
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• PM continues gay marriage victory blitz

  16-11-2017 22:31
  For a third day running, the prime minister was keen to tell Australians about the success of the same-sex marriage postal survey.
  
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• Pentagon 'erroneously' retweeted activist's demand for Trump to resign

  16-11-2017 22:31
  The Pentagon has apologsied after 'erroneously' retweeting an activist's call for US President Donald Trump to resign.
  
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• Tesla to build electric semi-trailers

  16-11-2017 22:21
  After more than a decade of making cars and SUVs - and, more recently, solar panels - Telsa now plans bring out electric semi-trailers.
  
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• Devonport mayor expected to declare he's Lambie's replacement

  16-11-2017 22:01
  Devonport Mayor Steve Martin is expected to announce he intends to become Jacqui Lambie's Senate replacement.
  
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• MLB in a hurry to introduce rule changes

  16-11-2017 21:56
  Major League Baseball will implement rule changes to deliver a faster game for fans.
  
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• Greece in mourning as several still missing after deadly flood

  16-11-2017 20:52
  Greece was in mourning Thursday as rescue crews tried to locate several people missing in a flood that killed 16 people near the capital, with more thunderstorms forecast until the weekend.
  
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• Flying winger Ioane told to stay grounded

  16-11-2017 20:45
  Young All Blacks winger Rieko Ioane is mixing with the biggest names of world rugby but insists he's humbled by all the attention.
  
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• Pyne shrugs off Twitter account hack

  16-11-2017 20:37
  Cabinet minister Christopher Pyne says there are no implications for national security after his Twitter account was hacked.
  
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• FIFA rankings 'loophole' likely to disappear after World Cup draw

  16-11-2017 20:36
  Currently seedings are based on the FIFA world rankings, using a points system which calculates average points for each game and is weighted against friendly matches.
  
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• Sonny Bill admits to rules blunder

  16-11-2017 20:26
  Sonny Bill Williams owns up for ignorance of rugby's rule book but reveals he was unfairly shown a yellow card in the Test win over France.
  
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• I went to Brazil for a bath: F1 reserve

  16-11-2017 20:23
  A reserve Formula One driver for McLaren has revealed he more or less travelled all the way to Brazil just to have a bath after a tyre test was cancelled.
  
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• Democratic Senator Franken apologizes for groping, kissing radio host

  16-11-2017 20:22
  Democratic US Senator Al Franken was forced on Thursday to apologize to a female radio host who accused the former comedian of groping her and kissing her without her consent in 2006.
  
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• Great #jobfairy news for Drogheda as @YapStone announces 200 #jobs. siliconrepublic.com/jobs/drogheda-…

  16-11-2017 20:15 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Great #jobfairy news for Drogheda as @YapStone announces 200 #jobs.siliconrepublic.com/jobs/drogheda-…
  
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• Assisted dying bill voted down in NSW

  16-11-2017 20:09
  NSW Upper House MPs have voted against controversial laws to allow assisted dying in the state.
  
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• CAS overturns Mexico fines for homophobic chanting

  16-11-2017 20:08
  ZURICH (Reuters) - Mexico's football federation (FMF) won an appeal against two fines imposed by FIFA for alleged homophobic chanting by its fans.
  
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• Trump asks UN to probe Syria chemicals

  16-11-2017 19:43
  Donald Trump wants the UN to renew an inquiry into the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons.
  
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• Great news for #Ireland as four @CoderDojo members contend for EU Digital Girl of the Year #womenintech siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dig…

  16-11-2017 19:40 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Great news for #Ireland as four @CoderDojo members contend for EU Digital Girl of the Year #womenintech siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dig…
  
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• #Genetic editing is being tested and could defeat incurable diseases. #health #medicine siliconrepublic.com/innovation/gen…

  16-11-2017 19:10 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #Genetic editing is being tested and could defeat incurable diseases. #health #medicine siliconrepublic.com/innovation/gen…
  
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• Great news for #jobseekers! @PressReader are #hiring! #jobfairy #Dublinjobs siliconrepublic.com/jobs/pressread…

  16-11-2017 18:35 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Great news for #jobseekers! @PressReader are #hiring! #jobfairy #Dublinjobs siliconrepublic.com/jobs/pressread…
  
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• Siemens to cut 6900 energy business jobs

  16-11-2017 18:14
  A sharp rise in renewable energy has hit Siemens' power generation businesses, forcing it cut nearly 7000 jobs.
  
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• Snowy 2.0 focus at UN climate conference

  16-11-2017 18:08
  Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg has told the UN climate conference innovation is at the heart of Australia's action on climate change at home and abroad.
  
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• Keep an eye on these #Zurich #entrepreneurs: @nomoko_world @selfnationjeans @VersantisAG @wefoxHQ @Wingtra @Xeltis siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/zuri…

  16-11-2017 18:05 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Keep an eye on these #Zurich #entrepreneurs: @nomoko_world @selfnationjeans @VersantisAG @wefoxHQ @Wingtra @Xeltis siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/zuri…
  
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• Chris Farrell debuts for new-look Ireland

  16-11-2017 18:02
  Chris Farrell will win his first cap for Ireland in a new-look centre pairing with Stuart McCloskey, as coach Joe Schmidt makes 13 changes to face Fiji.
  
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• Man City's Aguero declares himself fit for Leicester game

  16-11-2017 17:58
  Manchester City said Aguero, who scored in the first half against Nigeria, had been cleared to return to England as planned after tests having suffered "a dizzy spell".
  
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• Sanchez returns as Pumas make four changes

  16-11-2017 17:56
  Sanchez came off the bench to score the only Argentine try last Saturday at Twickenham as the South Americans started their three-match European tour with a 21-8 loss to England.
  
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• Interested in a #STEM career, but haven’t got the qualifications? Here’s how you can make the transition from #arts siliconrepublic.com/advice/career-…

  16-11-2017 17:50 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Interested in a #STEM career, but haven’t got the qualifications? Here’s how you can make the transition from #arts siliconrepublic.com/advice/career-…
  
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• #MostRead Today: SwiftComply swoops in to win Startup World Cup qualifier ow.ly/ObFg30gCKgg

  16-11-2017 17:43 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #MostRead Today: SwiftComply swoops in to win Startup World Cup qualifier ow.ly/ObFg30gCKgg
  
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• #MostRead Today: Record industry wants YouTube and Facebook to pay more royalties ow.ly/hoeM30gCKjb

  16-11-2017 17:43 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #MostRead Today: Record industry wants YouTube and Facebook to pay more royalties ow.ly/hoeM30gCKjb
  
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• #MostRead Today: Max Schrems can sue Facebook, but only as a consumer ow.ly/C5Xq30gCKhU

  16-11-2017 17:43 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #MostRead Today: Max Schrems can sue Facebook, but only as a consumer ow.ly/C5Xq30gCKhU
  
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• #MostRead Today: 7 Irish start-ups with science at their core ow.ly/Zpgu30gCKeW

  16-11-2017 17:42 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #MostRead Today: 7 Irish start-ups with science at their core ow.ly/Zpgu30gCKeW
  
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• CAS rejects Silva request over Leicester move

  16-11-2017 17:39
  ZURICH (Reuters) - Portugal midfielder Adrien Silva's application to be allowed to join Leicester City on a provisional basis has been turned down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
  
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• West Ham's Hernandez dismisses talk of move to Mexico

  16-11-2017 17:34
  LONDON (Reuters) - Javier Hernandez has reaffirmed his commitment to West Ham United ahead of new manager David Moyes's first game in charge at Watford on Sunday.
  
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• Tim Paine tipped to be in Ashes Test squad

  16-11-2017 17:33
  Tim Paine, who struggled to get a game for Tasmania last summer, and would-be debutant Cameron Bancroft are expected to be named in Australia's Ashes squad.
  
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• No let-up from Federer as he stays perfect in London

  16-11-2017 17:33
  LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer went through round-robin play at the ATP Finals undefeated for the 10th time as he returned to haunt Marin Cilic with a 6-7(5) 6-4 6-1 win at the O2 Arena on Thursday.
  
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• Aussies to unleash best 17 against England

  16-11-2017 17:33
  Australia will roll out their best side when they take on England in their Women's Rugby League World Cup clash in Sydney.
  
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• .@Upwork's latest skills index show the fastest-growing skills for #freelancers siliconrepublic.com/advice/top-tec…

  16-11-2017 16:25 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  .@Upwork's latest skills index show the fastest-growing skills for #freelancers siliconrepublic.com/advice/top-tec…
  
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• Four Irish girls contend for European Digital Girl of the Year titles siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dig…

  16-11-2017 16:17 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  Four Irish girls contend for European Digital Girl of the Year titles siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dig…
  
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• The latest change from #Twitter sees some controversial users lose their blue tick siliconrepublic.com/companies/twit…

  16-11-2017 15:55 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  The latest change from #Twitter sees some controversial users lose their blue tick siliconrepublic.com/companies/twit…
  
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• .@HaloIreland calls for more business angels as it aims to boost investment in Irish #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hban…

  16-11-2017 15:40 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  .@HaloIreland calls for more business angels as it aims to boost investment in Irish #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hban…
  
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• ‘You would make more money busking on Grafton Street’ – @IMROireland #Spotify #musicindustry siliconrepublic.com/companies/imro…

  16-11-2017 15:25 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  ‘You would make more money busking on Grafton Street’ – @IMROireland #Spotify #musicindustry siliconrepublic.com/companies/imro…
  
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• Tottenham's Alderweireld ruled out until next year

  16-11-2017 15:22
  LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld will be missing until next year with a hamstring injury, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Thursday.
  
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• Ireland team to play Fiji in Dublin test

  16-11-2017 15:12
  DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt on Thursday named the following team to play Fiji in their test in Dublin on Saturday:15-Andrew Conway, 14-Darren Sweetnam, 13-Chris Farrell, 12-Stuart McCloskey, 11-Dave Kearney, 10-Joey Carbery, 9-Kieran Marmion, 8-Jack Conan, 7-Jordi Murphy, 6-Rhys Ruddock (captain), 5-Devin Toner, 4-Ultan Dillane, 3-Andrew Porter, 2-Rob Herring, 1-Jack McGrathReplacements: 16-James Tracy, 17-Cian Healy, 18-Tadhg Furlong, 19-Kieran Treadwell, 20-CJ Stander, 21-Luke
  
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• #WomeninSTEM are lighting up the big screen, from #Ghostbusters to #HiddenFigures. #ScienceWeek siliconrepublic.com/people/female-…

  16-11-2017 15:10 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  #WomeninSTEM are lighting up the big screen, from #Ghostbusters to #HiddenFigures. #ScienceWeek siliconrepublic.com/people/female-…
  
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• O’Shea opts for consistency in Italy team to face Pumas

  16-11-2017 15:03
  Italy did change two players on the bench with Federico Zani coming in for Marco Lazzaroni and Edoardo Gori being replaced by Tito Tebaldi.
  
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• .@Alltech founder Dr Pearse Lyons’ #agritech accelerator is returning to Dublin for a second run. #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/agte…

  16-11-2017 15:00 via @siliconrepublic SiliconRepublic
  .@Alltech founder Dr Pearse Lyons’ #agritech accelerator is returning to Dublin for a second run. #startups siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/agte…
  
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