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Senior figures in the [Malcolm] Turnbull Government have told the ABC they believe the United States is prepared to bomb Iran’s nuclear capability, perhaps as early as next month, and that Australia is poised to help identify possible targets.The article also notes, “secretive Australian defence facilities would likely play a role in identifying targets in Iran.” while Canada will likely play no part. The published warnings from Australian official comes on the heels of Trump’s all-cap warnings to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, sent via his favorite medium, Twitter. “To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED Continue reading "Australian Gov Officials Reportedly Believe Trump is Prepared to Strike Iran"
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A vehicle has reportedly hit several pedestrians on a busy street in Melbourne, Australia around 6PM local time. Australian authorities have arrested the driver behind the wheel of a white SUV. At least a dozen victims were taken to the hospital, including a preschool aged girl who is in serious condition. It has yet been confirmed whether or not this was a terrorist attack. Reports have ranged between 15-19 people were hit.#BREAKING — At least 12 pedestrians struck by a vehicle outside Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station. #Australia https://t.co/RX2NDl5bkm /via @7newsmelbourne pic.twitter.com/LSvXCmTFqv
— Yannis Koutsomitis (@YanniKouts) December 21, 2017
Car hits pedestrians in central #Melbourne, with up to 19 people reported injured https://t.co/g8pUXWW01B https://t.co/ont3T17E4q — Bloomberg (@business) December 21, 2017
Breaking: SUV hits pedestrians at Melbourne train station https://t.co/FFMzJtTc78 pic.twitter.com/EZQjs0eHx0 — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 21, 2017
Car plows into Continue reading "BREAKING: SUV Plows At Least A Dozen Pedestrians in Melbourne, Australia"
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As the debate on same-sex marriage continues in Australia, a lawmaker added a personal element while discussing the bill on Parliament’s floor by proposing to his partner right then and there. “In my first speech I defined our bond by the ring that sits on both of our left hands, and they are the answer to a question we cannot ask. There’s only one thing left to do: Ryan Patrick Bolger, will you marry me?” Said Representative Tim Wilson to his partner Ryan Bolger who was viewing the debate from balcony seating, as reported by Reuters. Bolger nodded and mouthed the word “YES” to a thunderous applause from on-lookers. While the couple are already wearing engagement Continue reading "WATCH: Australian Lawmaker Proposes to Partner on Parliament Floor Amid Gay Marriage Debate"Australian lawmaker proposes to his partner as Parliament begins debating bill that could soon legalize same-sex marriage across the country. https://t.co/ieGO2auh9y pic.twitter.com/bIiF1OddT6
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Yesterday a lot of digital ink was spilled amid breathless parsing of leaked transcripts of President Trump’s conversations with the leaders of Mexico and Australia. Today we got a response from one of those leaders. Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who had a ferocious conversation with Trump back in January over a 2015 refugee deal, delivered comments attempting to tamp down the significance of the phone call. “It’s always better when these conversations remain confidential,” he said at the outset. “As I said, it was a courteous, frank conversations, as President Trump said, we’re both adults. I stand up for Australia’s interests, he stands up for America’s interests.” The two men did seem to have better rapport during Turnbull’s Continue reading "Australian Leader Responds After Trump Call Leaks: ‘I Stand Up For Australia’s Interests’"Australian PM Turnbull comments on Trump call transcript: “As I said, it was a courteous, frank conversation.” https://t.co/oJEGAcsAEF pic.twitter.com/8xuLdeZUEV
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