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Demand increases for mentoring scheme helping Tas kids decide career paths

Tasmanian mentor Charmaine Stanton takes part in the program through her workplace at Hydro Tasmania in Hobart. "I have children of my own and I have a teenage son, and it appealed to me that I might be able to be a positive influence in a teenage ... >> view original

Obama: Deal with Palestinians not possible in coming year

US President tells Al-Arabiya that through trust building steps, "the the logic of a two-state solution will reassert itself." obama camp david. US President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference at Camp David in Maryland May 14, 2015. (photo ... >> view original

PM Modi hard-sells 'Make in India' to China, Asian giants sign deals...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched the 'Make in India' initiative to China's top businessmen on Saturday, asking them to take advantage of his nation's changed economic environment which is aimed at turning it into an export powerhouse. Indian and ... >> view original

ISIS on offensive in Iraq's Ramadi, taking over mosque and government buildings

(CNN) The months-long fight for the key central Iraqi city of Ramadi now appears to be going ISIS's way, with the Islamist extremist group capturing police headquarters, the Ramadi Great Mosque and even raising its trademark black flag over the provincial ... >> view original

Prime Minister of Luxembourg becomes first EU leader to marry same-sex partner

The Prime Minister of Luxembourg has become the first gay leader in the EU to enter into a same-sex marriage, after he tied the knot with his partner yesterday. Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, who became the leader of Luxembourg in 2013, married partner ... >> view original

Kremlin wants €1.163bn from France for undelivered Mistrals

Russia wants €1.163 billion from France in compensation for cancelling a contract to deliver two Mistral helicopter carriers, a Russian source close to the negotiations said yesterday. French president François Holland has come under pressure from his ... >> view original

Yemen: Aid Coordinator Asks Saudis to Simplify Restrictions

Scrambling to bring emergency aid into Yemen during a five-day humanitarian pause in the Saudi-led bombing of Houthi rebels and their allies, the United Nations said Friday that the relief effort was still encumbered by Saudi Arabia's stringent import ... >> view original

Death penalty is 'easy way out' says Boston runner Bobby O'Donnell in Australia

Bobby O'Donnell​ woke early on Saturday to prepare for the North Face 50-kilometre cross-country run through the Blue Mountains. Backpacking in Australia, he has had little access to Wi-Fi or the news, so he didn't catch the headlines out of the United ... >> view original

Islamic State battles Syrian army near ancient citadel: monitor

BEIRUT Fighting between Islamic State militants and the Syrian army was reported on Saturday near an ancient citadel in the historic city of Palmyra, the target of a big offensive by the jihadist group that has raised concern for the U.N. world heritage site. >> view original

Burundi's president urges end to protest, coup leader at large

BUJUMBURA (Reuters) - Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza's spokesman said he had returned to the capital on Friday after a failed coup but that the general behind it had not been arrested as he had reported earlier, adding to confusion after three days ... >> view original