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Whakatane describes itself as the"gateway to White Island" but tour operators, motel owners and even fruit sellers are debating what happens to their town if the volcano is deemed too dangerous to visit.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, quotes, news, transfer news, PSG, shit attacker, teammateZlatan Ibrahimovic’s way with words is world renowned. From labelling himself a ‘living legend’, a god, and ‘a Ferrari among Fiats’, Ibra has never been afraid of talking himself up – and putting others down.
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Claims Trump 'abused his office as president' | Sky News AustraliaSky News contributor Bruce Wolpe says “two articles of impeachment have been outlined against the US president” with claims Trump “abused his office as president by inviting Ukraine to interfere in the US election”, and that he “obstructed congress”.\n\nA third article of impeachment was not included - obstruction of justice - which would have captured the allegations against the president in the Robert Mueller investigation.\n\nMr Wolpe told Sky News “this is power and accountability at the highest level under the US constitution”, and said he expected the articles to be taken to a vote early next week. \n\n“Trump is looking for a high-road diplomacy to advance his objectives and say to the American people he has given them a great economy, and now a great foreign policy”, he said. \n\nImage: Getty
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Several dead following shooting in New Jersey, US | Sky News AustraliaAuthorities say several people, including a police officer have been killed in a shooting in New Jersey.\n\nSWAT teams, federal agents and state police were called to a major thoroughfare after reports of an active shooter situation. \n\nTwo gunmen ran from roof-to-roof above shops and opened fire on civilians and police below.\n\nShots rang out for at least an hour and sent schools and shops in the area into lock down. \n\nImage: AP\n\n
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Govt to unveil new online safety law | Sky News AustraliaCommunications Minister Paul Fletcher says tech giants are failing to meet the expectations of users' online safety and will announce the introduction of a national Online Safety Charter at the National Press Club on Wednesday.\n\nThe proposed online safety act would force social media companies to remove harmful or extremist content within 24 hours, not 48 hours as it currently stands. \n\nThe initiative is expected to bring increased protections for children against cyber bullying, and improve ways to combat abuse posted online
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Roxette lead singer Marie Fredriksson dies aged 61 | Sky News AustraliaMarie Fredriksson - the lead singer of the band Roxette - has died after a long battle with cancer.\n\nThe mother of two was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2002.\n\nThe 61-year-old Swedish star formed the chart-topping band in 1986.\n\nRoxette were best known for hits including 'Joyride', 'The Look' and power ballad 'It Must Have Been Love' – which featured in the soundtrack for Pretty Woman.\n\nImage: Getty
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