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Australia's PM claims victory after national elections INTERNATIONAL

Australia's PM claims victory after national elections

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday declared victory for the ruling conservatives after the Labor opposition conceded defeat despite an ongoing vote count eight days after close-fought national elections.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Cambodian government critic shot dead in capital INTERNATIONAL

Cambodian government critic shot dead in capital

An anti-government figure was shot dead in the Cambodian capital, at a time of rising political tension between Prime Minister Hun Sen and an opposition hoping to challenge his grip on power in elections as soon as next year.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Jordan's King Abdullah dissolves parliament, names caretaker PM ASIA

Jordan's King Abdullah dissolves parliament, names caretaker PM

Jordan's King Abdullah appointed veteran politician Hani Mulqi as prime minister after dissolving parliament by royal decree on Sunday, following the end of its four-year term.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
South Africa to review spending on luxury vehicles for Zuma's wives INTERNATIONAL

South Africa to review spending on luxury vehicles for Zuma's wives

South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday ordered a review of spending on cars for his four wives following a public outcry when the government said it cost 8.6mn rand ($554,000) to buy the vehicles.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Four wounded in election shooting in Iranian town ASIA

Four wounded in election shooting in Iranian town

Four people were wounded by gunfire in an Iranian town Friday in a shooting between rival factions during the second round of parliamentary elections, a security official told local media.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Rouhani allies seek control of parliament as Iran votes ASIA

Rouhani allies seek control of parliament as Iran votes

Iranians voted in second round elections for almost a quarter of parliament's seats, the latest political showdown between reformist and conservative politicians seeking to influence the country's future.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Ousted Thai PM calls on junta to explain election plans INTERNATIONAL

Ousted Thai PM calls on junta to explain election plans

Ousted Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra urged the ruling military junta to state whether it will hold elections next year as planned if Thais vote down a new charter in a looming referendum.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Modi faces voters in five states as reforms slow INTERNATIONAL

Modi faces voters in five states as reforms slow

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will face elections in five states beginning next month, at a time when its approval ratings are slipping and it is under pressure to deliver on economic growth.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Rouhani says Iran voters chose 'right and proper path' ASIA

Rouhani says Iran voters chose 'right and proper path'

Iranian voters chose "the right and proper path for the country", moderate President Hassan Rouhani said after final election results showed his allies had made significant gains.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Iranians vote in election likely to shape post-sanctions era ASIA

Iranians vote in election likely to shape post-sanctions era

Iranians are voting in two crucial elections, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urging a big turnout in order to frustrate Tehran's foes.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Boxing champ Pacquiao 'to retire' after Bradley fight INTERNATIONAL

Boxing champ Pacquiao 'to retire' after Bradley fight

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said he would end his legendary career after fighting Timothy Bradley in April to concentrate on his political career, dousing hopes for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.

4:45 AM November 25 2016