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Donald trump refused to hang the portrait which another mark of shame i think against his presidency. all good. i think its going to be a good experience and a good feeling, a triumphant biden this time he gets to be the person doing something good, hanging up that portrait. last time they were together in that same room, it was biden that got surprised with that medal of honor from obama. and so now he gets to return that favor. >> before we move on to more politics, i mean, we have the images ...

The stresses on students to search for help to maintain their grades has risen under the pandemic and as a result of university cuts. Binoy Kampmark reports on how educational “services” are capitalising.

The note on Radio National’s Background Briefing on the morning of July 31 was sombre.  A student, who did not

Taliban with ayman al—zawahiri. and presumably, other members of al-qaeda being here in kabul. it would appear to be completely possible for him to be here without their knowledge and acceptance. we have seen in the past few months, this year, ayman al—zawahiri releasing more and more propaganda videos on behalf of al-qaeda suggesting that he is communication, his ability to get his message out to the outside world had improved since the taliban took over last year. al-qaeda had celebrated t...

Member, that really suggests complicity with at least element of the taliban and ayman al—zawahiri and presumably other members of al-qaeda being here. it would appear to be impossible for him to be here without their knowledge. we have seen in the past few months and this year ayman al—zawahiri releasing more and more propaganda videos on behalf of al-qaeda, suggesting that his communication, his ability to get his message out to the outside world had improved since the taliban took over la...

For four months, I've been investigating Australia's vast collection of South-East Asian antiquities, and what I've found is alarming: a story of dodgy dealers, looted temples, and some of the world's most exclusive collections, writes Mario Christodoulou.

For four months, I’ve been investigating Australia's vast collection of South East Asian antiquities, and what I’ve found is alarming: a story of dodgy dealers, looted temples, and some of the world’s most exclusive collections, writes Mario Christodoulou.

A further 17 contract positions will also be axed with many of the staff affected based in regional areas

Personnel on hand. again, weve got to say, these people, theyre in safety. their journeys from danger are over. but in many ways their journeys are just beginning. and the uncertainty of their lives have taken over. for many of them, their homes are completely destroyed. their cities are occupied. their families are scattered all over europe, and they really just dont know what to expect next. >> matt bradley painting the picture of the humanitarian situation. courtney, youre at the pentagon. we...

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