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US committee backs decriminalising, taxing marijuana

A divided US House committee has approved a proposal to decriminalise and tax marijuana at the federal level, a vote described as a momentous turning point in national cannabis policy and a hollow political gesture.

Trump threatens Turkey after abandoning Kurd allies in Syria

US President Donald Trump has launched a harsh attack on NATO ally Turkey, threatening to destroy its economy if Ankara takes a planned military strike in Syria too far – even though the US leader himself has opened the door for a Turkish incursion.

Donald Trump's phone call to Ukraine's president has prompted Democrats to open impeachment proceedings. Photo: EPA/Jason Szenes

Trump froze US aid before urging Ukraine to probe Biden

US President Donald Trump pressed Ukraine’s president to investigate a political rival in co-ordination with the US attorney general and Trump’s personal lawyer, according to a summary of an explosive July phone call.

Bid to impeach Trump over Ukraine phone call

Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced an impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump, following reports that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political opponent.

US "locked and loaded" to retaliate over Saudi oil drone strike: Trump

US President Donald Trump says the United States is “locked and loaded” for a potential response to the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities, after a senior official in his administration said Iran was to blame.

Trump sacks third National Security Advisor

The White House has been hit by another wave of turmoil on the eve of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to the US.

Internal "tribalism" greatest threat to US: ex-Defense Secretary

Former US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is warning that bitter political divisions threaten American society, saying he views “tribalism” as a greater risk to the nation’s future than foreign adversaries.

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US-China trade war threatens global economy: Reserve Bank

Rebecca Gredley Wednesday, August 21
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Morrison Govt talks up economy, downplays recession fears

Friday, August 16
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US Scout "perversion files" revealed as child sex abuse lawsuits begin

Julia Shaw Wednesday, August 07
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Call for calm as Aus stocks plunge over US-China trade brawl

Matt Coughlan Wednesday, August 07
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No US missiles in Darwin without Australia's permission: Pompeo

Matt Coughlan Monday, August 05
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Death Row lives up to name as US resumes federal executions

Friday, July 26

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Russia still intent on US election meddling: FBI

Wednesday, July 24
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US Navy destroys Iranian drone in tense Gulf

Steve Holland Friday, July 19
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Trump condemned for "racist" attack on Congresswomen

Monday, July 15
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Iran denies Gulf confrontation with British warship

Friday, July 12

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Trump froze US aid before urging Ukraine to probe Biden

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