Новости за 14.01.2017

A Southern Highlands woman with a cancelled licence was stopped on Sunday morning driving with a blood alcohol content almost than six times the legal limit.

Two young women were assaulted in separate incidents in Sydney's south.

Donald Trump criticised civil rights leader John Lewis a day after the Georgia congressman said he doesn't consider him "a legitimate president."

US President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that he would keep intact sanctions against Russia "at least for a period of time," and that he wouldn't commit to the "one China" policy until he sees progress from Beijing in its currency and trade practices.

Islamic State militants launched their biggest attack in months on government-held areas of the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Saturday, leaving dozens of dead, a war monitor said.

Prince's unsealed divorce file from his second marriage has revealed the couple lived a luxurious lifestyle that included spending $US50,000 on parties after major awards ceremonies, a newspaper reports.

Western Sydney Wanderers have found no way to snap their hapless fortune in the Sydney Derby after failing to beat their rivals Sydney FC for a ninth successive game.

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has taken aim at the officials in charge of his side's draw with Sydney FC after being denied a strong claim for a penalty in the opening half.

The Thunder are threatening to steal the Sixers' place in the top four after an eight-wicket derby win over their Sydney rivals on Saturday night blew the Big Bash finals race wide open.

A week of protests ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as US president is set to kick off on Saturday with a civil rights march in Washington by activists angry over the Republican's comments on minority groups including Muslims and Mexicans.

A Liberal party candidate for federal parliament praised by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as an "outstanding Australian" has been accused of not paying his election advertising bill and avoiding a local businessman chasing payment.

Part of the Western Freeway has been closed due to a grassfire at Ravenhall.

The "outdated" school uniform policy is a discriminatory disadvantage for young girls, psychologist says.

The suitability and effectiveness of aerosol spray sunscreens is being questioned after numerous reports of people still getting sunburnt.

Residents of the Iraqi city of Mosul said up to 30 civilians were killed in an air strike on a district held by Islamic State this week.

Underbelly actor Vince Colosimo is due to face court next month for alleged drug possession.

Bangladesh police said on Saturday they had arrested one of the men behind a militant attack on a Dhaka cafe last year that killed 22 people, mostly foreigners.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann, who is responsible for keeping government spending under control, billed taxpayers almost $23,000 for weekend trips to the beach resort town of Broome with his wife over four years.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck off Indonesia's Maluku archipelago on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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Tigerair has temporarily suspended sales of flights to Bali after the Indonesian government unexpectedly cancelled an agreement with the airline.

Canberra Cavalry outfielder Josh Almonte puts game-winning effort down to his breakfast.

Their announcement came as additional House Democrats called for FBI Director James Comey's resignation, following a closed-door briefing from spy chiefs.hacking.

Queenslanders should start to lean what they can about boxer Jeff Horn, or they might be left behind by one of their own.