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There's a gap between what people expect when they report cybercrime, and what police can deliver

Sep 18, 2018 12:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

Two thirds of victims of cybercrime were not satisfied with the outcome of their reported offence, according an evaluation of the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) that has finally been made...

Rising cyclist death toll is mainly due to drivers, so change the road laws and culture

Sep 18, 2018 12:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

Recent reporting paints a picture of surging road deaths and failing safety strategies for cyclists. The Australian Automobile Associations Benchmarking report records 1,222 road deaths in the year ending June 2018. And...

A Canadian food policy moves closer to becoming a reality

Sep 13, 2018 13:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

One of the key commitments the federal government made upon taking office was to establish a food policy for all Canadians. The rationale was simple. Although, or perhaps because, food intersects so many aspects of life...

New body for complaints against police in Victoria is a good move, with some caveats

Sep 13, 2018 12:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

A parliamentary committee has recommended that all serious police misconduct be investigated by a new independent police misconduct and corruption division within the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission...

The Skripal case: a sense of déjà vu that poses problems for Britain

Sep 10, 2018 14:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

Two Russian nationals have been named as suspects by the British government in the attempted murder of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in March 2018. The attack in the English town of Salisbury bears...

Kavanaugh's 'judge as umpire' metaphor sounds neutral but it's deeply conservative

Sep 10, 2018 14:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh invoked baseball to explain his judicial philosophy at his confirmation hearing. A good judge, he said in his opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 4,...

Donald Trump anonymous staffer speaks out – treason or a public service?

Sep 09, 2018 21:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

One of Donald Trumps senior White House staff has made a truly unprecedented move against their ultimate boss. The staffer anonymously published an opinion piece in the New York Times, in which the individual described a...

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Economy

Polish economic performance to remain solid, foreign trade expected to deteriorate in coming quarters

Polish economys all significant macro fundamentals appear quite strong. This positive impression have been affirmed by the macro statistics released this week, which included the industrial production data, labor market...

Cryptocurrency Brief: Ripple climbs to 3-week high as buying sentiments pour in, Europol warns against crypto-related risks – Thursday, September 20th, 2018

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices traded flat during late European session Thursday amid lack of any major market movements ahead of the September 30 deadline for the U.S. SECs decision on the Bitcoin ETF. Also, a host of increased...

UK gilts trade mixed after August retail sales beat consensus estimates

The United Kingdoms gilts traded mixed during European session Thursday after the countrys August retail sales figures cheered market expectations, albeit down from the previous reading in July, revised higher. The...

New Zealand Q2 GDP beats market consensus, diminishes case for near-term OCR cuts

The New Zealand economy fared substantially better in the June quarter, with a 1 percent rise in GDP following gains of 0.5- 0.6 percent in each of the previous three quarters. Growth is still some way off the peaks seen...

New Zealand bonds end lower after Q2 GDP rises above market expectations

The New Zealand bonds ended lower on Thursday after the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of this year, rose above market expectations, lending a weaker tone to debt prices. At the time of...

Politics

How passports evolved to help governments regulate your movement

The Trump administration is denying passports to U.S. citizens who live in Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to news reports. The administration is accusing applicants of having inadequate documentation of...

Why do people talk politics online? Because they don't care what you think

Wading into a political debate online can be a minefield. Search any comment section or thread on a social media site, and youre likely to come across some pretty strong views. But thats not necessarily just the nature of...

National accounts show past performance no guarantee of future results

Wednesdays GDP figures were good. Growth was up 0.9% in the June quarter and 3.4% over the past 12 months. As they say in baseball: You cant boo a home run. But you can ask how likely the batter is to do it next time....

VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on changing the pension age, women in parliament and the au pair saga

Michelle Grattan talks to University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deep Saini about the week in politics, including Prime Minister Scott Morrisons pilgrimage to the town of Albury, and his decision to...

VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Liberals' leadership spill and the controversy around au pair visas

Malcolm Turnbull gives a final press conference as prime minister, after he was brought down by conservative forces within his party. AAP/Mick Tsikas Michelle Grattan talks with University of Canberra Deputy...

Science

Game-changing resolution: whose name on the laws of physics for an expanding universe?

Astronomers are engaged in a lively debate over plans to rename one of the laws of physics. It emerged overnight in Vienna at the 30th Meeting of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), in Vienna, where members of...

Do dogs have feelings?

If you live with a dog you just know when its happy or miserable, dont you? Of course you do. Even the scientific community, now admits that dogs have emotions even if scientists cant directly measure what they are...

How hydrogen power can help us cut emissions, boost exports, and even drive further between refills

Hydrogen could become a significant part of Australias energy landscape within the coming decade, competing with both natural gas and batteries, according to a new CSIRO roadmap for the industry. Hydrogen gas is a...

Curious Kids: how does gravity pull things down to Earth?

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children of all ages. The Conversation is asking young people to send in questions theyd like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome: find details on how to enter...

Five reasons to forget Mars for now and return to the moon

Hopes of colonising Mars rest on the premise that we could terraform the red planet, making it habitable for humans with a breathable atmosphere and clement temperatures. However, a recent study cast doubt on the idea,...

Technology

OnePlus 6T Release Date, Price, Features: Why Did the Manufacturer Remove the Headphone Jack?

The OnePlus 6T is heavily rumored to be released on Oct. 17 and smartphone enthusiasts are awaiting confirmation from the company itself if this news has any authenticity. So far, however, the Shenzhen-based company hasnt...

'Red Dead Redemption 2' Release Date, Features: Rockstar Gives Players a Sneak Peek at the Game's World

With Red Dead Redemption 2 almost a month away from gracing consoles, the anticipation for Rockstar Games western action-adventure game has been steadily building. It seems that Rockstar is leaning heavily towards the...

'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2' Features: These Crazy Mods Lengthen the Lifespan of RPG Brawler

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 may be three years old already but fans dedicated to creating additional content for Bandai Namcos fighting roleplaying game are still finding fresh ways to make it a treat for all the other...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Release Date, Trailer, Characters: Upcoming Trailer Is 40 Minutes Long?

Last week, Square Enix released another Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer, which features the world of Big Hero 6. While the teaser clip shows some gameplay and cut-scenes, fans of the franchise are voracious as ever to feast their...

iPhone XS Max, XS News & Update: Priciest iPhones Yet with Plenty of Drawbacks

The iPhone XS Max, XS models were recently unveiled, and reviewers and publications are already tearing into the gadgets with extreme hunger. As such, plenty of drawbacks were found on the devices, alongside some great...

Digital Currency

FxWirePro: XLM/USD trades higher and recovers more than 30% in past 4 hours, good to buy on dips

FxWirePro: XMR/USD trades above minor trend line resistance, a jump till $142 likely

Coinsquare’s subsidiary unveils ETFs on TSX

Life

When is it quicker to walk, than catch a bus?

Designing greener streets starts with finding room for bicycles and trees

Don't believe what they say about inequality. Some of us are worse off

Nature

Massive solar and wind farms could bring vegetation back to the Sahara

We've got apps and radars – but can ants predict rain?

Friday essay: the rise of the 'bin chicken', a totem for modern Australia

Sports

Michael Schumacher Health Update: F1 Legend Reportedly Cries in His Wheelchair; Stefano Domenicali Describes Schumi in Rare Interview

Kawhi Leonard Latest Update: Reasons Why the Ex-Spurs Superstar Would Want to Play for the Lakers

Michael Schumacher 2018: Will Mick Schumacher Be Able to Achieve What His Father Attained?

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: GBP/USD Trade idea

FxWirePro: NZD/JPY hits 7-weeks’ high on double bottom patterns but major trend slides through falling wedge – Trade one-touch call and short hedge

FxWirePro: GBP/USD declines more than 100 pips as EU officials rejected May Bexit plan, good to sell on rallies

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S&P SAYS DESPITE RECENT RESTATEMENT OF BUDGETARY GOALS, GOVT DEFICIT IS TRENDING DOWNWARD & SPAIN CONTINUES TO RUN CURRENT, CAPITAL ACCOUNT SURPLUSES
2018-09-21 21:09:02
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S&P SAYS EXPECT THAT SPAIN'S GDP WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND FASTER THAN THE EUROZONE AVERAGE OVER 2018-2021
2018-09-21 21:08:14
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S&P SAYS SPAIN 'A-/A-2' RATINGS AFFIRMED; OUTLOOK POSITIVE
2018-09-21 21:02:08
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BRAZIL’S CENTRAL BANK SAYS AUCTION TO ROLL OVER EXISTING CONTRACTS
2018-09-21 21:02:01
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BRAZIL CENTRAL BANK TO AUCTION ON MONDAY AS MANY AS 10.9 K TRADITIONAL CURRENCY SWAPS
2018-09-21 21:01:38
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U.S. TO TAKE 'SERIES OF ACTIONS THAT CONTINUE TO INCREASE PRESSURE LEVEL' ON VENEZUELA IN COMING DAYS -SECRETARY OF STATE POMPEO TELLS FOX NEWS
2018-09-21 20:35:38
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MOODY'S CHANGES OUTLOOK ON MONTENEGRO'S RATING TO POSITIVE, AFFIRMS B1 RATING
2018-09-21 20:33:12
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S&P SAYS POLITICAL VOLATILITY IN CROATIA IS SOMEWHAT LOWER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS, PAVING THE WAY FOR STRUCTURAL REFORMS
2018-09-21 20:33:00
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S&P SAYS NORWAY 'AAA/A-1+' RATINGS AFFIRMED; OUTLOOK STABLE
2018-09-21 20:30:31
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S&P SAYS EXPECT CROATIA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY WILL CONTINUE IN 2018-2019, DUE TO SURGING PRIVATE CONSUMPTION AND SOUND EXPORT GROWTH
2018-09-21 20:30:05
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S&P SAYS MALTA 'A-/A-2' RATINGS AFFIRMED; OUTLOOK REMAINS POSITIVE
2018-09-21 20:29:28
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S&P ON CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE SAYS UPGRADE ALSO REFLECTS IMPROVING EXTERNAL & FISCAL POSITIONS AMID EXPECTED HIGHER OIL REVENUES
2018-09-21 20:28:59
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S&P ON CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE SAYS UPGRADE REFLECTS OUR VIEW THAT DEFAULT RISKS FROM CLAIMS MADE UNDER FOREIGN LAWS HAVE REDUCED
2018-09-21 20:25:56
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S&P SAYS CROATIA OUTLOOK REVISED TO POSITIVE ON STRENGTHENING FISCAL AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE; 'BB+/B' RATINGS AFFIRMED
2018-09-21 20:25:41
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S&P RAISES LATVIA’S SOVEREIGN CREDIT RATING TO A FROM A-; LOWERS OUTLOOK TO STABLE FROM POSITIVE
2018-09-21 20:25:23
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S&P SAYS RAISED FOREIGN CURRENCY LONG- AND SHORT-TERM SOVEREIGN CREDIT RATINGS ON THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE TO 'B-/B' FROM 'CCC+/C'
2018-09-21 20:22:13
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S&P SAYS CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE UPGRADED TO 'B-/B' ON REDUCED LEGAL RISKS OF DEFAULT AND INCREASING OIL REVENUES; OUTLOOK STABLE
2018-09-21 20:18:50
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S&P MAINTAINS CROATIA’S SOVEREIGN CREDIT RATING AT BB+; RAISES OUTLOOK TO POSITIVE FROM STABLE
2018-09-21 20:17:34
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FITCH SAYS DO NOT ENVISAGE TAX REFORM TO HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON SWITZERLAND'S ATTRACTIVENESS FOR CORPORATE INVESTMENTS
2018-09-21 20:17:26
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FITCH SAYS DO NOT EXPECT SWISS NATIONAL BANK TO TIGHTEN MONETARY POLICY BEFORE NEXT YEAR
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