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Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Donald Trump is continuing a war of words with the Minneapolis mayor over immigration raids a day after saying his administration would "de-escalate a bit".

Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up

Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up

Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up

Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up

The pro-gun MP aired several falsehoods about weapons, crime statistics and the circumstances of the Bondi attack as he opposed the government’s gun reforms.

Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists

Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists

Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists

Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists

Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have chased off a group of far-right activists who planned to ‍march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live.

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Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

Exploited worker's death sparks anti-slavery calls

The death of a migrant worker who was exploited and fearful of his visa sponsor has prompted calls for the creation of an anti-slavery hotline.

Man freed by High Court handed jail for visa breaches

Man freed by High Court handed jail for visa breaches

A man sent to immigration detention after a string of violent offences and later freed by a High Court ruling has admitted breaching his new visa conditions.

Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests

Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests

Hundreds of "ICE Out" rallies are planned across the US amid growing outrage after an immigration officer shot and killed a woman behind the wheel of her car.

Outrage after US immigration agent shoots driver dead

Outrage after US immigration agent shoots driver dead

An ICE agent has killed a Minneapolis woman during a new migrant crackdown, with city officials angrily rejecting Trump administration claims of self-defence.

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'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela

Venezuelans in Australia are considering their future as they seek to rebuild their nation, hoping the removal of its leader will open the door to democracy.

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Admin failures blamed for woman's unlawful detention

Documents show the Howard government accepted a scathing report that highlighted failures in immigration after a citizen was unlawfully detained for 10 months.

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Labor stalwart and long-standing senator Nick Bolkus has died at the age of 75, prompting tributes from senior party figures.

Refugees escape to regions marred by racism

Refugees escape to regions marred by racism

Refugees escape to regions marred by racism

Refugees escape to regions marred by racism

Half of the refugees living in regional towns and centres experience racism and discrimination, a new report has found.

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Australia's net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Unis to be home for foreign students under Liberal plan

Liberals are walking a tightrope on immigration as they prepare to outline policy principles to guide migration cuts while not alienating migrant communities.

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

Liberals declare war on NIMBYs, promise more homes

A Liberal senator says first homes in Australia are too expensive, arguing a cut to the nation's immigration intake should be part of the solution.

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US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

Labor insists it did not repatriate ISIS-linked women and children from Syria, but notes reveal it considered getting them home without government involvement.

Immigration 'division' as parties jump on bandwagon

An ex-Howard government minister has urged the Liberals to stand by Australia's non-discriminatory approach to immigration as support bleeds to One Nation.

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Fresh from a parliamentary sitting ban for donning a burqa, Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has flown to Melbourne to ramp up her anti-immigration rhetoric.

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.

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Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police are gearing up for a major response to a planned immigration protest and counter-rally, which will test expanded search powers.

Soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

President Donald Trump has called for all Afghan refugees to be "re-examined" after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.

Secret Nauru asylum seeker transcript revealed

The Nauru President's explanation to his people of why the tiny Micronesian nation is accepting Australian asylum seekers has been revealed.

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

Women whose safety is at risk under brutal Taliban rule in Afghanistan are pleading for help from Australia after fleeing their former captors.

Little India trip for new leader on journey for votes

The Liberals are working to win back multicultural and suburban voters as the party faces electoral irrelevance at federal and state levels.

Humanitarian lifeline remains for Afghan who helped ADF

The Home Affairs Department has clarified an Afghan man who helped the defence force will still be able to come to Australia after fears he had been rejected.

Visa granted then revoked for Afghan who helped ADF

Two years after applying for safe haven from the Taliban in Australia, Jumaghul was given a lifeline only for it to be revoked almost immediately.

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