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Strewth
Strewth Dinkus with James Jeffrey

Organ to grind

Despite her party’s result, Pauline Hanson is trying to spread an air of joy in the wake of the WA election.

Inquirer
(FILES) This file photo taken on June 2, 2015 shows Exxon Mobil Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson addressing the World Gas Conference in Paris. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson, an oilman with deep ties to Russia, as his secretary of state. Tillerson's nomination comes just days after a secret CIA report accused Russia of interfering with the US election in favor of Trump, in a development which could complicate his confirmation. / AFP PHOTO / ERIC PIERMONT

Putin’s top Trump?

Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state is a skilful negotiator but his business links with Russia are a concern.

Foreign Affairs
US President Barack Obama (L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin (2nd-R) shake hands before an economic leaders meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit at the Lima Convention Centre on November 20, 2016 in Lima. / AFP PHOTO / Brendan Smialowski

Last tango in Lima

Not so for Malcolm Turnbull, who enjoyed almost an hour with the outgoing US President in Obama’s last bilateral chat

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