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Japanese troops fire artillery in support of Australian troops for first time as threats draw militaries closer together
1 year, 5 months ago

Japanese troops fire artillery in support of Australian troops for first time as threats draw militaries closer together

ABC  

In an historic first, Japanese soldiers have conducted live-fire drills in support of Australian troops, marking ever-closer defence ties between the two countries. Key points: Japanese soldiers fired live artillery in support of Australian troops for the first time as part of a mock battle Both countries say the deteriorating security climate means they have to strengthen military cooperation A …

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India's nomadic camel tribes are risking the wrath of God to save their ancient culture
4 years, 4 months ago

India's nomadic camel tribes are risking the wrath of God to save their ancient culture

ABC  

Before dawn in the chilly Rajasthani desert, 35-year-old Sumer Bhati is already awake. But Mr Bhati's decision to put a price on camel milk could tear his community apart. The Raika tribe believe they were created by God to look after camels, but the spiritual belief comes with rules including a prohibition on commodifying camel milk. "There are 5,000 female …

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Defence recruiting soars as Australians look for work amid downturn
4 years, 6 months ago

Defence recruiting soars as Australians look for work amid downturn

ABC  

The number of Australians looking to join the military has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak began. Key points: There has been a huge spike in military recruitment applications, particularly among women, during the pandemic Skilled workers from sectors hit especially hard, including aviation, make up a significant proportion of applicants The last time such a surge was recorded was during …

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ABC South Asia correspondent Siobhan Heanue signs off from New Delhi
5 years, 1 month ago

ABC South Asia correspondent Siobhan Heanue signs off from New Delhi

ABC  

Salman Rushdie said that India’s gift was in the way it could teach you to view the whole world differently. I learned to love filming my way around South Asia and was never bored by the faces and scenes I could capture. Now that I’ve been through three 'apocalyptic' Delhi winters — known here as pollution season — I have …

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Easter Sunday suicide bomber studied in Australia, Sri Lankan minister says
5 years, 8 months ago

Easter Sunday suicide bomber studied in Australia, Sri Lankan minister says

ABC  

Sri Lankan authorities have confirmed one of the suicide bombers responsible for the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks attended an Australian university. Key points: One of the suicide bombers completed his post-graduate education in Australia The death toll from the deadly attacks was revised up to 359 on Wednesday Investigators say the attacks were retaliation for the Christchurch shootings Sri Lankan …

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The remote school at the centre of a dispute between nuclear neighbours Pakistan and India
5 years, 8 months ago

The remote school at the centre of a dispute between nuclear neighbours Pakistan and India

ABC  

It was at the centre of a clash that almost brought two nuclear nations to war, but exactly what goes on inside a small madrasa on a hilltop near Kashmir remains a mystery. Key points: Tensions escalated sharply between India and Pakistan in February after a suicide bombing in Kashmir Pakistan denies that a remote religious school harbours the terrorist …

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