Britain to expel 23 Russian diplomats over spy attack...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward March 15, 2018 Britain to expel 23 Russian diplomats over spy attack British Prime Minister Theresa May says the UK will expel 23 Russian diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack on a former double agent in southern England. Labor not considering compensation for pensioners Shadow Finance Minister Jim Chalmers has joined Bill Shorten in rejecting a report by The Australian that claimed the Opposition Leader is considering tempering the terms of his controversial tax plan. Future of Border Force boss hangs in the balance The home affairs minister has confirmed the future of sidelined Australian Border Force boss Roman Quaedvlieg is being discussed. Alcohol not to blame for my fall: Hinch Derryn Hinch is shooting down speculation he was drunk when he fell from an Uber and wound up in hospital. The Senator suffered slight brain trauma in the incident, which he concedes took place after drinking 'two glasses of wine' on a night out. Trump picks conservative commentator as economic adviser Larry Kudlow, US television commentator and conservative economic analyst, says President Donald Trump had picked him to replace Gary Cohn as the top White House economic adviser. Nick Xenophon impresses voters at People's Forum Despite suffering a slide in recent opinion polls, Nick Xenophon has come out on top in the final showdown before Saturday's South Australian election. ASEAN Summit turns Sydney CBD into high-security fortress The Sydney CBD will be transformed into a high-security fortress this weekend ahead of the ASEAN Summit, which will see leaders from 10 south East Asian countries coming together to discuss issues such as economic ties, regional security and counter- Dangerous surf to continue along Queensland's south-east Lifesavers are warning residents along Queensland's south-east to take care as wild weather and punishing surf lash the state's coastline. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Linda is responsible for the conditions, prompting closures at a number of popular beaches Abbott accuses Winston Peters of defending Russia over MH17 Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has accused New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters of making excuses for Russia over the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Pensioner top-up payments off the agenda: Chalmers Shadow Finance Minister Jim Chalmers has told Sky News Labor is not considering a top-up payment for people adversely affected by the party's proposed tax change that would abolish cash rebates for tax credits on shares. Greens MP defends party's petrol ban plan NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge has defended the federal party's plan to ban the sale of diesel and petrol cars by 2030. CATCH UP: South Australia Sky News/Advertiser People's Forum One hundred undecided voters question South Australia's political leaders ahead of the upcoming state election. US students stage walk-outs over gun violence Students across the United States have staged walk-outs in memory of the 17 killed in the Florida school shooting and to call for stricter gun laws. Florida prosecutors seek death penalty for Nikolas Cruz Florida prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Nikolas Cruz, the former student accused of murdering 17 people in a shooting at a Parkland high school in February. Australian appointed as head of International Chamber of Commerce The outgoing CEO of Corrs Chamber Westgarth John Denton has been appointed as the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce based in Paris. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe