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News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward October 12, 2019 US, China reach substantial 'phase one' trade deal US President Donald Trump took a significant step forward to end the long-running trade war with China, announcing a substantial "phase one trade deal" with the country on Friday. Bush fires destroy 52 homes in northern NSW The number of homes destroyed by bush fires in northern New South Wales has risen to 52. US to send 1,500 more troops to Saudi Arabia after oil attacks The US will send about 1,500 additional troops to Saudi Arabia to bolster security in the region following attacks on key oil facilities last month. PM defends Dutton's Chinese Communist Party comments Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, who angered China with comments about the Communist Party. Academics criticise universities for failing to promote Australian history Some of the nation's top academics are criticising Australian universities for failing to promote Australian culture and history. EU optimistic as new Brexit deal negotiations enter critical phase British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's latest proposals for a Brexit deal have been given the green light by the EU for "intense negotiations". Bush fires destroy 52 homes in northern NSW The number of homes destroyed by bush fires in northern New South Wales has risen to 52. Dozens of Extinction Rebellion protestors arrested in Perth Activists swarmed Perth's CBD on the last day of a week of Extinction Rebellion protests, with 65 people arrested. Morrison returning from Fiji after bilateral talks Prime Minister Scott Morrison is on his way home after holding bilateral talks during a brief trip to Fiji, praising Australia's role in the Pacific. Chinese embassy labels Dutton's comments a 'malicious slur' The Chinese embassy has condemned the Home Affairs Minister for what's being described as a "malicious slur" that has severely damaged Australia's relationship with Beijing. Morrison stands with fire communities Prime Minister Scott Morrison has highlighted the impact the deadly bushfires are having on communities, during his visit to Fiji. 100,000 Syrian Kurds flee homes as humanitarian crisis worsens The UN is reporting 100,000 Syrian Kurds have fled their homes as aid agencies warn of an escalating humanitarian crisis. US stocks rise after trade talks The US market has had a mixed response to the news that the S&P 500 broke a three week losing streak, coming within two per cent of its July record. New book helps children build self esteem Two authors are turning their personal struggles into a positive through the release of a new book titled 'Being Brave'. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe