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Why Australia's PM is talking of dark threats and 'evil'Why Australia's PM is talking of dark threats and 'evil'
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Scott Morrison is to face a general election within months

Australian politics doesn't really do nuance.

If a minister wants to get a message through to the voters, they forget the dog whistle and go straight for the foghorn.

That tactic has been firmly in action this

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Australia refugee centre detainee wins top human rights awardAustralia refugee centre detainee wins top human rights award
Image copyrightEPAImage caption The Martin Ennals Award recognised Abdul Aziz Muhamat's "extraordinary tenacity"

A Sudanese refugee detainee has received a top human rights award for exposing what he has described as Australia's "inhumane" treatment of asylum seekers.

Abdul Aziz Muhamat, 26, was held at the Manus

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Sweden recalls China envoy over 'deal' on detained booksellerSweden recalls China envoy over 'deal' on detained bookseller
Image copyrightAFPImage caption Police walk past missing person notices for Gui Minhai, posted on the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong

Sweden has recalled its ambassador to China over her involvement in a bizarre meeting involving the daughter of a detained Swedish-Chinese bookseller.

The ambassador, Anna

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Maria Ressa, head of Philippines news site Rappler, freed on bailMaria Ressa, head of Philippines news site Rappler, freed on bail
Image:Maria Ressa says the rule of law was broken when she was arrested

Award-winning Philippine journalist Maria Ressa has been freed on bail, a day after her arrest on charges of "cyber-libel" drew international condemnation.

Ms Ressa is CEO of Rappler, a news website critical of the government.

She was arrested at its headquarters on Wednesday by

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Australian senator sorry for wiping blood on ex-leader's doorAustralian senator sorry for wiping blood on ex-leader's door
Image copyrightBrian BurstonImage caption Senator Brian Burston says he has referred his scuffle to police

An Australian senator has apologised for wiping his own blood on a fellow lawmaker's door after having a scuffle in the halls of parliament.

Senator Brian Burston was involved in a clash on Wednesday with

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