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Bishop rebuked by China for 'irresponsible' criticism of air zone

Australia risks becoming embroiled in another diplomatic spat in Asia, with China warning there will be consequences if Foreign Minister Julie Bishop does not withdraw criticism of a new air defence zone in the East China Sea.

Ms Bishop on Tuesday announced she had summoned Beijing's ambassador to voice opposition to the zone, saying the timing and the manner of China's announcement was unhelpful and would not contribute to regional stability.

But China has reacted angrily to Ms Bishop's comments, warning they could damage relations between the two countries.

"Australia's irresponsible statements on the East Sea air defence identification zone are completely mistaken; China cannot accept them," a foreign ministry statement said.

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Can Aung San Suu Kyi save Myanmar?

Aung San Suu Kyi is widely expected to win the 2015 election in Myanmar but her accession to the leadership, even if it occurs, leaves many problems yet to be confronted.

Many commentators hope the election will be a turning point that transforms the country into one which is politically democratic and economically egalitarian.

Yet ethnic conflicts, many which can be traced to Myanmar's history as a British colony, remain a road block to achieving these goals.

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Dinosaur skeleton sells at auction for $720k

A dinosaur skeleton believed to be more than 150 million years old sells at auction for nearly $720,000.

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World

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Dinosaur skeleton sells at auction for $720k

A dinosaur skeleton believed to be more than 150 million years old sells at auction for nearly $720,000.

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State and territory treasurers push for online shopping GST changes

State and territory governments hope to make a decision early next year about whether to push forward with plans to collect more GST on online purchases.

Treasurers from the states and territories have discussed the issue with Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey at a meeting in Canberra.

Consumers currently do not pay GST on imported goods worth less than $1,000.

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Politics

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Berlusconi expelled from Italian parliament

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been expelled from parliament after being convicted for tax fraud.

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Sport

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Two dead in Brazil World Cup stadium accident

Two have been killed after a crane collapsed at the stadium which will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup opening match.

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Science and Technology

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Dinosaur skeleton sells at auction for $720k

A dinosaur skeleton believed to be more than 150 million years old sells at auction for nearly $720,000.

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Environment

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Clean Energy Finance Corp warns shutdown will hit budget

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has warned that the Federal Government's plan to shut it down could cost the budget hundreds of millions of dollars.

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