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Top Stories Australian couple abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso Two Australians have been kidnapped by extremists in northern Burkina Faso, officials say, while a Malian Islamist group claims the couple are in the hands of Al Qaeda-linked jihadists. Palmer under pressure to pay back millions to struggling refinery Self-proclaimed billionaire Clive Palmer is facing mounting pressure to repay more than $6 million funnelled into his own political party from his struggling Queensland nickel refinery, which has laid off more than 200 workers. Australian troops in Iraq get surprise visit from Malcolm Turnbull Malcolm Turnbull makes a surprise visit to Baghdad to meet Australian troops training local forces, and to hold talks with the Iraqi Government. Jihadists killed as Burkina troops retake hotel Security forces in Burkina Faso end a siege at a hotel and restaurant stormed by Al Qaeda-linked gunmen, who seized it in an assault that killed more than two dozen people from at least 18 countries. US Customs denies racial profiling after Greens MP 'interrogated' US Customs and Border Protection denies racial profiling, after a Pakistan-born NSW MP said she was interrogated about how she got an Australian passport as she entered the US. Iran has complied with nuclear deal, UN watchdog says Iran has complied with last July's nuclear deal, the UN atomic watchdog says, allowing sanctions to be lifted and the landmark accord to enter into force. Toby Price claims Dakar Rally victory Toby Price becomes the first Australian to win any category of the gruelling Dakar Rally, taking out the motorcycle division in this year's race after placing third on debut last year. 'Blatantly racist' Aborigine-killing game removed from app stores A video game that appears to encourage players to kill Indigenous Australians is removed from Google Play and iTunes after an online petition attracts more than 60,000 signatures condemning the game. Trinity Grammar investigates 'sexualised behaviour' in Year 1 children Sydney's Trinity Grammar says it has been working with parents and students after reports of inappropriate sexualised behaviour amongst Year 1 pupils, adding that one boy will not be returning to the Junior School as a result of the matter. Bowie's final album rockets to top of charts David Bowie's final album Blackstar charges to the top of the charts, along with classics like Hunky Dory and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, as fans remember the late singer's iconic works. Indonesian police arrest 12 over Jakarta attack Indonesian police give more details about Thursday's Islamic State attacks in Jakarta, holding up pictures of the dead terrorists and saying another 12 suspects have been taken into custody. Matthew Perry sidesteps Friends reunion "I'll be there for you" … or maybe not. Matthew Perry, who played Chandler in popular 90s sitcom Friends, has told his co-stars he won't be attending when they get together for a long-awaited televised reunion. New Yorkers furious at Ted Cruz's 'NY values' jibe New Yorkers take aim at Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz, who spoke disparagingly of the city's values at a Republican presidential debate this week. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Our embarrassed silence about Cologne only adds to the harm By Michael Bradley The horrors of Madaya are far from over By Damien Kingsbury How I started to bring meaning to my life By Sophie Scott With a growing number of people yelling 'fire', market exits could soon be blocked By Michael Janda Just In Australian couple abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso January 17, 2016 - 5:55 am Iran has complied with nuclear deal, UN watchdog says January 17, 2016 - 5:47 am Australian troops in Iraq get surprise visit from Malcolm Turnbull January 17, 2016 - 5:38 am World • Taiwan elects first female president Tsai Ing-wen • Zika virus outbreak in Latin America, Caribbean prompts US travel alert • 20 dead, hostages rescued as Burkina Faso hotel siege rages Business • Palmer under pressure to pay back millions to struggling refinery • Benefits of falling oil prices not fully passed on to motorists • Home lending defies property downturn, Australia takes debt gold medal Politics • Australian couple abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso • Iran has complied with nuclear deal, UN watchdog says • New Yorkers furious at Ted Cruz's 'NY values' jibe Sport • Toby Price claims Dakar Rally victory • Smeltz wins Sydney Derby for Sky Blues with cracking late goal • Stars skittle Scorchers to book Big Bash finals spot Science and Tech • The delicate art of milking tarantulas • 'Holy well' lies beneath Australia House in London • In pictures: British explorer Mark Evans crossing the world's largest desert Environment • PNG activists protecting wildlife from costume fate • Calls for herpes release to fight Murray-Darling carp plague • Starling birds create dancing formations over the skies Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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