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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges voters to back the referendum on rights and recognition for Indigenous citizens, as voters begin to cast their ballots. SOUNDBITE
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi. The head of the Australian government commented on Friday's opening match at the Rugby World Cup. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomes his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison at 10 Downing Street. The meeting comes as Britain has agreed a post-Brexit free trade deal with Australia. IMAGES
Australia urged nearly a quarter of a million people to evacuate their homes. Authorities said it could get “very, very challenging” and prepared military backup. According to Reuters, soaring temperatures and erratic winds create dangerous conditions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said defense personnel would stood ready to move to bushfire grounds. Authorities already sent emergency texts to 240,000 people in Victoria and told them to leave.
Australian officials question whether the search for missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 can continue. Julie Noce reports.
Mali has a new prime minister to replace Cheick Modibo Diarra who was arrested and then resigned earlier this week. Next, in Ghana, a new middle class is emerging, but not everyone is reaping the profits. Finally, we find out why Togo's team captain and star striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he's boycotting the African Cup of Nations tournament.